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Who is the greatest centurion of them all?

clock March 10, 2010 17:53 by author Alan
Brian O'Driscoll this weekend joins 12 other players in rugby's most exclusive club - but which of the centurions is the greatest, asks Alan Good [More]


American media split over Woods apology

clock February 20, 2010 12:15 by author Alan
Two of America's best-known newspapers have applauded Tiger Woods' apology, but others are yet to be convinced by the fallen idol, writes Alan Good [More]


Bonus point system could devalue the Grand Slam

clock February 18, 2010 19:59 by author Alan
Alan Good takes issue with the prospect of a team winning a Grand Slam, but losing the Six Nations championship [More]


Power of incentives central to cheating dilemma

clock November 20, 2009 22:24 by author Alan
Football must make it less attractive for players to cheat - by allowing teams a chance to appeal to a television match official, suggests Alan Good [More]


Cheika’s shrewd transfer moves keep Leinster moving forward

clock August 13, 2009 00:55 by author Alan
They say that as soon as you stand still you’re going backwards, which is why Leinster fans have every reason to be pleased with Michael Cheika’s bits of summer business, writes Alan Good [More]


Consistency in a sport gone mad

clock August 10, 2009 12:22 by author Alan
Punishments that fit the crimes are urgently required to halt the scandals tarnishing rugby's reputation [More]