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‘Shocked’ Leinster fight Shane Jennings ban

15.10.09
Leinster have expressed their "shock" after flanker Shane Jennings was hit with a 12-week ban for eye-gouging the London Irish lock Nick Kennedy... more

It’s all kicking off but I have never felt so unhappy about rugby’s future

04.09.09
Do go to a game but the sport knows it needs to sneak in quietly and decide when it’s okay to come back out... more

Sean Fitzpatrick lends support to Lions

13.07.09
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

Ian McGeechan warms to global laws as Lions roar home

06.07.09
Rugby union: Ian McGeechan believes rugby fans can look forward to an outstanding season next term thanks to the major rule changes which helped the series to be a success... 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

Schalk Burger refuses to apologise for gouging

03.07.09
Rugby union: Schalk Burger has refused to apologise to Luke Fitzgerald for gouging the Lions winger during the Second Test... more

Paul O'Connell's desperate for Lions to go out on a high

02.07.09
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

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

Riki Flutey's finally ready to roar into Test action

01.07.09
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

Jamie Roberts winning fitness fight for final Lions test

01.07.09
Rugby union: Jamie Roberts is winning his battle to be fit for the final Lions Test against South Africa... more

I was wrong over Schalk Burger, says red-faced Peter de Villiers

30.06.09
Rugby union: South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has been forced into a humiliating apology for his crass comments in the wake of Schalk Burger's gouging of Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald during the Second Test... more

Schalk Burger on ice for weeks after 13-hour grilling

29.06.09
Schalk Burger has escaped with only an eight-week ban after being found guilty of gouging Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald in the Second Test in Pretoria following a 13-hour disciplinary hearing... more

If you don't like rough stuff take up ballet, says Boks coach de Villiers

29.06.09
South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has told the Lions they should take up ballet if they couldn't handle the blood and thunder of rugby and accused them of being bad losers... more

Personal praise can't numb the anguish of our collective defeat

29.06.09
I would gladly swap my man of the match medal if it meant the Lions were still in the series... 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

Schalk Burger is back to give South Africa even more bite

23.06.09
Rugby union: South Africa's pack will be even stronger against the Lions after Schalk Burger was named in the XV for the Second Test... more

Under fire Peter De Villiers says First Test criticism is racist

23.06.09
Rugby union: Peter de Villiers launched an extraordinary defence of his tactics as he hit back at the "racist" critics who blasted him over the basic errors which almost cost South Africa the First Test... 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

Schalk Burger out for South Africa

16.06.09
Rugby union: The Lions have received a major boost with the news that South Africa’s Schalk Burger has been ruled out of the First Test with a calf injury... more

Tough Lions emerge battered but victorious

16.06.09
Rugby union: The Lions maintained their unbeaten start to the South African tour but at a price as both Euan Murray and James Hook picked up injuries... more

Simon Shaw still believes he can be a Test Lion

15.06.09
Rugby union: Simon Shaw still believes he has a chance of becoming a Lions Test player... more

Alan Quinlan faces Lions ban after 'gouging' Leo Cullen

05.05.09
Rugby union: Alan Quinlan's place on the Lions tour is under threat after he was cited for alleged gouging during Munster's Heineken Cup defeat to Leinster.... more

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