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
Jonathan Sexton will make his Ireland debut in the clash with Fiji at the Royal Dublin Society as one of eight changes to the side that drew with Australia... 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: Riki Flutey's extraordinary dedication to the Lions cause is set to be rewarded with his first Test cap in the final game of the series... more
Ian McGeechan makes a passionate plea for the touring team to be given a "fair crack" after seeing his Lions side lose out to South Africa in heartbreaking fashion... more
Ian McGeechan made swingeing changes as he axed five players from last Saturday's defeat by South Africa and handed a first Lions Test start to 35-year-old Simon Shaw... 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
Rugby union: Phil Vickery has been handed the Lions captaincy against Western Province and admitted it could be his last chance to win a Test place on this tour... 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: Stephen Jones guided the tourists to a stunning 10-try demolition of the Golden Lions and then demanded an even better performance from the squad against the Cheetahs... more
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
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
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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