Jonathan Sexton will make his Ireland debut in the clash with Fiji at the Royal Dublin Society as one of eight changes to the side that drew with Australia... 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: Riki Flutey's extraordinary dedication to the Lions cause is set to be rewarded with his first Test cap in the final game of the series... more
Rugby union: Lions captain Paul O'Connell and some of his key men know if they impress against the Sharks in Durban tonight, they can almost certainly book their place in the XV for the First Test at the same ground... more
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
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
Rugby union: Jamie Roberts, the bullocking Cardiff Blues centre, captured a place in the Lions squad by helping destroy Gloucester 50-12 to clinch the EDF Energy Cup at Twickenham... 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: Captain Brian O'Driscoll will win his 90th cap for Ireland when they face Italy in Rome and insists it will be a tough scrap with a team England easily beat at Twickenham... more
French coach Marc Lievremont and Ireland counterpart Declan Kidney have put their faith in partnerships that brought them success at junior level... more
The tantalising prospect of representing the Lions will dominate the thinking of all the Home Union players on the eve of a Six Nations Championship... more
Rugby: London Wasps have been warned reports of Brian O'Driscoll's demise are greatly exaggerated and he will be a major threat when they face Leinster in the Heineken Cup in Dublin... 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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