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I felt so proud to be a Lion but I wish I’d taken those chances

07.07.09
Though our columnist experienced some mixed fortunes in South Africa, he’s still upbeat as he selects his tour highlights ... more

This is a country full of contrast and a little hurt

05.06.09
Rugby union: South Africans are so enthusiastic and energetic, yet I find it amazing that some of the locals want the Lions to beat the Springboks... more

Joe Worsley: I won’t play like zombie

05.06.09
Rugby union: Joe Worsley has admitted he felt like a “zombie” in his first Lions match and vowed to make a bigger impact against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein... more

Ugo Monye shrugs off injury

04.06.09
Rugby union: Ugo Monye has given the Lions a major boost by confirming he avoided serious injury despite limping out of the 74-10 win over the Golden Lions... more

Lions lay down a marker for sceptical Springboks

04.06.09
Rugby union: Stephen Jones guided the tourists to a stunning 10-try demolition of the Golden Lions and then demanded an even better performance from the squad against the Cheetahs... more

It’s time for our Lions to restore some pride

03.06.09
Rugby union: After failing to set the world on fire in their first game, the tourists have a point to prove against their namesakes... more

Gordon D’Arcy gets the call as fears grow over Riki Flutey

03.06.09
Rugby union: Riki Flutey is in danger of becoming the latest Lions player to be ruled out of the tour after serious concerns over his knee injury today forced the management to call up Gordon D’Arcy from holiday in America... more

Classic John Bentley tells Ugo Monye to follow his try-scoring example

02.06.09
Rugby union: John Bentley has challenged the Lions to produce a moment of magic to ignite the tour... more

Edwards gets defensive as fans go on offensive

02.06.09
Rugby union: The Lions coach has worked hard to prevent his team conceding soft tries after being rattled by the taunts of Springbok followers... more

Opening high literally took my breath away

01.06.09
Rugby union: Now I really know what playing at altitude is all about. Having previously visited South Africa with the Lions and England, I had experienced matches this high above sea level without feeling this affected but our win over the Royal XV in Phokeng was something very different... more

I'll lead the Lions without any fear, insists Brian O'Driscoll

01.06.09
Rugby union: Standby captain has no mental scars about the last tour despite worries over his shoulder again... more

Andy Powell boost for the lacklustre Lions

01.06.09
Rugby union: Andy Powell is expected to be named in the Lions squad to take on the Golden Lions, just days after fearing his tour was over before it had started.... more

Complete sporting guide to 2009

02.01.09
England's Ashes clash with Australia will be the major event of the year ahead. Here are the big dates for your diary...... more

Whose art is it anyway?

08.06.07
Tracey Emin may be representing Britain at the Venice Biennale, the Olympics of contemporary art, but why are Sam Taylor-Wood and Mark Titchner batting for Ukraine?... more

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