Somehow, amid this terrible, un-English inconsistency, Martin Johnson's have established a pattern that more often offers their supporters some sort of hope... more
After a disappointing start to the Guinness Premiership it is perhaps the perfect time to welcome back with open arms the Heineken Cup, the sport's equivalent of the Champions League... 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: Harlequins winger Ugo Monye has been handed his first Lions Test cap only eight months after making his international debut for England... more
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
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 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: England star may not have been an initial Lions pick but he looks on course to play in the Tests after outshining his rivals in the squad... more
Rugby union: Nick Easter believes this season’s domestic success gives Harlequins the ideal platform to launch a European assault when they take on Leinster in the biggest game in the club’s history ... more
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
French coach Marc Lievremont and Ireland counterpart Declan Kidney have put their faith in partnerships that brought them success at junior level... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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