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Andy Farrell's Lions captain pick is now obvious as Caelan Doris faces surgery

Andy Farrell's Lions captain pick is now obvious as Caelan Doris faces surgery

Five key questions for Andy Farrell ahead of British and Irish Lions squad announcement

Five key questions for Andy Farrell ahead of British and Irish Lions squad announcement

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Caelan Doris set for operation on shoulder in major British and Irish Lions injury scare

Caelan Doris set for operation on shoulder in major British and Irish Lions injury scare

about 16 hours ago

Caelan Doris emerges as big doubt for British & Irish Lions tour of Australia with Ireland No 8 and captaincy contender to have shoulder surgery

Caelan Doris emerges as big doubt for British & Irish Lions tour of Australia with Ireland No 8 and captaincy contender to have shoulder surgery

about 16 hours ago

Caelan Doris requires shoulder 'procedure' in major injury scare ahead of British and Irish Lions tour

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Caelan Doris requires shoulder 'procedure' in major injury scare ahead of British and Irish Lions tour

about 17 hours ago

Iconic rugby referee Nigel Owens drops huge hint over returning next season

Iconic rugby referee Nigel Owens drops huge hint over returning next season

about 18 hours ago

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia

about 20 hours ago

Henry Pollock has played his way into my Lions squad, writes CHRIS FOY - so who else makes 38-man list?

Henry Pollock has played his way into my Lions squad, writes CHRIS FOY - so who else makes 38-man list?

Northampton celebrate greatest EVER victory on European travels with night out in Dublin - as Henry Pollock reveals he was inspired by Lamine Yamal

Northampton celebrate greatest EVER victory on European travels with night out in Dublin - as Henry Pollock reveals he was inspired by Lamine Yamal

Brilliant Louis Bielle-Biarrey leads Bordeaux Begles past Toulouse into Champions Cup final

Brilliant Louis Bielle-Biarrey leads Bordeaux Begles past Toulouse into Champions Cup final

Owen Farrell withdrawn from Lions audition after 19 minutes as dad given headache

Owen Farrell withdrawn from Lions audition after 19 minutes as dad given headache

Lawrence Dallaglio at risk of going bankrupt with £3m family home up for sale

Lawrence Dallaglio at risk of going bankrupt with £3m family home up for sale

Ian McGeechan tells Andy Farrell the one policy he must enforce when picking Lions squad

Ian McGeechan tells Andy Farrell the one policy he must enforce when picking Lions squad

England rugby legend faces being declared bankrupt in bitter divorce battle with estranged wife

England rugby legend faces being declared bankrupt in bitter divorce battle with estranged wife

Brilliant Northampton hand Leinster more Champions Cup heartbreak in semi-final epic

Brilliant Northampton hand Leinster more Champions Cup heartbreak in semi-final epic

Everitt admits Edinburgh blew it as Bath battle back to wreck capital side's Challenge Cup hopes

Everitt admits Edinburgh blew it as Bath battle back to wreck capital side's Challenge Cup hopes

Leinster 34-37 Northampton: Saints reach Champions Cup final with biggest European upset EVER by an English side - as Tommy Freeman scores hat-trick and Henry Pollock dazzles again

Leinster 34-37 Northampton: Saints reach Champions Cup final with biggest European upset EVER by an English side - as Tommy Freeman scores hat-trick and Henry Pollock dazzles again

The rugby festival where the game is only part of the story

The rugby festival where the game is only part of the story

Terry Bradshaw reveals pride at five stone weight loss journey in major transformation

Terry Bradshaw reveals pride at five stone weight loss journey in major transformation

Finn Russell needs to start roaring again before the Lions tour... and silence his nemesis Sexton once and for all

Finn Russell needs to start roaring again before the Lions tour... and silence his nemesis Sexton once and for all

Legendary rugby ref Nigel Owens comes out of retirement for match after four years

Legendary rugby ref Nigel Owens comes out of retirement for match after four years

Trey McBride gives honest take on Tyler Warren after being drafted by Indianapolis Colts

Trey McBride gives honest take on Tyler Warren after being drafted by Indianapolis Colts

Henry Pollock reveals 2024 drunken trip to Dublin - having pints from 9am - as breakthrough star of English rugby gears up for return to take on Leinster

Henry Pollock reveals 2024 drunken trip to Dublin - having pints from 9am - as breakthrough star of English rugby gears up for return to take on Leinster

Jack Oliver set to leave Munster for Glasgow Warriors... and could follow in his late father Greig's footsteps by switching his allegiance to Scotland

Jack Oliver set to leave Munster for Glasgow Warriors... and could follow in his late father Greig's footsteps by switching his allegiance to Scotland

