Shane Williams insists Wales can defeat New Zealand in Cardiff to end a losing run against the All Blacks that stretches back 56 years and 20 matches... more
While John Terry's future or Kevin Pietersen's performance may have been exercising minds over the past 48 hours, be assured that in a bar in Brussels this week, neither topic was of any interest to a collection of Belgian hockey supporters... more
Rugby union: Ian McGeechan believes rugby fans can look forward to an outstanding season next term thanks to the major rule changes which helped the series to be a success... more
Rugby union: Ugo Monye has been given a shot at redemption after being recalled to the British & Irish Lions side for the third and final Test at Kings Park... more
Rugby union: Shane Williams has refused to criticise Ugo Monye for failing to score two tries against South Africa but admitted he has an eye on the Harlequins wing’s Test spot... more
Lions tour: Shane Williams has admitted that the pressure and expectation of carrying the mantle of world player of the year is affecting his form... more
Rugby union: Lions captain Paul O'Connell today warned his South African hosts that his team are ready to match the unbeaten 1974 squad and become rugby legends.... more
Rugby union: Ian McGeechan will build his team around a pack of mighty forwards, capable of emulating the tourists of 1997 and winning in South Africa... more
Rugby union: Tom Rees will have a scan on his injured shoulder knowing he is battling to keep alive his hopes of a place on the Lions tour of South Africa this summer... more
Full back Rob Kearney admits Ireland must play with the "fear of failure" to ensure they end a 61-year wait to experience Grand Slam glory against defending champions Wales at the Millennium Stadium... more
Rugby union: Scotland's injury-hit Six Nations campaign suffered another blow after it was confirmed that Allan Jacobsen needs shoulder surgery, ruling him out for four months... more
Rugby union: Warren Gatland is looking to Shane Williams to exploit an injury-hit French side in the first Six Nations match played on a Friday evening... more
Lee Byrne was the key figure in Wales moving above England to fifth in the world rankings after they beat Australia 21-18 to register the only Home Nations win over southern hemisphere opposition in the November Test matches... more
Rugby: Danny Cipriani, who suffered a broken ankle and dislocation at the end of last season, is set to make a dramatic comeback for London Wasps next week, one month ahead of schedule... more
London Wasps head coach Shaun Edwards hailed Paul Sackey as "the best winger in Europe" after his awesome display in the 32-13 victory at Newcastle which kept the club on course for the play-offs... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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