With a competition going back to 1903, New Zealand v Australia clashes are arguably the greatest modern rivalry in rugby union. Now the Bledisloe Cup is up for grabs again... Posted July 21, 2008 by James Mortimer
The Wallabies and Springboks can beat any team in the world on their day. But New Zealand, of course, are not just any team. Posted September 10, 2007 by James Mortimer
The first weekend of the tournament has confirmed Northern Hemisphere fears that the Tri-Nations giants will battle it out for the Webb Ellis Trophy. Posted September 10, 2007 by James Hutchison
The Northern Hemisphere challenge is all but over. France's New Zealand hoodoo will continue in the quarter-final - and then Australia and South Africa will have it all to do against Graham Henry's world-beaters. Posted September 25, 2007 by James Mortimer
Despite the agony of losing their quarter-final matches in the World Cup, the New Zealand and Australia players displayed real sportsmanship. It is these moments that exemplify the very essence of sport. Posted October 09, 2007 by Minter Dial
Crusaders and Blues in a sweat as NZRU board consider ousting Robbie Deans and David Nucifora from their key Super 14 roles. Posted December 14, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
The Wallabies face a Brisbane thrashing as main man McCaw stakes his claim as New Zealand's best-ever openside. Posted September 10, 2008 by Fili Tupua
The expected Sydney sell-out hasn't happened but after last weekend's victory over world champions South Africa, the Wallabies will be hoping to complete back-to-back wins over their two Tri-Nations rivals. Posted July 22, 2008 by Fili Tupua
Top of the Tri-Nations, unbeaten and looking brilliant - Australia have stunned South Africa and New Zealand, but can they do it all again in Auckland on Saturday? Posted July 27, 2008 by Finn McHugh-Dillon
The Bledisloe and Tri-Nations trophies could both be in Australia's hands by this weekend after their phenomenal displays against the world's top two rugby nations. Take a bow, Robbie Deans and Co. Posted July 29, 2008 by Fili Tupua
Our diehard New Zealand man didn't quite get his prediction right last time around but he knows what must be done for revenge against the Australians in Saturday's Eden Park Tri-Nations epic. Posted July 30, 2008 by Fili Tupua
A week earlier, the Wallabies reigned supreme after thrashing Graham Henry's men in Sydney. Enter Captain Fantastic Richie McCaw to complement the genius of Dan Carter... Posted August 03, 2008 by Fili Tupua
While much has been made of South Africa's nail-biting win over New Zealand in Dunedin, the Wallabies may just be the surprise package of the 2008 series. Posted July 15, 2008 by Finn McHugh-Dillon
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... Posted September 16, 2008 by James Mortimer
An 'unbiased' South African observer analyses New Zealand's victory in Brisbane this weekend - with a little help from Rainman, Saturday Nite Fever and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Posted September 14, 2008 by Greg Smith
Our resident New Zealand rugby baiter has a new nomination for the 2008 Whine-O Awards - an allegation that Aussie TV spied on Graham Henry's training sessions. Posted September 15, 2008 by Greg Smith
This small Pacific nation, who face New Zealand on Wednesday, boasts a remarkable sporting heritage, from wrestling to the English Premier League to the NFL. Posted September 01, 2008 by Fili Tupua
South Africa staged the most impressive of turnarounds to complete an astounding 45-point demolition of a woeful Aussie side. Now it's scripted that the Wallabies will bounce back with a vengeance on Saturday week. Posted September 01, 2008 by James Mortimer
The winners of Saturday's showdown in Brisbane will claim the Tri-Nations title and put a firm hand on the Bledisloe Cup. More important, they will be able to claim bragging rights as arguably the best team on the planet. Posted September 10, 2008 by James Mortimer
Sportingo's No.1 South African fan predicts a 32-20 defeat for Australia as the Tri-Nations hots up in Natal. Posted August 22, 2008 by Greg Smith
A confident Australian team arrived in Auckland with world domination beckoning - only for New Zealand to complete a remarkable 44-point turnaround from their Sydney thrashing the previous week. Posted August 03, 2008 by James Mortimer
After watching the classic Tri-Nations openers, we are now about to witness one of the greatest clashes in the sporting world. Posted July 23, 2008 by James Mortimer
A shock victory over South Africa sets up a spectacular showdown with the All Blacks in Sydney next weekend and gives Robbie Deans' Aussie side the springboard for more success. Posted July 20, 2008 by Iestyn Stevens
Graham Henry's double switch in key roles proves that he's going for all-out attack in the Bledisloe Cup showdown in Hong Kong Posted October 30, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
Bledisloe Cup ties are between Australia and New Zealand. Playing them elsewhere doesn't ring true. Posted October 31, 2008 by James Lawler
France will provide the gauge for Robbie Deans' men, despite the Aussie faithful singing the praises of their re-born team after a convincing win at Twickenham. Posted November 19, 2008 by James Mortimer
Robbie Deans' men are chasing their tenth win of 2008 - and a grand finale in Cardiff will complete a more than satisfactory year. But Warren Gatland's men also have something to prove... Posted November 27, 2008 by James Mortimer
In a game disappointing in its lack of intensity, Robbie Deans's new charges beat the world champions to ensure the Tri-Nations remains wide open. Posted July 19, 2008 by James Mortimer
A major boost for the Experimental Law Variations as Australia open their Tri-Nations campaign with a bang. Posted July 20, 2008 by Finn McHugh-Dillon
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
International dominance must not be measured by world championships. Results, other trophies and game-to-game performances are what really matter - and here the All Blacks have no peers. Posted August 25, 2008 by James Mortimer