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Harlequins must be wary of Sam Warburton

08.10.09
Cardiff Blues' Sam Warburton has been urged to use their match against Harlequins to force his way into the Wales squad for the autumn internationals... 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

How the Lions rated on tour

06.07.09
We asses how the individual Lions faired during the brusijng tour of South Africa... more

Nathan Hines banned after late try denies Lions

24.06.09
Rugby union: Scot to miss crucial Second Test after being banned for a dangerous tackle during Lions' 13-13 draw with the young Springboks... 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

The Raging Bull Phil Vickery is ready to roar for Lions

17.06.09
Rugby union: England stalwart Phil Vickery’s almost certain to be named at tight-head for the First Test against South Africa after making himself impossible to ignore... 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

Simon Shaw hopes he can finally pass his test for the Lions

29.05.09
Rugby union: Simon Shaw can take a significant step towards the only major rugby honour he is missing when he appears for the Lions in their opening South African tour game against a Royal XV at Phokeng near Rustenburg... 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

Lions given the green light to maul South Africa

14.05.09
Rugby union: Rugby's law makers last night reinstated the maul into the sport and handed the Lions a potent weapon in their bid to defeat South Africa this summer... 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

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

England rugby fans have plenty to be happy about despite defeat in Wales

16.02.09
England may not have been able to beat Grand Slam champions Wales in Cardiff, but their performance was nothing to be ashamed of... 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

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

Welsh unchanged for New Zealand clash

18.11.08
Wales boss Warren Gatland has retained the team beaten by world champions South Africa for the Millennium Stadium clash against New Zealand... more

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