The omens aren't good for Sunday's make-or-break clash with the Pool D leaders. Could it be that the Puma stalking the Leinster ranks gave the South Americans the lowdown on us? Posted September 29, 2007 by Michael Duncan

After the untimely exit the healing process begins. It's time to broaden the horizons with tours to unfashionable zones considered. Posted October 03, 2007 by Michael Duncan

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Ronan O'Gara and Denis Leamy seal impressive win Posted December 11, 2006 by Reuters

With Rugby Union's greatest event due to start in September, Harshan Jeyakumar reckons the top players on the planet are all from New Zealand, South Africa and Australia. With one notable exception. Posted July 22, 2007 by Harshan Jeyakumar

As the Super 14 and the European Championships reach the closing stages, we anxiously await the kick-off between the first South v North internationals since the Rugby World Cup. Will the Six Nations have hardened the European teams? Posted May 08, 2008 by James Mortimer

Coach Eddie O'Sullivan has finally seen the light (well, some think so) and set a Tiger on the Pumas. Recalled Leicester fullback Geordan Murphy's attacking flair could yet inspire the Irish to qualify. Posted September 26, 2007 by Donna Gee

The men in green haven't managed it in 21 meetings with New Zealand - and it won't get any easier at Croke Park on Saturday. Posted November 13, 2008 by James Mortimer