Australian champs put game to shame as Bellamy attacks NRL over Test skipper Smith's 'grapple' ban.

Rugby League  |  September 28, 2008  |  James  Mortimer  |  (0) Comments

The bitter taste of defeat in '74 still rankles with this fervent Springbok fan, who sees worrying signs of the Brits calling the shots – like they used to call '99'.

Rugby Union  |  September 26, 2008  |  Greg Smith  |  (0) Comments

With the year’s top three joined by the perennial Kiwi dark horses, this author reckons Cronulla Sharks and New Zealand Warriors will edge their preliminary finals against Melbourne Storm and Manly Sea Eagles.

Rugby League  |  September 23, 2008  |  James  Mortimer  |  (0) Comments

The 'Log o' Wood' is finally back in the capital after a crushing victory over Auckland, and now the Lions are ready to roar on to a perfect 10 and a well-deserved title.

Rugby Union  |  September 21, 2008  |  James  Mortimer  |  (0) Comments

Every World Cup is started with the same whistle - one which is housed in the New Zealand Rugby Museum. Greg Smith just wants to know WHY?

Rugby Union  |  September 19, 2008  |  Greg Smith  |  (2) Comments

Manu Vatuvea, Jerome Ropati, Steve Price and Nathan Fein hold the key for the Kiwis in Friday's quarter-final showdown.

Rugby League  |  September 17, 2008  |  James Lawler  |  (0) Comments

A review of the Australian rugby union team's year so far shows there have been improvements. But this analysis suggests there are still glaring deficiencies in their game...

Rugby Union  |  September 16, 2008  |  James  Mortimer  |  (0) Comments