Plotting the path to world cup glory
As the days count-down to the 2007 Rugby World Cup kick-off, the All Blacks have once again been installed as favourites.

Drop dead important
Pundits have called for it to be striped of its worth – from three points to one, they say – but in the big tournaments there can be no doubting the value of the elusive drop goal.

Bring on the World Cup
It's game, set ... and now we’re waiting for the match. With the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup Tests done and dusted, it's all quiet in southern hemisphere rugby until September 7, says Grant Batty. The big day is looming.

Another Bahrain triumph
Bahrain RUFC continues to innovate. The club’s recent Midnight Xs Golden Oldies tournament went so well it’ll be an annual event. Warwick George looks at a club with a staple of fresh ideas