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Lions Tour 2013: Game enough to give you motivation for a decade, says Barritt
Saracens’ Brad Barritt has dismissed any fears of potential jet lag and weariness being a factor when he makes his British and Irish Lions debut tomorrow.
Lions Tour 2013: Wales wing impressed by Wasps wonder Wade
Shane Williams has described England speedster Christian Wade as “my kind of guy” ahead of them forming an unlikely strike partnership for the British and Irish Lions tomorrow.
London Broncos sign Soward on loan
London Broncos have confirmed the short-term signing of Australian half-back Jamie Soward.
London Irish wing eyes regular England spot debut day double
Marland Yarde hopes his exhilarating England debut can lift him up the pecking order for a place on the left wing.
England boss hails Argentina tour an ‘pleasing step’ towards hosting the 2015 Rugby World Cup
England head coach Stuart Lancaster closed the file on a successful tour of South America and stamped it: Mission Accomplished.
Lions Tour 2013: Roberts a ‘grave doubt’ for first Test
Centre Jamie Roberts has been described as “a grave doubt” for next Saturday’s first Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia in Brisbane.
England’s winners and losers from Argentina tour: Wasps star shines, Saracens man struggles
England head coach Stuart Lancaster wanted to use the tour of Argentina to strengthen his selection options and he achieved that objective with some new caps - Matt Kvesic, Christian Wade, Marland Yarde, Kyle Eastmond - proving they are ready for Test rugby.
Lions Tour 2013: Deans silent over Dwyer ‘cheats’ comments
Australia coach Robbie Deans today refused to provide the British and Irish Lions with any ammunition ahead of Saturday’s series opener by distancing himself from Bob Dwyer’s accusation that the tourists are “cheats”.
Harlequins prop Marler shines on England duty in South America
Joe Marler will head to Glastonbury Festival this summer on a high after ending a turbulent 12 months with a man-of-the-match performance in England’s 51-26 victory over Argentina.
Lions Tour 2013: Deans upbeat over Australia fitness concerns ahead of opening Test
Australia coach Robbie Deans expects Wycliff Palu and Kurtley Beale to be available for Saturday’s opening Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Lions Tour 2013: Shock call-up for Shane Williams
The British and Irish Lions have drafted former Wales wing Shane Williams into their team for Tuesday’s clash against the Brumbies in Canberra.
Mission completed for Lancaster as England seal Test series win against Argentina
Stuart Lancaster reflected on England’s South American tour as a mission accomplished after watching his side beat the Pumas 51-26 in Buenos Aires and wrap up the Test series 2-0.
Marland Yarde scores twice on debut as England thrash Argentina
Second Test: Argentina 26 England 51 (England win series 2-0)
Lions Tour 2013: Leigh Halfpenny looks to continue delivering in Australia
Leigh Halfpenny aims to deliver more of the British and Irish Lions goalkicking masterclasses that have become his trait in Australia.
Lions Tour 2013: Injuries lead to Saracens and Wasps stars receiving call-ups
England duo Christian Wade and Brad Barritt have been called up to reinforce the injury-hit British and Irish Lions squad in Australia.
Lions Tour 2013: Saracens star Brad Barritt to join injury-hit squad
The British and Irish Lions have confirmed Brad Barritt will join the injury-hit squad along with fellow England international Christian Wade, who was called up earlier today.
Lions Tour 2013: Wasps ace Christian Wade to join squad
Christian Wade has been called up by the British and Irish Lions and withdrawn from the England side to play Argentina in Buenos Aires today.
Lions Tour 2013: Jamie Roberts is doubt for Australia tests after suspected torn hamstring
Despite a confidence-boosting performance, there was a fresh injury concern for Lions coach Warren Gatland, who watched centre Jamie Roberts struggling on the Sydney pitch.
Lions Tour 2013: Sam Warburton hails forwards after 30-point win over Waratahs
Sam Warburton believes today’s 47-17 victory over a tough Waratahs team provided the perfect preparation for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test match against Australia.
