The Pumas' impressive performance in the World Cup demands inclusion in a major tournament. The question is which of the two hemispheres would suit them better. Posted October 16, 2007 by Graham Smith
After the Pumas' excellent showing in the World Cup, the focus is on where to place them in competitive rugby. The Southern Hemisphere looks the best bet. Posted October 15, 2007 by Michael Duncan
The men from South America may have bowed out of the World Cup, but they are rising stars in the global rugby landscape. It's time to give them a slot in one of the major competitions. Posted October 15, 2007 by Darren Maslin
Outgunned and outpaced, the Northern Hemisphere has a lot of work to do to catch up to the Tri-Nations giants. Posted August 12, 2008 by Larry Kwirirayi
Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards reckons teams scoring four tries should get an extra point for adventurism. But Sportingo’s Donna Gee reckons the tournament’s basic set-up is faulty, too. Posted February 24, 2008 by Donna Gee
Just four months after the Rugby World Cup, the turnabout in form for some countries has been nothing short of miraculous. With one round left in the competition, Hamish McBrearty wonders who these men in white or red really are. Posted March 10, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
The Welsh will look to defend their crown in 2009, carrying momentum and coaching stability into the next year whilst their competitors break in new coaches and still-evolving styles. But this author is putting his money on a rejuvenated England to lead the way. Posted May 08, 2008 by James Mortimer
With two wins under their belt, Warren Gatland's championship hopefuls take on Italy, a side who have been a thorn in their progress over the last couple of years. Could this be another year of the Dragon like 2005? Posted February 23, 2008 by Liz Hinds
The Rugby World Cup finalists have scarcely lit up Europe in their first two championship games. As they prepare to face tournament favourites France in Paris, Graham Smith looks at what needs to be done to rectify the situation. Posted February 16, 2008 by Graham Smith
Les Bleus were looking for a third successive title, but did coach Marc Lievremont make too many changes - and did he have a Plan B in place? Posted March 20, 2008 by James Mortimer
New Wales coach Warren Gatland believes his men can spring a surprise, Scotland’s Frank Hadden expects big things of his young side and Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll is banking on a revival. Who will be Rugby Union kings of Europe? Posted January 25, 2008 by Donna Gee
75,100 Millennium Stadium fans saw red when the new national coach courageously replaced try-hero James Hook as he threatened to run riot. But the end product is that Wales remain on course for the Grand Slam. Posted February 09, 2008 by Donna Gee
Wales have a big challenge ahead of them, meeting championship favourites Ireland in their opening game at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday. What chance of the Dragons roaring to victory? Posted February 02, 2007 by Liz Hinds
Jonny Wilkinson might well make a difference to the England rugby team's hopes of turning round their most dismal spell for years. But new coach Brian Ashton's selection for Saturday's Six-Nation opener against Scotland seems to lack imagination. Posted February 02, 2007 by Yo Mama
The current Irish rugby squad is possibly the best team the Emerald Isle has ever produced, but this rejuvenation of the national team also coincides with New Zealand's finest hour. Posted February 11, 2007 by Tom Harness
The return of skipper Brian O'Driscoll and Peter Stringer give Ireland the edge in historic encounter - but don't write off Brian Ashton's boys Posted February 24, 2007 by Matt Genner
Elvis (Vermeulen, that is) is king as the French win their second championship in a row on points difference. But were they competing on a level playing field? Posted March 18, 2007 by Donna Gee
Stephen Jones's shambolic flops should be ashamed after two Six Nations defeats in six days. Now angry supporters are demanding real Dragon fire in Paris. Posted February 12, 2007 by Liz Hinds
Prices are too high for the $1-a-day Africans, but that hasn't stopped the fun and games with Angola, Cameroon and the Ivory Coast having mixed fortunes. Posted February 06, 2008 by Jerry Matthews
Progressive steps have been taken to ensure that the future of rugby's second-tier nations in the Pacific is secure with an injection of talent and money. Posted May 28, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
Selecting a Southern Hemisphere Dream Team from the cream of the game's talent is no easy task. Aussie and South African fans may not agree with HARSHAN JEYAKUMAR's choice. Posted June 10, 2007 by Harshan Jeyakumar
The road to the Rugby World Cup 2007 gets a little bit tougher as the Southern Hemisphere powers prepare to face off against each other in the Tri-Nations. Posted June 14, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
Between the All Blacks-Canada clash in Hamilton and the Tri-Nations opener between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town, there is a third game which threatens to get lost in the shuffle. Posted June 14, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
The second game of the Tri-Nations in Durban next week will be more than a Test match - it will prove that Schalk Burger and his Springbok bruisers will be a real force to be reckoned with in France this autumn. Posted June 15, 2007 by James Hutchison
The Juniors were favourites, but nobody expected a 50-0 scoreline from Dunedin. For Australia 'A', if this is what's in reserve, the tank had better be full in the World Cup. Posted June 16, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
South Africa scrape home at death in series opener, thanks to double strike by villain-turned-hero Francois. Posted June 17, 2007 by Peter Sickle
South Africa might have won the Tri-Nations opener against Australia, but their 22-19 victory also revealed chinks in their armour. On Saturday, they take on World Cup favourites New Zealand in Durban. Posted June 20, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
Graham Henry's revolutionary rotation and reconditioning plan is beginning to bear fruit and prove the detractors wrong. But South Africa's decision to omit 20 top players from the last two rounds of the Tri Nations may well prove disastrous. Posted June 26, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
The All Blacks made too many errors and the Wallabies made the most of their chances, defeating New Zealand 20-15 in Melbourne, and putting one hand on the Bledisloe Cup. Posted June 30, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
Veteran stars Stephen Larkham and George Gregan say their farewells on Australian soil as the Wallabies take on a weakened South Africa in this weekend's Tri-Nations clash in Sydney. Do the Springboks have any chance? Posted July 06, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
Australia turned over an early 17-0 deficit to grab top spot in the Tri-Nations with a 25-17 win in Sydney. But South Africa's battling second string pushed them all the way. Posted July 07, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
An ill-discipline wind is blowing across the Springboks' squad. In the pressure cooker of a World Cup semi-final, this could mean the difference between winning and losing. Posted July 09, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty