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
David Attoub is appealing against a 70-week suspension with his club Stade Francais, claiming he is a victim of an "anti-French" bias in European rugby... more
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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: 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
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
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets defeated Labour to be elected. Livingstone not only backed him but some of Ken's key players are now at the heart of running the council. Stephen Robinson reports
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