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Paul O'Connell's desperate for Lions to go out on a high

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Riki Flutey's finally ready to roar into Test action

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Jamie Roberts winning fitness fight for final Lions test

01.07.09
Rugby union: Jamie Roberts is winning his battle to be fit for the final Lions Test against South Africa... more

Time for Ian McGeechan to start sorting Lions from the lambs

10.06.09
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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

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

Paul O'Connell gets pride of Lions leadership

21.04.09
Rugby union: Paul O'Connell will be confirmed as Lions captain for the summer tour to South Africa... 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

Cup star Jamie Roberts gets chance to make another huge impression

20.04.09
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

Evans is still on course for Heineken Cup

25.03.09
Rugby union: Nick Evans has denied his ankle injury will force him to miss Harlequins' Heineken Cup quarterfinal with Leinster at the Stoop... more

Six Nations team of the tournament

23.03.09
This year's Six Nations had its thrills and spills, throwing up a mix of turgid encounters and epic battles. Here is our team of the tournament...... 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

Johnno's men must stand together

27.02.09
Rugby union: Martin Johnson needs new show of unity from stars who don’t play as a team as he returns to scene of infamous red-carpet row... more

O'Driscoll ready to face a bruising trip to Rome

12.02.09
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

D'Arcy elated after scoring on comeback

09.02.09
Rugby union: Gordon D'Arcy capped a dream return for Ireland with the decisive try in the 30-21 victory over France... more

Ones to watch in the Six Nations

06.02.09
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Ireland and France place their faith in junior pairings

06.02.09
French coach Marc Lievremont and Ireland counterpart Declan Kidney have put their faith in partnerships that brought them success at junior level... more

The pride of England must roar like Lions

05.02.09
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

Power Serge can suit Wasps

23.01.09
Serge Betsen believes his club’s detailed approach will lead them to victory as they face crunch time in their Euro clash... more

Brian O'Driscoll bids for special Kiwi win

14.11.08
Ireland hope to mark Brian O'Driscoll's 50th Test as captain by defeating New Zealand at Croke Park... more

O'Driscoll excited by Irish talent

07.11.08
Brian O'Driscoll is excited by the new talent in the Ireland team who will take on Canada at Thomond Park... more

O’Driscoll keeps armband as Kidney rebuilds Ireland

22.10.08
New Ireland coach Declan Kidney has kept Brian O’Driscoll as captain... more

Gaffney: Prince Brian can still be king

17.10.08
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

O'Driscoll confident of ending jinx

06.06.08
Skipper believes Ireland could end their All Blacks hoodoo when sides meet in Wellington... more

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