Lions Tour 2013: Halfpenny breaks O’Gara record as stars seal Test spots
How the British and Irish Lions rated against the the New South Wales Waratahs
Lions Tour 2013: Halfpenny shines as Waratahs dispatched
Warm-Up Game: Waratahs 17 British and Irish Lions 47
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Ex-women’s rugby boss award OBE
Ms Rosemary Williams has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to women’s rugby union.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Wimbledon boss Richard Lewis awarded CBE
Richard Lewis, the chief executive of the All England Club that hosts tennis’ Wimbledon Championships, has today been awarded a CBE for services to sports administration in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Clare Balding tops awards for sport
Television presenter Clare Balding is among a number of Londoners and other individuals connected to sport in the capital that have been named in today’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Lions Tour 2013: Rowntree backing for Warburton
Sam Warburton has been given a ringing endorsement as he prepares to lead the British and Irish Lions against New South Wales Waratahs tomorrow.
London Broncos move off bottom of Super League table as Salford City Reds docked points
Salford have been docked two competition points for having 14 players on the pitch during their Super League win over Castleford in April.
Lions Tour 2013: Gatland calls for larger squads
Warren Gatland believes that future British and Irish Lions squads may need to be bigger in number because of rugby’s increased physical nature and injury attrition rate.
Harlequins learn their fate as World Cup 7s schedule confirmed
Harlequins will begin their quest for glory at the inaugural World Cup 7s tournament against the ACT Brumbies after Premiership Rugby today confirmed the match schedule for the Twickenham showpiece on August 17 and 18.
Lions Tour 2013: Saracens man Vunipola poised for Test spot
Mako Vunipola looks set to complete a remarkable eight-month rise from international rookie to British and Irish Lions Test prop next week.
Lions Tour 2013: No danger of squad being undercooked for the Tests, Roberts insists
Jamie Roberts has dismissed any notion of the British and Irish Lions being underprepares for next week’s first Test match against Australia.
London Broncos star Bailey called up for Exiles’ clash against England
London Broncos forward Chris Bailey will face England after Exiles coach Brian McClennan named him in his 17-man Exiles squad for the International Origin Match on Friday.
Alex Gray admits England ambitions were behind switch from XVs to Sevens
Alex Gray readily admits his switch from the XV code of rugby to the sevens game has been done with England’s summer schedule in mind – and he is wasting no time in setting his sights on World Cup glory.
London Irish ace to replace Saracens wing for England Test bow in Argentina
London Irish wing Marland Yarde is set to make his Test debut on Saturday when England go hunting for a 2-0 series victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Lions Tour 2013: Vunipola to face Waratahs as Test pack takes shape but backs rested
Saracens’ prop Mako Vunipola will face the New South Wales Waratahs on Saturday as British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland parades what could be viewed as his potential Test pack ahead of next week’s first Test against Australia.
Lions Tour 2013: Australia duo available for Waratahs to face Lions
New South Wales Waratahs are set to be reinforced for Saturday’s clash against the British and Irish Lions in Sydney.
Lions Tour 2013: Twelvetrees handed call-up
Billy Twelvetrees has been called up by the British and Irish Lions from England’s tour of Argentina to provide back line cover.
Sarries say Venter will remain in role despite new job as Sharks boss
Saracens have insisted that Brendan Venter “remains 100 per cent committed to his responsibilities”, despite being announced as the new director of rugby at South African side Sharks.
Lions Tour 2013: Hibbard ready to roar
Wales hooker Richard Hibbard reflected an upbeat mood in the British and Irish Lions camp today as they headed for Sydney and Saturday’s appointment with New South Wales Waratahs.
Harlequins drawn with Super Rugby leaders ACT Brumbies in World Cup 7s tournament
Harlequins have been drawn against ACT Brumbies, Aukland and Kuban Krasnador as the 12 teams in the inaugural World Cup 7s were split into three pools to battle it out at Twickenham on 17 and 18 August.
Lions Tour 2013: Gatland defends Combined Country match after mixed performance
Warren Gatland today reflected on a mixed performance by the British and Irish Lions in their latest Australia tour match.
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Championship See all
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