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
Cricket World Cup 2007: The Caribbean Diary of a Sportingo author, Part 1. Posted March 17, 2007 by band afbab
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
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
This weekend's Tri-Nations opener sees South Africa taking on the underdog Wallabies. And with New Zealand sitting this one out, the outcome in Capetown is anything but certain. Posted June 14, 2007 by Scott Donaldson
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
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
Can the ill-disciplined South Africans turn in a top performance against New Zealand in their last hit-out before the World Cup? Or will the All Blacks recover from their stumble against Australia? Posted July 12, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
The so-called Springbok 'B' team once again showed they are no easy-beats as they held the All Blacks tryless for almost 70 minutes before going down 33-6 in Christchurch. Posted July 14, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
South Africa's Johann Muller hardly endeared himself to New Zealand counterpart Richie McCaw with his post-match outburst in Christchurch. It's hotting up nicely for the big one in September. Posted July 16, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
Before last weekend's All Blacks v Springboks Test, much was made of the fact that over 3,000 tickets remained unsold. But administrators have only themselves to blame for the dwindling interest. Posted July 17, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
The All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations rugby title with a 26-12 win over the Wallabies in Auckland. And while their performance was patchy, there was no questioning New Zealand's amazing defence. Posted July 22, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
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
South African rugby is at the crossroads and some people think it might be a better option if the Boks throw their hat in with the European nations rather than keep haggling with the Trans-Tasmanian twins. Posted September 20, 2008 by Greg Smith
South Africa regained their world No.1 ranking after defeating Graham Henry's men on their own soil for the first time in a decade. Now it's time for Australia to join the Tri-Nations party. Posted July 17, 2008 by Sean Bowman
If you think sport is all about glory and money, think again. Professional cyclist and Sportingo writer Amber Neben describes the agony and the ecstasy of time trialling. Posted October 08, 2007 by Amber Neben
Can England take France's rugby crown - or will Warren Gatland's arrival spark Wales to a repeat of their 2005 Grand Slam? Can the Irish shake off their World Cup blues, will Scotland continue to improve and are the Italians now the equals of them all? We want YOUR views on the big contest. Posted January 10, 2008 by Sportingo Team
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
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
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
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
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
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