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Reuben Thorne: The enigma of New Zealand rugby's 'Invisible Man'

The former All Blacks captain is a polarising name in Kiwi rugby. Some claim the Crusaders forward is virtually invisible on the field, while others say he does more work than most. So which is it? Posted July 15, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Five reasons the All Blacks may not win the Rugby World Cup

New Zealand are clear favourites to lift the crown for the first time in 20 years, but they have a Thorne in their side (literally and metaphorically) and James Hutchison offers a glimmer of hope to supporters of South Africa and Australia in particular. Posted July 29, 2007 by James Hutchison

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Rugby World Cup: Could Henry's bold gamble derail the All Black juggernaut?

Coach Graham Henry's selection policy and injuries have left New Zealand dangerously thin in the second row. It's a situation that could prove to be New Zealand's achilles heel. Posted September 17, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Boxing champ Amir Khan, a new hero in a sport that's lost its way

The young Bolton bruiser's stirring victory over Willie Limond is a breath of fresh air in a world where titles have become meaningless, and genuine celebrities a rarity. Posted July 15, 2007 by Joe Morris

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The All Blacks will be Tri and mighty - but don't write off Australia against the Boks

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

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Crusaders, Toulouse, Leicester, Munster, Ospreys - the club battle to rule the rugby union world

A crowded international season, coupled with individual domestic championships, as well as the semi-international club flagship tournaments that are the Heineken Cup and Super 14 have prevented a World Club Championship. But what if? Posted April 12, 2008 by James Mortimer

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The All Blacks must learn that winning the World Cup is no choke!

New Zealand have started among the favourites for every tournament - yet have won Rugby Union's greatest prize just once in five attempts. Could it be a case of mind over matter? Posted August 17, 2007 by Wayne Sloane

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Have a laugh with Liverpool, Man United, Newcastle, West Ham and Everton

Aston Villa, Birmingham, West Brom and Ipswich also get a mention in Part Four of our Game for a Laugh series from years gone by - along with a painful England experience for Bolton's Nat Lofthouse. Posted November 29, 2007 by Donna Gee

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Davis, Hendry, O'Sullivan, Thorne - when it comes to sport, snooker has it all

It's World Championship time again - so glue yourselves to the TV and don't miss all the brilliant break-building, tactical safety play and weird trick shots all in one. Posted April 17, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith

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Beating Wales is a good ol' South African tradition - long may it continue!

Springbok fans feel that hammering the Welsh is their African birthright. So bring on Ryan Jones and his Six Nations Grand Slammers. Posted April 12, 2008 by Greg Smith

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