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Britons arrested in £50m South African drugs bust

15.09.09
Three Britons have been arrested in South Africa in what is thought to be the country’s biggest ever drug bust... more

New Zealand recall Dan Carter for crucial clash

18.08.09
Daniel Carter has been named in the New Zealand starting XV for their must-win Tri-Nations/Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia in Sydney... more

Injured Mealamu to miss England Test

05.08.09
New Zealand hooker Keven Mealamu will have surgery on a ruptured chest muscle, ruling him out of the November Test against England at Twickenham... more

Prime Minister backs battered All Blacks

04.08.09
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has called on the country to rally around the All Blacks following two dismal defeats to South Africa in the Tri-Nations... more

Kagiso handed Fulham chance

09.07.09
Fulham have taken South African midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi on trial for the duration of their Australian pre-season training camp... 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

Ugo Monye ready to make the most of his shot at Lions redemption

03.07.09
Rugby union: Harlequins wing is desperate to atone for his First Test errors as Lions face a fight to restore wounded pride... 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

Victor Matfield calls for altitude slickness

26.06.09
Victor Matfield, who led the Bulls to Super 14 glory at Loftus Versfeld, is confident altitude and the vociferous local fans will be major factors in South Africa's favour... more

Jamie Roberts is key man as Lions aim to level test series

26.06.09
Lions second test preview: Jamie Roberts carries the hopes of four rugby nations on his broad shoulders against South Africa in Pretoria knowing that history doesn't treat Lions failure kindly... more

Seconds out, round two as Adam Jones looks to tame Boks 'Beast' again

25.06.09
Adam Jones, the wild-haired Harley Davidson-riding prop, will be charged with saving the Lions tour today, when the selectors hand him the vital No3 jersey for the Second Test... more

Lions fans in overdose and hotel fire dramas

23.06.09
Two British Lions rugby fans are in a critical condition in a Durban hospital today after overdosing on cocaine... more

Victor Matfield wary of wounded Lions

22.06.09
Rugby union: Victor Matfield has hailed the British and Irish Lions' "character" after their gripping first Test fightback against South Africa... more

Rugby chiefs say prices too high as tickets go unsold

19.06.09
Rugby union: South African rugby chiefs today admitted they had priced tickets too high for the Lions First Test in Durban, which has left 2,000 unsold... 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

Paul O'Connell has to lead Lions from the front

19.06.09
Rugby union: Skipper must show that he is worth his place in the Lions team if the tourists are to win the First Test against the Boks... more

Lions looking to sink their claws into South Africa rookie Ruan Pienaar

18.06.09
Rugby union: Tourists can exploit a potential weak area in the South Africa team by targeting a novice in the No 10 role at the top level... 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

There's been plenty of fun and games but now I'm ready to earn my spot in the Tests

12.06.09
Rugby union: The match with Western Province tomorrow is my final trial to win a First Test place against South Africa and I realise there is a danger I might try too hard because the prize on offer is so great... more

Riki Flutey will not give up fight for jersey

12.06.09
Lions tour: Having saved his Lions tour by overcoming serious injury, Riki Flutey now faces the seemingly hopeless task of keeping Jamie Roberts out of the Test team to face South Africa in Durban... more

Time for Ian McGeechan to start sorting Lions from the lambs

10.06.09
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

Alun-Wyn Jones: I’m ready for partnership

08.06.09
Rugby union: Alun-Wyn Jones has forced himself into the Lions second row alongside skipper Paul O’Connell for the clash with the Sharks in Durban... more

Lawrence Dallaglio: Lions must win opener

28.05.09
Rugby union: Lawrence Dallaglio has warned the present tour party they must win the opening Test in Durban to have any hope of repeating that historic feat... more

Warren Gatland predicts Springboks won't be ready

26.05.09
Rugby union: Warren Gatland, the Lions forwards coach, believes his side's South African hosts could go into next month's three-Test series without enough match practice... more

Neutral refs picked for the Lions Tests

29.04.09
Rugby union: Head coach Ian McGeechan and his Lions squad will have non-South African referees for all but four of their 10-match tour of the country this summer, removing any potential problems with "home decisions"... more

Brumbies mourn Shawn Mackay

06.04.09
Rugby union: ACT Brumbies lock Shawn Mackay has died a week after he was hit by a car in South Africa ... more

South African connection from Darius Brubeck

30.03.09
It was understandable to find pianist-composer Darius Brubeck not mentioning Papa Dave despite the similarities in their music. ... more

Aussies gain revenge over South Africa

10.03.09
Cricket: Australia remain top of the world rankings after beating South Africa by 175 runs in Durban to clinch a 2-0 lead in the three-Test series... more

'London heist car' seized in South Africa

13.01.09
A car suspected of involvement in cash robberies across London has been seized in Durban with "significant" amounts of money hidden in it... more

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