And the new 351-cid "Cleveland" V-8 proved a tough rival in the smaller-displacement wars.

For most of the late 1980s he was my toughest rival - the No1 in the world when I was No2.

In this arena, Oracle faces alliances of tough rivals.

As a captain Bradman had few rivals, tough, shrewd and rarely missing a trick.

Ithaca may be the Red Hawks' toughest rival of the season.

Toughest part of your sporting life: From 2000 to 2005, facing my toughest rival in the sport.

This assured Met fans their biggest and toughest rival would not impede their playoff run that year.

"The competition loves it because Bullock's isn't the tough rival it used to be."

America and Ukraine are always tough rivals.

Although it never won a championship, it was a very tough rival to all other clubs.