Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks
Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits
Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits
John O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the end
Former Ireland international was appointed Leicester’s full-time coach on Tuesday
Donncha O’Callaghan, one of the few left with experience of club rugby in 20th century
All eight loose forwards selected in the Lions squad could conceivably feature in the test series
Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad
We speak to three players who departed Irish shores for the benefit of their careers
Earls and Quinlan were named in 2009 squad despite missing tournament for Ireland
The title may be in bag but a first full set of victories is the goal of Eddie Jones’s men
Boss Stuart Lancaster will only pick league convert in midfield and not the backrow
Changes to team that lost to Ireland for test of winless Scotland
John O’Sullivan assesses the English performances at the Aviva Stadium
Nullifying the England captain’s effectiveness at the Aviva a must if Ireland are to prevail
Exeter man set to replace Jonny May to help counter Johnny Sextona and Conor Murray’s kicking game
Coach Stuart Lancaster reduces squad to 25 for Six Nations opener in Cardiff
Saracens outhalf suffered a high-grade medial knee ligament strain in defeat to Clermont
Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad
England urged by captain to raise standards and not settle for mediocrity
Torn pec muscle likely to rule Tigers back out of opening Heineken Cup match against Ulster
Leicester flanker suffered anterior cruciate ligament injury after taking bang to knee
Wallabies more likely to produce a moment of magic to win the series
It’ll be tight but the visitors can prevail if keeping pressure on Australia in right areas
Wallabies coach keeps converted winger at outhalf for second match of series against the Lions
Five changes to line-up for second test against Australia, O’Brien and Murray on bench
Munster man intends to still play a part as Warren Gatland’s men bid for series glory
Sean O’Brien one of the standout performers in final midweek game of Lions tour of Australia
The television rugby analyst recalls how Brian O’Driscoll has changed his game since 2001 Lions tour
Lions team bolstered by return of Tuilagi and should have the requisite fire-power
Wales flanker says he will lead by example and won’t ‘keep talking gibberish’
The Lions forwards’ coach stresses the need to look forward rather than dwell on injury
Australian captain cleared to play in second test after citing complaint dismissed
Andy Farrell insists both players will start first Test
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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