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Peter Bills: Six abomi-nations not worthy of tying Crusaders' bootlaces
The Southern Hemisphere have little to fear at this year's World Cup.
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Peter Bills: Give the All Blacks a South Island date
I share Christchurch's sense of angst at the decision taken this week. But I commend the IRB for making it.
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<i>Peter Bills:</i> A heart-thumping match
Has there ever been a more sensational finish in the history of test rugby? And with so much hanging on the result.
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<i>Peter Bills</i>: Don't be fooled by adrenalin thrill
South Africa and Australia came close to producing a new version of rugby this morning in Pretoria.
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Rugby: Fourie happy to keep any blame in Bok camp
Springbok Jaque Fourie isn't shying away from accepting blame for his side's two poor Tri-nations performances.
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<i>Peter Bills:</i> South Africa reaping what they've sowed
Bakkies Botha, the Bulls and SARU should all hang their heads in shame, writes Peter Bills.
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Rugby: Boks in poor shape for World Cup
South Africa won't be at their best for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the country's leading sports science professor insists.
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<i>Peter Bills:</i> A troubled year of broken expectations on the field
Onfield brutality and outright cheating have made this a tough year for rugby
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<i>Peter Bills</i>: Yen for our game hurts the ordinary punter
The 2019 Rugby World Cup which is to be staged in Japan will produce eye-watering ticket prices, writes Peter Bills.