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Northern Hemisphere must get on board with new laws

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 12th March 2008

After just four weeks of the experimental laws, the Super 14 is showing that they produce a faster and more action packed game. But the Northern Hemisphere seem reluctant to adopt them, perhaps stuck in a style of rugby from 30 years ago.

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Would the real Six Nations please stand up?

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 10th March 2008

Just four short months after the Rugby World Cup, the turnabout in form for some teams is nothing short of miraculous. With one round left in the competition Hamish McBrearty wonders who these men in white or red really are.

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