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Tri and mighty: All Blacks dominate the big three's best XV

With the 2008 Tri-Nations building towards a climax, this Sportingo writer's form team features more than its fair share of New Zealanders...

Rugby Union  |  August 28, 2008  |  Vatulele, Tusitala  |  (0) Comments
Lowering the All Black flag: Why New Zealand are nothing more than a circus act

Greg Smith continues his unique look at the history of rugby union in the Southern Hemisphere.

Rugby Union  |  August 29, 2008  |  Greg, Smith  |  (10) Comments
Muhammad Ali screams at reporters after beating Sonny Liston (gettyimages.com) Why the Springboks have no chance until the SANZAR 'rats' are disposed of

South African fan Greg Smith says Southern Hemisphere rugby bosses are more interested in making a profit than fair play.

Rugby Union  |  September 03, 2008  |  Greg, Smith  |  (8) Comments
In the swing: Springbok Schalk Burger gets to grips with England - at Wentworth (gettyimages.com) Are England's rugby union boys still the Boks' bunnies?

It was annoying for South African rugby fans to see the Brits doing so well in Beijing while their own country suffered. With the Springboks heading for the UK later this year, an Olympic-inspired England could be a dangerous proposition...

Rugby Union  |  August 28, 2008  |  Greg, Smith  |  (8) Comments
Wellington lead the pack, but it's Counties and Manawatu who should get the boot!

The NZRU have already decided that Northland and Tasman are for the chop after the current Air New Zealand Cup competition. But this Sportingo contributor reckons the wrong teams are going...

Rugby Union  |  August 27, 2008  |  James, Lawler  |  (0) Comments
Aussie bashing: Fourie du Preez sets up another chance for the Boks (gettyimages.com) Simply the greatest – the Springboks dominate 200 years of rugby

We're not saying our man in South Africa is biased or anything, but he has done his history and believes he has nailed the lie about All Black superiority.

Rugby Union  |  September 01, 2008  |  Greg, Smith  |  (6) Comments
2007 glory: South Africa skipper John Smit and coach Jake White (gettyimages.com) Is someone trying to scupper South Africa's bid to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup?

The game's showpiece is due for a return to the land of the current champions, but Springbok fans fear vested interests might have other ideas.

Rugby Union  |  August 26, 2008  |  Greg, Smith  |  (4) Comments
Peter de Villiers: The Springbok coach has been a disaster (gettyimages.com) Why these jeering Springbok fans have such short memories

World champions in 2007, booed off in Durban in 2008... even a win against the Wallabies in the final game of a disastrous Tri-Nations probably won't save South Africa from the further wrath of their supporters.

Rugby Union  |  August 25, 2008  |  James , Mortimer  |  (10) Comments
Rocky Elsom: Will he be Australia's best-ever blindside? (gettyimages.com) Revealed: Rugby union's World XV of 2008

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...

Rugby Union  |  August 25, 2008  |  James , Mortimer  |  (3) Comments

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