Sticking a needle in your arm or your bum to make you run or cycle faster has, in the crazy world of sport, always been regarded as a similar offence to going to a party, meeting some mates and then misguidedly sticking something up your nose to make you feel happier... more
Rugby union: Paul O'Connell insists he can rouse his battered and bruised Lions to salvage some pride in the final Test of their gruelling six-week tour of South Africa... more
Rugby union: England flanker Michael Lipman and three of his former Bath team-mates will face an RFU disciplinary panel charged with conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game... more
Rugby union: Bath Rugby Club have launched an investigation after their end-of-season party ended with an apparent brawl involving Harlequins players in a Fulham pub... more
Rugby union: England No8 Nick Easter is desperate to play his part in a unique family double this season by helping Harlequins become the Guinness Premiership champions... more
Rugby union: Danny Cipriani and the London Wasps coaches will hold talks with England team manager Martin Johnson to decide when the fly-half should have surgery to remove a plate and pins from his ankle... more
Rob Andrew is confident key backs Charlie Hodgson and Toby Flood will be fit to fly to New Zealand despite receiving head injuries during the 17-14 win over the Barbarians... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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