Wales forward Alun-Wyn Jones has revealed the full agony of his Twickenham sin-bin torture and admitted: "I thought it would jeopardise my international career."
Chris Paterson has revealed he was targeting far more than 100 caps as he prepared to make yet another bit of history in a Scotland jersey.
Ronan O'Gara credits mental resilience for enabling him to cope with the fluctuating fortunes of a fly-half as his Ireland comeback gathers pace against France on Saturday.
Lewis Moody has warned England they will need all the "dog, heart and enthusiasm" in their armoury if they are to beat Italy in Rome this Sunday.
Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie remained locked in talks with representatives from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs on Tuesday afternoon over a bid to halt a winding-up order against the club.
Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn his appeal against the additional one-match suspension he incurred for a "frivolous" challenge to a violent conduct charge brought against him by the Football Association.
John Terry will be allowed to miss Chelsea's FA Cup fifth round tie against Cardiff this weekend if he wants to try to patch up his marriage after allegations he had an affair with the ex-girlfriend of former team-mate Wayne Bridge.
Gianfranco Zola took a swipe at West Ham's new owners after David Sullivan announced in the media the entire staff would have to take a pay cut in the summer.
Everton boss David Moyes is still anxiously awaiting news on the fitness of key midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
South Africa completed a comprehensive innings and six-run victory over India with a full day to spare in the first Test in Nagpur to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.