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4 Jul, 18:51

Two-try hero Shane Williams was delighted to put on a performance for the travelling fans after being handed his first start on the tour for what was likely to be the 32-year-old's final British and Irish Lions appearance.

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This win will last - McGeechan

4 Jul, 18:27

Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years".

PA Sport

Lions end drought with killer display

4 Jul, 16:10

The British and Irish Lions won their first Test match for eight years after a stunning end-of-tour 22-9 performance at Ellis Park left world champions South Africa reeling.

PA Sport

Vickery primes for 'The Beast'

3 Jul, 16:45

Phil Vickery revealed he is looking forward to tomorrow's third Test against South Africa - his last appearance in a British and Irish Lions jersey - more than any other game of his career.

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We must leave on a high - Monye

3 Jul, 15:00

Ugo Monye admits the British and Irish Lions are "desperate" to end their South Africa tour on a winning note at Ellis Park tomorrow.

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Falcons swoop for Springbok Bobo

3 Jul, 14:00

South African centre Gcobani Bobo has agreed a two-year contract with Guinness Premiership side Newcastle Falcons.

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All change for wounded Lions

2 Jul, 13:10

British and Irish Lions boss Ian McGeechan has made wholesale changes for Saturday's final Test against world champions South Africa.

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De Villiers rings the changes

2 Jul, 12:07

Peter de Villiers has made 10 changes to his South Africa side to face the British and Irish Lions in the third Test at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Desire to win will overcome - O'Connell

1 Jul, 16:48

Wounded captain Paul O'Connell insisted the pride his men have in their jersey will galvanise the British and Irish Lions for one final assault on South Africa.

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England World Cup bid gets major boost

1 Jul, 12:22

The Rugby Football Union won a significant victory in their campaign to host the 2015 World Cup today after tournament organisers officially endorsed their bid.

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Springboks to appeal Botha ban

30 Jun, 11:12

South Africa have confirmed they will appeal against Bakkies Botha's two-week ban for dangerous charging.

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Leeds sign Thomas

30 Jun, 10:00

National League One champions Leeds Carnegie have signed Scarlets fly-half Ceiron Thomas on a two-year contract.

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McGeechan demands Lions backing

29 Jun, 14:52

Ian McGeechan has called on the power-brokers of northern hemisphere rugby to throw their full support behind the British and Irish Lions.

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De Villiers backs Burger

29 Jun, 14:50

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has defended flanker Schalk Burger following his eight-week ban.

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Burger and Botha banned

29 Jun, 14:47

Schalk Burger has received an eight-week ban after being found guilty of gouging British and Irish Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald.

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Previews & Reports

Ireland clinch thrilling Grand Slam

21 Mar, 19:41

Ireland ended a 61-year wait for Grand Slam glory and landed their first RBS 6 Nations title after dethroning Wales 17-15 at the Millennium Stadium in dramatic fashion.

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England too strong for Scotland

21 Mar, 17:47

England regained the Calcutta Cup with a third straight home win thanks to tries from Ugo Monye, man of the match Riki Flutey and Mathew Tait plus eight points from the boot of Toby Flood and a Danny Care drop goal.

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France put Italy to the sword

21 Mar, 15:22

France bounced back from their Twickenham drubbing in emphatic style as a seven-try romp at the Stadio Flaminio condemned sorry Italy to a 50-8 defeat and the wooden spoon and a fourth RBS 6 Nations whitewash.

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Wales v Ireland

20 Mar, 10:19

This season's RBS 6 Nations Championship will reach a conclusion of shuddering intensity when Wales and Ireland contest every prize the tournament can offer.

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England v Scotland

19 Mar, 17:55

England captain Steve Borthwick fired up his troops for the 126th instalment of rugby's oldest rivalry by demanding they teach Scotland a lesson.

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Italy v France

19 Mar, 12:55

France have reacted to their heavy defeat to England last weekend by making four changes in personnel to their starting XV for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy in Rome.

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England Latest

Shane shines on possible Lions swansong

4 Jul, 18:51

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This win will last - McGeechan

4 Jul, 18:27

Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years".

PA Sport

Lions end drought with killer display

4 Jul, 16:10

The British and Irish Lions won their first Test match for eight years after a stunning end-of-tour 22-9 performance at Ellis Park left world champions South Africa reeling.

PA Sport

France Latest

Six Nations Council agrees continued support from RBS

28 Jan, 17:50

The Six Nations Council and The Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) have agreed a four-year extension to continue RBS's title sponsorship of the RBS 6 Nations. The sponsorship extension, which was agreed in May 2008, means RBS will be title sponsor of the Championship up to and including the 2013 Championship.

Editor

Betsen in Wasps move

22 May, 09:38

Former France flanker Serge Betsen has revealed he will leave Biarritz at the end of the season to join English side Wasps.

PA Sport

Pickering is new RBS 6 Nations chairman

1 May, 16:20

Former Wales captain David Pickering has been elected chairman of the RBS 6 Nations.

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Italy Latest

Six Nations Council agrees continued support from RBS

28 Jan, 17:50

Editor

Pickering is new RBS 6 Nations chairman

1 May, 16:20

Former Wales captain David Pickering has been elected chairman of the RBS 6 Nations.

PA Sport

2009 RBS 6 Nations fixtures arranged

17 Apr, 12:13

The RBS 6 Nations fixture schedule 2009 has been announced, with matches taking place between Saturday February 7 and Saturday March 21.

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Ireland Latest

Shane shines on possible Lions swansong

4 Jul, 18:51

PA Sport

This win will last - McGeechan

4 Jul, 18:27

Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years".

PA Sport

Lions end drought with killer display

4 Jul, 16:10

The British and Irish Lions won their first Test match for eight years after a stunning end-of-tour 22-9 performance at Ellis Park left world champions South Africa reeling.

PA Sport

Scotland Latest

Shane shines on possible Lions swansong

4 Jul, 18:51

PA Sport

This win will last - McGeechan

4 Jul, 18:27

Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years".

PA Sport

Lions end drought with killer display

4 Jul, 16:10

The British and Irish Lions won their first Test match for eight years after a stunning end-of-tour 22-9 performance at Ellis Park left world champions South Africa reeling.

PA Sport

Wales Latest

Shane shines on possible Lions swansong

4 Jul, 18:51

PA Sport

This win will last - McGeechan

4 Jul, 18:27

Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years".

PA Sport

Lions end drought with killer display

4 Jul, 16:10

The British and Irish Lions won their first Test match for eight years after a stunning end-of-tour 22-9 performance at Ellis Park left world champions South Africa reeling.

PA Sport