Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions
Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence
Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence
Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider
John O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the end
Players looked unable to think on their feet as they huffed and puffed against minows
If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed
Rumours of discontent, prompted by Steve Hansen among others, wide of the mark
Spare a thought for the backroom staff and coaches, whipping tired players into shape
South Africa open series when they visit Twickenham on Saturday
Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages
Prop’s decision puts focus on physical damage being endured by modern-day players
England prop has opted to take a year away from rugby to save his career aged just 27
Clermont v Northampton – Saturday, Kick-off: 5.45p, Stade Marcel-Michelin
Six Irish make team of tournament joined by players from France, England and Wales
Stuart Lancaster acknoledges three tries from Jonathan Joseph, Ford and Jack Nowell was a meagre return given England made 11 line-breaks
Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad
Leicester centre suffers setback in his recovery from groin injury
The England prop suffered a ligament tear to his shoulder against Bath last Saturday
Best renews acquaintances with old foe Dylan Hartley next Saturday
Nobody yet knows whether Stuart Lancaster’s new team are the real thing, or some other brand of cola
Tries from Launchbury, Twelvetrees, Ashton and Morgan for Lancaster's men at Twickenham
For only second time since breaking into team, 41-times capped Dan Cole finds himself on bench
Billy Vunipola will start his first match for England at number eight on Saturday
England urged by captain to raise standards and not settle for mediocrity
Tighthead Fitzpatrick has vital role for Ulster in tonight’s season-defining H Cup battle with Leicester
Familiar faces expected to progress but Montpellier could be surprise packet
English prop spoke about a special experience togging out alongside Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell
New coach Matt O’Connor is satisfied his squad have the ability to come out of Pool 1
Lions coach praises players after tough 72 hours ahead of third Test
Irvine hopeful that Roberts, Phillips and Corbisiero will be available for final Test
Squad look to recuperate after emotional and physical cost of losing second Test
The Lions management are hoping that Corbisiero and Roberts will prove fitness
Loose-head prop was on a family holiday to Brisbane when he received a dramatic call-up to join the tourists’ squad
Munster man intends to still play a part as Warren Gatland’s men bid for series glory
Lions centre and prop unlikely to be available for second test against Australia this weekend
Talismanic lock was in ‘form of his life’ but management move quickly to slot in Parling
The television rugby analyst recalls how Brian O’Driscoll has changed his game since 2001 Lions tour
Lions team bolstered by return of Tuilagi and should have the requisite fire-power
The Lions forwards’ coach stresses the need to look forward rather than dwell on injury
Tourists better in many ways but Australia are unlucky to be undone by Beale slip in opening Test
Tom Court also called into Lions squad as cover for injured loosehead prop Alex Corbisiero
Lineout a mess as basics let the tourists down days ahead of the crucial first Test
Wales fullback scores 30 points as tourists impress against serious opposition, but Roberts injury will concern management
England player will depart Buenos Aires today
With Jonathan Sexton and Owen Farrell both kept out of the firing line against the latest tour opponents, Scotland fullback Hogg will play at number 10
Hopes remain that injured Tommy Bowe could recover in time for first Test
Tour has been an eye opener for scrumhalf but he knows he is still number three pick for the Tests
Ireland winger yet to be ruled out despite breaking a bone in his hand
Bittersweet day as Ireland prop cleared at disciplinary hearing
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