With rumours about selling his top goalscorer and his captain, one wonders what is going on in the Ibrox manager's mind... Posted January 07, 2009 by Tom Leeder
Forget the upcoming Ashes series - it's the Proteas who will be grabbing all the headlines. Posted January 07, 2009 by Greg Smith
After Australia's years of domination, Graeme Smith's Proteas top the Class of '08. Posted January 05, 2009 by James Mortimer
The influence of Robbie Deans is already showing with the Wallabies. Expect to see shades of the Kiwi coach's Canterbury style in the 2009 championship. Posted January 04, 2009 by James Mortimer
Run-happy Proteas prepare to launch their own revitalisation programme. Posted January 04, 2009 by Greg Smith
The year 2008 saw the world economy plagued by recession. The story of the cricket world of the year is no different. Only the name and the background of the characters change. Posted January 01, 2009 by Thomas Josey
In a battle for life or death against the Klingons, these are the players most likely to do the trick... Posted December 31, 2008 by Greg Smith
Graeme Smith’s men grabbed a nine-wicket victory in Melbourne to secure a 2-0 lead and first series win in Australia. But the home team helped them all the way... Posted December 31, 2008 by James Mortimer
The Proteas may have won the series 2-0 but you can be sure Australia will fight to the death in Sydney. Posted December 30, 2008 by Natalie Gentle
The Proteas' nine-wicket victory in Melbourne has confirmed what has been apparent for months. The Baggy Green is no longer the premier force in world cricket. Posted December 30, 2008 by James Mortimer
Wellington possess arguably the strongest squad of all on paper, and the arresting of a poor sudden-death record will see them take their maiden championship. Posted December 29, 2008 by James Mortimer
A historic series win Down Under adds value to South Africa's greatest year ever. Posted December 29, 2008 by Greg Smith
The capitulation of Ricky Ponting's men to South Africa spells the end of the Aussies' 15-year domination of the game. Posted December 29, 2008 by Craig Hackney
With Australia no longer ruling the roost, it's a positive development that the game has not been not dominated by one team this year. Posted December 28, 2008 by Madhusudan Rao
Graeme Smith's matadors sharpen their swords to cut down Ricky Ponting's wounded champions. Posted December 24, 2008 by Greg Smith
If long delays and dodgy-looking (albeit correct) decisions are what umpire referrals have to offer, count me out. Posted December 23, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
The Proteas' historic victory at the WACA is a great thing for the game - but they must NOT underestimate Ricky Ponting's wounded troops... Posted December 22, 2008 by Natalie Gentle
Is it the batting, the bowling or what? The once-mighty Aussies face new embarrassment after Grame Smith's Proteas achieve the second-highest victory target in Test history. Posted December 21, 2008 by James Mortimer
And don't say I didn't give you plenty of notice! Posted December 21, 2008 by Greg Smith
Posted December 19, 2008 by James Lawler
Southern Hemisphere dominance of the international game is reflected in this fan's team of the year. Posted December 19, 2008 by James Lawler
Craig Mackail-Smith's scoring talent has taken him from non-league football to the top of League One with the Posh. And he could be about to go higher still... Posted December 16, 2008 by Matthew Spooner
Team GB begins build-up as Sydney date pits up-and-coming Olympic contenders against the world's best. Posted December 11, 2008 by Carly Baldwin
Jose Mourinho's new charges are the team to beat in Italy this season - and maybe in Europe as well. Posted December 07, 2008 by Alex Richards
There's naturally a heavy black tinge to the best team of the year – but South Africa, Scotland, Australia, Wales and Italy make up more than half of the side. Posted December 03, 2008 by James Mortimer
Recording an impressive 2-0 series win against the Black Caps restored the confidence of Ricky Ponting's men, but the Proteas will be a different proposition. Posted December 03, 2008 by James Mortimer
The Test season for 2008 has closed, and one poor game in Cardiff last October has not dethroned New Zealand from the summit of rugby. Posted December 03, 2008 by James Mortimer
Their actions on the pitch often lead to trouble on the terraces. Role models they ain't! Posted December 02, 2008 by Ben Suenaga
Coach Robbie Deans has a number of problems to sort out up front - and still needs to find a quality No.9 to succeed George Gregan. Posted December 01, 2008 by James Mortimer
Hillary Shield is so fitting as New Zealand climb another rugby Everest to prove they are true champions Posted November 30, 2008 by Fili Tupua
The Proteas' and Springboks' No.1 fan celebrates 12 months writing for Sportingo with a call to join his appreciation society... Posted November 28, 2008 by Greg Smith
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