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Angry David Attoub to appeal over massive ban

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:55:07 GMT

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

David Attoub handed huge ban for eye gouging

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:37:39 GMT

Stade Francais prop David Attoub has been handed a 70-week ban for eye gouging by an independent judicial officer

Schalk Burger wants fresh start as he plays down Saracens link

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:18:47 GMT

Schalk Burger has set his sights on helping South Africa retain their title at the 2011 World Cup before moving to the Guinness Premiership, with Saracens favourites to offer him a new home

�Shocked� Leinster fight Shane Jennings ban

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:30:52 GMT

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

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

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:55:09 GMT

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

Sean Fitzpatrick lends support to Lions

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:00:14 GMT

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

Ian McGeechan warms to global laws as Lions roar home

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:10:21 GMT

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

How the Lions rated on tour

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:24:35 GMT

We asses how the individual Lions faired during the brusijng tour of South Africa

Schalk Burger refuses to apologise for gouging

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:43:53 GMT

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

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

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:11:01 GMT

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

Ugo Monye's back as Lions ring changes for final assault

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:55:27 GMT

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

Riki Flutey's finally ready to roar into Test action

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:46:24 GMT

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

Jamie Roberts winning fitness fight for final Lions test

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:54:51 GMT

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

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

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:47:34 GMT

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

Schalk Burger on ice for weeks after 13-hour grilling

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:34:32 GMT

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

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:47:00 GMT

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

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:03:16 GMT

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

Jamie Roberts is key man as Lions aim to level test series

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:04:47 GMT

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

Schalk Burger is back to give South Africa even more bite

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:47:01 GMT

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

Under fire Peter De Villiers says First Test criticism is racist

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:16:52 GMT

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

The Raging Bull Phil Vickery is ready to roar for Lions

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:16:40 GMT

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

Schalk Burger out for South Africa

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:59:34 GMT

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

Tough Lions emerge battered but victorious

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:22:28 GMT

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

Simon Shaw still believes he can be a Test Lion

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:49:34 GMT

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

Alan Quinlan faces Lions ban after 'gouging' Leo Cullen

Tue, 05 May 2009 08:55:21 GMT

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.