Scotland captain David Sole epitomized the fierce rivalry between the two neighbors.

(CNN) – No matter what the sport is, major tournaments always throw up intriguing match-ups, contests that go beyond a simple sporting rivalry between two opponents.

New Zealand’s largest city will witness such an occasion this weekend when one of rugby’s great battles takes place. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by: CNN Producer, Paul Armstrong
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Bagpipes are a huge part of the occasion for Scottish rugby fans. (Getty Images)

 (CNN) – Last year’s soccer World Cup in South Africa was memorable for many reasons, not least because of the distinctive sound of the vuvuzela.

The colored horns provided a unique soundtrack at every match and despite the predictable complaints from killjoys, the din added to a carnival atmosphere.
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Posted by: CNN Producer, Paul Armstrong
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