Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks
Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits
Lions squads have proved a moveable feast down the years
John O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the end
Geordan Murphy needs Tigers to wear hearts on sleeves
Former Ireland international was appointed Leicester’s full-time coach on Tuesday
Rugby players who last more than a decade can count themselves lucky
Donncha O’Callaghan, one of the few left with experience of club rugby in 20th century
Gerry Thornley: O’Brien desperate to make mark in battle for backrow
All eight loose forwards selected in the Lions squad could conceivably feature in the test series
Rugby Stats: Nervous times for Lions still involved with clubs
Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad
Rugby’s wild geese: the ups and downs of a life lived in exile
We speak to three players who departed Irish shores for the benefit of their careers
Six Nations wipeout does not mean player can’t return with roar for Lions
Earls and Quinlan were named in 2009 squad despite missing tournament for Ireland
England wary of losing grand slam against France
The title may be in bag but a first full set of victories is the goal of Eddie Jones’s men
England’s Sam Burgess only to be considered as a centre
Boss Stuart Lancaster will only pick league convert in midfield and not the backrow
Courtney Lawes and Mike Brown return for England
Changes to team that lost to Ireland for test of winless Scotland
Six Nations 2015: England player ratings
John O’Sullivan assesses the English performances at the Aviva Stadium
Six Nations: Stopping Robshaw the key for Ireland
Nullifying the England captain’s effectiveness at the Aviva a must if Ireland are to prevail
Jack Nowell to wing it for England as Stuart Lancaster seeks strong start against Ireland
Exeter man set to replace Jonny May to help counter Johnny Sextona and Conor Murray’s kicking game
Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter set to make England bench against Wales
Coach Stuart Lancaster reduces squad to 25 for Six Nations opener in Cardiff
Owen Farrell ruled out of England’s Six Nations campaign
Saracens outhalf suffered a high-grade medial knee ligament strain in defeat to Clermont
Danny Cipriani named in England Six Nations training squad
Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad
Chastened Australia frontrow Alexander fired up for England Test encounter
England urged by captain to raise standards and not settle for mediocrity
Manu Tuilagi a doubt for England’s autumn internationals
Torn pec muscle likely to rule Tigers back out of opening Heineken Cup match against Ulster
England flanker Croft ruled out for the season after undergoing knee surgery
Leicester flanker suffered anterior cruciate ligament injury after taking bang to knee
Gatland hopes his big gambles pays off for the Lions
Wallabies more likely to produce a moment of magic to win the series
Opportunity knocks and the Lions are ready to answer
It’ll be tight but the visitors can prevail if keeping pressure on Australia in right areas
Deans keeps faith with O’Connor for second test
Wallabies coach keeps converted winger at outhalf for second match of series against the Lions
Gatland rings the changes as Bowe returns for Lions
Five changes to line-up for second test against Australia, O’Brien and Murray on bench
Injured O’Connell agrees to request to remain on with Lions
Munster man intends to still play a part as Warren Gatland’s men bid for series glory
Lions dirt-trackers show plenty of fight against Rebels
Sean O’Brien one of the standout performers in final midweek game of Lions tour of Australia
Austin Healey laments the loss of Paul O’Connell
The television rugby analyst recalls how Brian O’Driscoll has changed his game since 2001 Lions tour
Rebels game a last chance for some Lions, a last hurrah for others
Lions team bolstered by return of Tuilagi and should have the requisite fire-power
Dan Lydiate ‘over the moon’ with Lions captaincy
Wales flanker says he will lead by example and won’t ‘keep talking gibberish’
Rowntree would like O’Connell to stay on
The Lions forwards’ coach stresses the need to look forward rather than dwell on injury
Horwill cleared of stamping
Australian captain cleared to play in second test after citing complaint dismissed
Croft and Davies sit out final Lions training session
Andy Farrell insists both players will start first Test
Captain Warburton ‘very pleased’ with solid performance
Lions ‘definitely stepped it up’, according to Wales flanker
Halfpenny leads Lions to Waratahs win
Wales fullback scores 30 points as tourists impress against serious opposition, but Roberts injury will concern management
Brian O’Driscoll ready to rock as he leads Lions into Subiaco Oval den
Leinster legend leads side containing eight Irish but news of Rob Kearney’s hamstring tear a bit of a black mark
Dylan Hartley red card overshadows Leicester’s title triumph
Northampton hooker insists comment was directed at opposing player not referee
O’Shea hails Tigers after Harlequins suffer mauling
Niall Morris among try scorers in semi-final victory at Welford Road
Nine Irish named in Lions squad to be led by Warburton
No place for Rory Best, Simon Zebo, Peter O’Mahony or Mike Ross in Warren Gatland’s touring squad bound for Australia
Stringer ‘disgusted and angry’ after spitting incident
Stade Francais’ Fillol could face lengthy ban after Challenge Cup quarter-final
England to face Wales in Cardiff shootout after narrow victory over Italy
Toby Flood kicks six penalties to give Stuart Lancaster’s side a chance of winning first Grand Slam in a decade
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