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They may be underdogs, but England, Wales, Argentina and Samoa are no write-offs

In the final instalment of his Keys to Victory series, Hamish McBrearty takes a look at some of the Rugby World Cup's dark horses and how they could derail the likes of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and France. Posted August 13, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Utah Jazz hit a flat note and the San Antonio Spurs reach NBA play-off finals

They're not the most exciting team to watch, but they are a team. And that's why San Antonio are in their fourth finals in the last 10 years. Posted June 01, 2007 by Duncan Herrera

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Why England are the world's greatest runners-up

Football flops, Rugby World Cup agony, F1 failure – the Henman factor makes for plucky losers who invariably manage to bottle it when it comes to the ultimate prize. Posted October 24, 2007 by Craig Hackney

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Billy Davies and Derby County ram out a warning to Sir Alex and Man United

Fergie rejected the chance to sign Davies as a player when he was boss at St Mirren. Now the manager of Premiership new boys Derby aims to repay Sir Alex in kind. Posted May 30, 2007 by Philip Smith

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Rugby World Cup Final? Oh, for the way Wales played in the 70s!

The Springboks got the upper hand over England in a game that won't be remembered for its quality - but for the teams booting the ball at each other for 80 minutes. Posted October 22, 2007 by Joe Morris

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Foul throws, play-acting ... things that bug me about the Beautiful Game

As the rugby season winds down, Hamish McBrearty needed something to fill the gap and football fits the bill quite nicely. However, as a newcomer to the game, there are a few things that drive him crackers. Posted October 15, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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As rugby's World Cup begins, football's 2006 Final is played again!

This week's newslines also feature a one-day cricket spectacular, a Roger Federer doddle, the start of the NFL - and the Italian F1 Grand Prix. Posted September 06, 2007 by Sportingo Staff

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Cor Limey, were the English being kind - or can the US really play rugby?

The Pumas excel over an uninspired France, the All Blacks and Wallabies hit top gear, the Six Nations struggle and the USA play above expectations. An interesting first weekend at the Rugby World Cup. Posted September 10, 2007 by Minter Dial

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A lesson for sport as Rugby World Cup refs play their clean-up card

RWC officials have clearly been given a mandate to deal with foul play harshly. It's their big chance to demonstrate to potential new fans that rugby is a game where thuggery and rule-breaking will not be tolerated. Posted September 10, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Rugby World Cup: All Blacks play their aces to put Scotland to shame

Coach Frank Hadden knew defeat by New Zealand was inevitable so rested his key players ahead of Saturday's crucial qualifier against Italy. It was left to the All Blacks to provide the Murrayfield crowd with something worth watching. Posted September 23, 2007 by Donna Gee

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