England flanker Tom Croft has seen his RBS 6 Nations campaign ruined after scans confirmed the damage from the knee injury he suffered playing for Leicester... more
Ex-wife of 'outed' rugby star Gareth Thomas speaks for the first time about her heartbreak when he revealed he was gay — saying it was 'the worst day of my life'... more
Confusion surroundeds the international future of South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira after it emerged he may not be eligible to play for the Springboks... more
Martin Johnson finds himself in the rare position of being an England coach finalising his Test selection without having to fret over the fitness of Jonny Wilkinson... more
New Zealand great Sean Fitzpatrick has entered the debate over the future of the British and Irish Lions by claiming their tours should be expanded not abandoned... more
What's the Persian for schadenfreude? I don't know, but I imagine that in between cursing infidels, oppressing his people and grooming his silly beard, Iran's supreme lunatic Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had a jolly good laugh at our expense this weekend... 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: National Division One club London Welsh have entered administration after admitting they only have enough money to operate for one more month... more
Rugby union: Victor Matfield has hailed the British and Irish Lions' "character" after their gripping first Test fightback against South Africa... more
This Friday sees publication of Against the Grain: Lessons in Entrepreneurship from the Founder of Cobra Beer. Yes, indeed, Karan Bilimoria (Lord Bilimoria to you) has decided to dispense tips for would-be business stars. ... more
Rugby union: The British & Irish Lions depart for South Africa later this month to do battle against the Springboks. Here we look at five classic matches involving the Lions... more
Rugby union: Tom Shanklin could discover today whether his dreams of touring South Africa with the British and Irish Lions have been left in tatters by a dislocated shoulder ... more
Rugby union: London Wasps have hijacked Llanelli Scarlets' bid for Bristol wing David Lemi as they continue to build a new back division for next season... more
Rugby union: The British and Irish Lions have a fantastic opportunity to repeat the 1997 Test series triumph over South Africa and Paul O'Connell is the right man to captain the squad this summer... more
Rugby union: Ian McGeechan will build his team around a pack of mighty forwards, capable of emulating the tourists of 1997 and winning in South Africa... 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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