Forgotten man Tuffey earns a surprise Black Caps recall while NSW paceman Clark is unlucky to be left out of Australia's squad in favour of Shaun Tait. Posted February 14, 2007 by Michael Clough

With just three rounds remaining, eight teams are still vying for semi-final spots. But some of them would need sporting miracles to qualify. Posted May 01, 2008 by James Mortimer

Opener flies home after recurrence of stress-related illness Posted November 14, 2006 by Reuters

The war has already claimed its first victim with an unusual type of stress fracture Posted November 16, 2006 by Craig Hackney

Six-time Super rugby champions and twice runners-up, only injuries can stop a team littered with All Blacks and possibly the most tactically astute coach in world rugby – Robbie Deans. Posted April 08, 2008 by James Mortimer

New supremo Martin Johnson has begun the process of rebuilding the national team with the appointment of a new attack coach and an elite squad of players. And Johnny Wilkinson is the only specialist fly-half included... Posted July 16, 2008 by James Mortimer

As France's elite tournament moves beyond its opening rounds, the established giants and the new arrivals will ensure a fascinating season. Posted September 07, 2008 by James Mortimer

All major international teams have now played more than seven games this year and, with the Tri-Nations reaching its final stages, regular Sportingo rugby contributor Jimmy Mortimer names his players of the year so far... Posted August 25, 2008 by James Mortimer