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Jonathan Davies can thrive for us, says Warren Gatland

17.11.09
Wales coach Warren Gatland has made six changes from the team that edged past Samoa for the Millennium Stadium clash against Argentina... more

Shane Williams bids to end Welsh losing streak

06.11.09
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

A captain stripped bare: why Steve Borthwick is a different breed of sportsman

06.10.09
Exclusive: England skipper opens his heart even though he chooses his words carefully ... more

It's a tragedy Lance Armstrong can't ride out drugs storm

10.07.09
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

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

Shane Williams hails Lions experience

06.07.09
Rugby union: Shane Williams will fly home tonight after playing his part in "a fantastic tour" of South Africa... more

Ian McGeechan warms to global laws as Lions roar home

06.07.09
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

Ugo Monye's back as Lions ring changes for final assault

02.07.09
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

Shane Williams eager to shine for Lions but refuses to sink claws into rival Ugo Monye

22.06.09
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

I always had faith I would play for the Lions in First Test

19.06.09
Rugby union: The power of prayer and belief in God has helped to make me the rugby player that I am today... more

Shane Williams' feeling the pain but is determined to shine again

11.06.09
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

Paul O'Connell urges Lions to bare teeth

09.06.09
Rugby union: Captain fires up his side ahead of their battle against the Sharks, saying they must get physical after recent criticism... 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

Paul O'Connell's legendary ambition

28.05.09
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

Shane Williams has to fly despite the attack on his defence, says Jonathan Davies

21.04.09
Rugby union: Jonathan Davies believes his compatriot, Shane Williams, simply must be part of Ian McGeechan’s Lions touring party... more

Harlequins star Ugo Monye gets surprise Lions call-up

21.04.09
Rugby union: Ugo Monye was a surprise inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad to tour South Africa... more

McGeechan planning to smash the Boks into submission

21.04.09
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

Lions place in the balance for injured Tom Rees

20.04.09
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

Don't expect much English pride in South Africa Lions

24.03.09
Rugby union: England provided the spine of the British and Irish Lions test team that defeated world champions South Africa in 1997 but it won't be the same this summer... more

Irish unafraid of using the fear factor in Cardiff finale

20.03.09
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

Jacobsen is latest to join casualty list for Scotland

02.03.09
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

Gatland hopes Williams can hurt France

27.02.09
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

No doubts for Gatland over Henson

23.02.09
Rugby union: Wales boss Warren Gatland has no doubt that Gavin Henson is fit and ready to make his long awaited Test rugby return in Paris ... more

Williams is ruled out of Cardiff clash

13.02.09
Rugby union: Wales have suffered a major blow with world player of the year Shane Williams ruled out of tomorrow’s match with England... more

Ones to watch in the Six Nations

06.02.09
As this year's Six Nations gets underway, Standard Sport takes a look at the potential stars of the show... more

Byrne lights up his Lions tour claims

01.12.08
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

Wales face Aussie test

25.11.08
Shane Williams has warned Wales they will face "a far better" Australian side than the one that beat them in last year's World Cup... more

Farrell junior steps up to join the family firm

03.10.08
Rugby: Owen Farrell steps out of father Andy's sporting shadow this weekend to create his own piece of rugby history... more

Cipriani ready for astonishing return

24.09.08
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

Sackey's the best in Europe, says coach Edwards

08.05.08
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

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