Winning the World Cup in 2003 was supposed to signal a golden era for Union. But four years on things could not be more different. Posted July 17, 2007 by Dave Doran

International coaches are under increasing pressure to include top RL stars who switch codes in their teams. But, Jason Robinson apart, they find it a struggle - as England's Andy Farrell is experiencing. Posted September 21, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

The feeling that the team finishing top of the Guinness Premiership should be declared English Rugby Union champions rather than resorting to play-offs is a valid one. But the rival code has used the play-off system for years - and the fans love it. Posted August 13, 2007 by Gaz Shaw

Sportingo’s Donna Gee has been involved in the Rugby Union scene for most of her life - and predicts that the oval-ball game - inspired by another amazing World Cup tournament - could replace football as the UK’s No.1 sport. Posted October 18, 2007 by Donna Gee

Sportingo's Donna Gee suggested in a recent article that Rugby Union and Rugby League should pool their assets and combine. The idea sparked a war of words between fans of both codes and complaints that Donna was biased towards Rugby Union. This is one Rugby League fan's response. . . Posted January 05, 2007 by James Vukmirovic