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Finn Russell pictured for Scotland in October 2019
Finn Russell insists he can be trusted to execute gameplan
Finn Russell is in contention to start Saturday's match against Emirates Lions in Johannesburg.
Jun 30, 22:16
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Who could replace Alun Wyn Jones as Lions captain?
Alun Wyn Jones will not be going to South Africa after he dislocated his shoulder on Saturday.
Jun 26, 19:50
Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Preview: British and Irish Lions vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's British and Irish Lions tour curtain-raiser as Warren Gatland's side face Japan at Murrayfield, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jun 24, 16:49
Owen Farrell in action for England on December 6, 2020
Warren Gatland backs "fantastic competitor" Owen Farrell to shine for Lions
Owen Farrell was voted into the Lions' leadership group by his teammates.
Jun 22, 16:45
Scotland's Hamish Watson pictured on October 2020
Four Scotland internationals to start for Lions against Japan
Wing Duhan Van Der Merwe, props Rory Sutherland and Zander Fagerson and flanker Hamish Watson will make their Lions debuts.
Jun 22, 11:25
Owen Farrell in action for England on December 6, 2020
Saracens players lead Lions reinforcements ahead of Japan clash
All but Exeter's four-strong detachment are present at the squad's training camp in Jersey.
Jun 21, 14:41
Neil Jenkins pictured in May 2017
Neil Jenkins: 'Late arrivals will be playing catch-up'
Only 25 members of the 37-man squad selected by Warren Gatland are present in Jersey for a pre-tour training camp.
Jun 17, 22:34
Andy Murray reacts after losing against Stan Wawrinka at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Andy Murray's sportswear brand agrees kit deal with Wolves
Castore, which already supplies kits to Glasgow Rangers, will supply Wolverhampton Wanderers from next season.
May 21, 09:41
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
Owen Farrell shakes off calf problem in time for Doncaster clash
Owen Farrell missed last weekend's rout of Bedford because of a calf injury.
Apr 16, 12:54
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
Paul O'Connell tips Owen Farrell to lead British and Irish Lions
Paul O'Connell was at the helm for the Lions' last series against the Springboks in 2009.
Apr 15, 13:22
France boss Fabien Galthie pictured in February 2021
Raphael Ibanez urges France to end Twickenham hoodoo
France have not beaten England in a Six Nations match at Twickenham since an 18-17 win in 2005.
Mar 12, 12:10
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash with France
Will England's indiscipline be their undoing again at Twickenham?
Mar 12, 10:16
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
Owen Farrell refusing to dwell on the past
The England captain has found himself in the spotlight in recent matches.
Mar 11, 22:34
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Saracens crash to Pirates defeat in Championship opener
Saracens were relegated from the Premiership as punishment for salary cap breaches.
Mar 6, 18:40
England and Wales players after the Six Nations match on February 27, 2021
Referee admits to mistakes in England's Six Nations defeat to Wales
The French official awarded Wales two controversial tries in the first half.
Mar 1, 14:21
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
England coach Eddie Jones refuses to blame referee for Wales defeat
Pascal Gauzere awarded two controversial tries to the home side who ran out 40-24 winners.
Feb 27, 22:10
England and Wales players after the Six Nations match on February 27, 2021
Wales boost Grand Slam hopes with crushing win over England
Wayne Pivac's side made it three wins from three in the Six Nations.
Feb 27, 19:28
Neil Jenkins pictured in May 2017
Neil Jenkins: 'Wales must have a disciplined edge against England'
Victory for Wales over England would clinch a Six Nations Triple Crown.
Feb 26, 17:06
Wales' George North pictured in March 2020
The big talking points ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with England
The game takes place in Cardiff on Saturday.
Feb 26, 11:57
Ireland players look dejected after the Six Nations clash with France on February 14, 2021
Five talking points ahead of the next round of Six Nations matches
Wales chasing Triple Crown glory against England, coronavirus-hit France host Scotland and winless pair Italy and Ireland meet in Rome.
Feb 22, 12:50
Elliot Daly pictured for Saracens in January 2020
Elliot Daly says he is still learning from Owen Farrell
The duo also play together for Saracens.
Feb 21, 23:12
Wales' George North pictured in March 2020
George North to win 100th Wales cap against England
The British and Irish Lions missed last weekend's victory over Scotland.
Feb 18, 14:54
England's Jonny May scores their third try against Italy in the Six Nations on February 13, 2021
Jonny May becomes England's second-highest try scorer in Italy win
May's try in the 41-18 win moved him above Ben Cohen and Will Greenwood.
Feb 13, 16:52
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash against Italy
Eddie Jones' side lost to Scotland in their opener.
Feb 12, 11:56
England's George Ford pictured on February 20, 2020
England's George Ford to start at fly-half against Italy
George Ford was dropped for the Calcutta Cup debacle against Scotland.
Feb 11, 12:09
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
Will Owen Farrell or George Ford start against Italy?
George Ford made way to accommodate Owen Farrell for the Calcutta Cup defeat against Scotland over the weekend.
Feb 10, 10:05
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
England coach Eddie Jones insists Owen Farrell is not undroppable
But the England boss warned his captain he had to 'keep performing at a high level'.
Feb 9, 22:20
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones admits England were not their "vibrant selves" in Scotland loss
Eddie Jones was quick to defend under-fire captain Owen Farrell.
Feb 9, 18:35
Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe celebrates scoring their first try against England on February 6, 2021
The main talking points from the opening weekend of Six Nations action
Scotland stunned England at Twickenham, while France and Wales also kicked off with victories.
Feb 7, 18:29
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations opener with Scotland
England will be looking to defend the title they won last year.
Feb 5, 11:58
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones doubts whether Scotland will handle the pressure
The 139th instalment of the oldest rivalry in world rugby takes place on Saturday.
Feb 4, 13:54
Finn Russell pictured for Scotland in October 2019
A look at the upcoming battle between Owen Farrell and Finn Russell
Warren Gatland will be analysing the performance of the pair at Twickenham on Saturday.
Feb 3, 09:11
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones aware of positive role Six Nations can play
Eddie Jones recognises positive role Six Nations can play amid Covid-19 crisis
Jan 28, 08:12
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
Owen Farrell: 'England's Saracens players will be ready for Scotland'
Only Billy Vunipola has played since the triumphant Autumn Nations Cup final against France in early December.
Jan 27, 22:13
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones insists England will play "effective rugby" in Six Nations
England have lost only one of their last nine Tests.
Jan 26, 10:50
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones bows down to Arsene Wenger and Sir Dave Brailsford
The two coaches have swapped ideas at meetings where they discussed performance at the highest level of sport.
Jan 23, 22:15
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones warns England to prepare for "great challenge" in World Cup pool
Argentina and Japan are among the teams England will face in their pool.
Dec 14, 16:47
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
England's Owen Farrell prepared for "tough" pool with Japan and Argentina
Completing the group when regional qualifying has finished will be Oceania 1 and Americas 2.
Dec 14, 14:28
Jamie George in action for England on February 10, 2019
Jamie George: 'England must learn how to thrive as favourites'
England needed an extra-time penalty to beat an inexperienced France side in the Autumn Nations Cup final.
Dec 7, 12:55
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