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Rugby’s George Best back in favour

November 20th, 2008
Geordan Murphy's turbulent Ireland career today produced a fresh twist when the Leicester full-back was recalled for Saturday's crucial showdown with Argentina. An unused squad member ...

Phone calls from granny no use to Barclay

November 20th, 2008
John Barclay is sick and tired of people patting him on the back for playing well every time Scotland lose. Numerous well-wishers have attempted to gee ...

Top 10 World Cup finals

November 20th, 2008
A Kiwi win in tomorrow's league World Cup final would constitute a sporting classic. Steve Deane, Dana Johannsen and Winston Aldworth rate 10 of the ...

Rugby: Plotting Gatland’s Welsh ambush for Henry

November 20th, 2008
THE SETPIECE The Welsh are confident about their scrum and lineout. Even with loosehead Tony Woodcock escaping suspension for punching in the 22-3 victory ...

John Drake: Eight stand head and shoulders above the rest

November 20th, 2008
The All Blacks' quest for a Grand Slam success has passed the halfway stage with the late win at Munster. So far so good.What strikes ...

All Blacks: Woodcock cleared but Flynn injury worsens front row woes

November 20th, 2008
The All Blacks front row has had a late tour meltdown with injury, possible suspension and illness carving their way through the resources.Deputy hooker Corey ...

Bok team announced

November 20th, 2008
South Africa team to play England at Twickenham on Saturday. More: continued here

Bayfield goes ELV-bashing

November 20th, 2008
Former England and British Lions lock Martin Bayfield has slammed the new experimental law variations currently being trialled in the northern hemisphere. Speaking at the inaugural ...

Murphy and Flannery back for Ireland

November 20th, 2008
Ireland have recalled Geordan Murphy and Jerry Flannery for Saturday's crucial showdown with Argentina at Croke Park. Murphy returns at full-back with Girvan Dempsey dropping out ...

All Blacks: Kahui prepared for Gatland game plan

November 20th, 2008
Blitz defence. It was a strategy Warren Gatland brought back from his English coaching stint to Waikato and is now using in his latest coaching ...