http://www.sportingo.com/Sportingo RugbyCopyright (c), SportBuzz. All rights reserved 2007.Sportingo.com30The 2011 RWC provides both the Springboks and Wallabies with the opportunity to complete a hat-trick of victories and widen the gap over New Zealand, whose only success was in the first-ever tournament in 1987. http://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8605_chokes-All-Blacks-as-South-Africa-Australia-eye-third-Rugby-World-Cuphttp://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8605_chokes-All-Blacks-as-South-Africa-Australia-eye-third-Rugby-World-CupSun, 11 May 2008 22:39:00 GMTWhy the South African game is streets ahead of the Kiwis and the Wallabies. http://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8591_Forget-Australia-New-Zealand-Springboks-rugby-unions-greatesthttp://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8591_Forget-Australia-New-Zealand-Springboks-rugby-unions-greatestSun, 11 May 2008 22:38:00 GMTBoth Argentina coach Santiago Phelan and his Scottish counterpart Frank Hadden have named their squads for the upcoming series – with the South Americans naming a much weaker team than the formidable side that finished third in last year's World Cup. http://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8574_Argentina-Scotland-Tour-hope-Hadden-as-Pumas-opt-homebased-squadhttp://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8574_Argentina-Scotland-Tour-hope-Hadden-as-Pumas-opt-homebased-squadFri, 09 May 2008 14:43:00 GMTAs the two rugby union power clubs of Europe prepare for the Northern Hemisphere's elite club showdown, James Mortimer reckons other sides should have been challenging for the prestigious trophy. http://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8548_Toulouse-Munster-fight-it-out-but-dont-expect-see-them-next-years-Heineken-Cup-finalhttp://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8548_Toulouse-Munster-fight-it-out-but-dont-expect-see-them-next-years-Heineken-Cup-finalFri, 09 May 2008 08:06:00 GMT'If it isn’t broke don’t fix it' should be the mantra, with the New Zealand forward play the principal strength of their rugby prowess over the last few years. As forwards coach, Graham Henry must keep the same patterns that have been exhibited in the last few years. http://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8527_Henry-must-school-his-All-Black-pack-continue-their-dominancehttp://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8527_Henry-must-school-his-All-Black-pack-continue-their-dominanceFri, 09 May 2008 06:43:00 GMTWith Canterbury being dominant in the Super 14, and the Hurricanes and Chiefs being equally consistent, the All Blacks will have impetus and resources to put a humiliating World Cup behind them. http://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8526_Graham-Henry-has-momentum-get-All-Blacks-back-number-one-right-teamhttp://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8526_Graham-Henry-has-momentum-get-All-Blacks-back-number-one-right-teamThu, 08 May 2008 13:47:00 GMTThe Welsh will look to defend their crown in 2009, carrying momentum and coaching stability into the next year whilst their competitors break in new coaches and still-evolving styles. But this author is putting his money on a rejuvenated England to lead the way. http://www.sportingo.com/Rugby/a8533_Martin-Johnson-will-make-English-Rose-bloom-again-next-years-Six-Nationshttp://www.sportingo.com/Rugby/a8533_Martin-Johnson-will-make-English-Rose-bloom-again-next-years-Six-NationsThu, 08 May 2008 13:45:00 GMTMartin Johnson was given the perfect hint recently, with Meehan's transformed Bath team crushing Heineken Cup semi-finalists Saracens 66-21. He is surely the man to assist Johnson in reinvigorating England. http://www.sportingo.com/Rugby/a8482_Bath-coach-Steve-Meehan-key-unlocking-Englands-rugby-potentialhttp://www.sportingo.com/Rugby/a8482_Bath-coach-Steve-Meehan-key-unlocking-Englands-rugby-potentialWed, 07 May 2008 14:04:00 GMTNobody compares with the New Zealand legend, who was the best captain, the finest outside centre and one of the highest scoring international wingers. ... http://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8462_All-Black-Umaga-Mana-man-has-no-rivals-as-rugby-unions-greatesteverhttp://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8462_All-Black-Umaga-Mana-man-has-no-rivals-as-rugby-unions-greatesteverMon, 05 May 2008 21:49:00 GMTMartyn Williams, the outstanding openside flanker in the Northern Hemisphere, is now a likely withdrawal from his country's summer tour. It's added to a host of injuries and the question is whether the Welsh can compete against the Springboks, let alone beat them. http://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8433_South-Africa-Wales-How-can-Gatlands-Grand-Slam-heroes-tame-world-champs-only-half-teamhttp://www.sportingo.com/Rugby-Union/a8433_South-Africa-Wales-How-can-Gatlands-Grand-Slam-heroes-tame-world-champs-only-half-teamMon, 05 May 2008 09:46:00 GMT