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Argentina for the World Cup? We're talking RUGBY!

As preparations build for France later this year, the question is who can beat the All Blacks? Forget dark horses, instead think light blue Pumas. Posted June 08, 2007 by Harshan Jeyakumar

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Rugby World Cup contenders must heed the North-South refereeing divide

Referees, touch judges and television match officials will inevitably play a decisive role in who ends up lifting the William Webb Ellis Cup. Hamish McBrearty looks at the pros and cons of the situation. Posted August 14, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Rugby World Cup cream has a distinct Tri-Nations flavour

It's that time again, when the best talent in world rugby is on show. And the Southern Hemisphere is where most of the top players seem to be. Posted August 16, 2007 by Wayne Sloane

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Is the East heading for best over the West in the NBA?

Even with the arrival of Greg Oden and Kevin Durant to Western teams, the stronger conference lost quite some punch during the off-season. Posted August 11, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Rugby World Cup 2007: Will the All Blacks away demons return to haunt them?

With the greatest international Rugby Union show on earth only 44 days away, the competition again looks set to be dominated by the Tri-Nations sides. And it could well be an Australia v South Africa final. Posted July 26, 2007 by Dave Doran

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Larkham, Carter, James, O'Gara - who'll fly highest in the Rugby World Cup?

The No.10 jersey has been the X-factor in the past five tournaments with Grant Fox, Michael Lynagh, Joel Stransky and Jonny Wilkinson all playing decisive roles for the winners. Whose number will be up this time? Posted July 26, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Yellow cards, meltdown and Butch James hold key to South Africa's World Cup

The first of a series of articles in which Hamish McBrearty examines the credentials of the contenders. Springboks rugby coach Jake White certainly has the team to win in France - if they play to their strengths. Posted August 05, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Rugby World Cup: Australia look to a mobile pack and the old heads of Gregan and Larkham

Hamish McBrearty continues his assessment of the contenders. While this is not the best Australian team to take the field, the 1991 and 1999 winners will still be a real threat in France. Posted August 06, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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15 of the best: The All Blacks, Springboks, Australia and England stars who made the World Cup the greatest rugby show on earth

As Rugby World Cup 2007 draws ever closer and fans wonder which stars will shine the brightest in France, we take a nostalgic look back at the players who shone at the previous five World Cups. Posted July 25, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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USA may threaten England's possible 2018 World Cup bid

The FA has a history of inconsistency and failing to deliver under pressure and it could be their undoing should they come up against a well-organised American bid. Posted February 22, 2007 by Gareth Llewellyn-Stevens

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