‘I’m back’ – Legendary ref Nigel Owens comes out of retirement after four years as fans say ‘better start stretching’

‘I’m back’ – Legendary ref Nigel Owens comes out of retirement after four years as fans say ‘better start stretching’

Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast set for shootout in Champions Cup semi-finals as Lions selection looms

Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast set for shootout in Champions Cup semi-finals as Lions selection looms

Rocky Elsom's father gives update on ex-Wallabies captain who remains in HIDING overseas after international arrest warrant

Rocky Elsom's father gives update on ex-Wallabies captain who remains in HIDING overseas after international arrest warrant

How England Rugby and O2 built a legacy beyond the game and 30 years of ultimate pride

How England Rugby and O2 built a legacy beyond the game and 30 years of ultimate pride

Eddie Jones DEFENDS the decisions he made as Wallabies coach that led to historic embarrassment at the Rugby World Cup

Eddie Jones DEFENDS the decisions he made as Wallabies coach that led to historic embarrassment at the Rugby World Cup

Northampton’s Fin Smith eager to seize final chance to show Lions credentials

Northampton’s Fin Smith eager to seize final chance to show Lions credentials

Inside Northampton's mission to slay the Leinster giant: 'Ant and Dec', Pictionary, a black-tie dinner and a backline flooded with Lions stars

Inside Northampton's mission to slay the Leinster giant: 'Ant and Dec', Pictionary, a black-tie dinner and a backline flooded with Lions stars

Footy boss bans his players from eating at hotel buffets and blasts them for something Aussies love to do

Footy boss bans his players from eating at hotel buffets and blasts them for something Aussies love to do

Olympic gold-winning footy star Ellia Green reveals the love he has rediscovered after transitioning from a woman to a man

Olympic gold-winning footy star Ellia Green reveals the love he has rediscovered after transitioning from a woman to a man

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This is the 37-man Lions squad that Andy Farrell should pick next week

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This is the 37-man Lions squad that Andy Farrell should pick next week

NFL quarterback retires having never played a game for his team

NFL quarterback retires having never played a game for his team

NFL issue two huge fines over Shedeur Sanders incident and 4 more players raise complaints

NFL issue two huge fines over Shedeur Sanders incident and 4 more players raise complaints

Revealed: America's plans to dominate rugby including hosting Six Nations games, signing Antoine Dupont and a 'Super Bowl World Cup'

Revealed: America's plans to dominate rugby including hosting Six Nations games, signing Antoine Dupont and a 'Super Bowl World Cup'

Review proposes disbanding RFU council and scrapping ‘dysfunctional’ structure

Review proposes disbanding RFU council and scrapping ‘dysfunctional’ structure

What it means for Louis Rees-Zammit as Jacksonville Jaguars change his status from active

What it means for Louis Rees-Zammit as Jacksonville Jaguars change his status from active

Footy star learns his fate after trying to smuggle almost $1million worth of meth to pay off debts from his cocaine addiction

Footy star learns his fate after trying to smuggle almost $1million worth of meth to pay off debts from his cocaine addiction

Australian sport's worst-kept secret is finally revealed - but there's a surprising twist

Australian sport's worst-kept secret is finally revealed - but there's a surprising twist

England star facing race against time to be fit for this summer's Lions tour of Australia after suffering setback in recovery from a broken arm

England star facing race against time to be fit for this summer's Lions tour of Australia after suffering setback in recovery from a broken arm

Exeter Chiefs in chaos as rugby team SUSPEND two coaches over record 79-17 loss

Exeter Chiefs in chaos as rugby team SUSPEND two coaches over record 79-17 loss

Northampton dealt injury blow ahead of Champions Cup semi-final clash with Leinster

Northampton dealt injury blow ahead of Champions Cup semi-final clash with Leinster

Donald Trump discovers why Jalen Hurts and half the Eagles squad snubbed White House visit

Donald Trump discovers why Jalen Hurts and half the Eagles squad snubbed White House visit

Red Roses coaching staff to remain in their roles regardless of World Cup outcome, RFU confirm

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Red Roses coaching staff to remain in their roles regardless of World Cup outcome, RFU confirm

John Mitchell to remain Red Roses coach even if England fail to win home World Cup

John Mitchell to remain Red Roses coach even if England fail to win home World Cup

Rugby fans charged outrageous ticket price to watch Lions squad announcement in person

Rugby fans charged outrageous ticket price to watch Lions squad announcement in person

Three options FOX NFL Sunday have to give Terry Bradshaw new partner in crime

Three options FOX NFL Sunday have to give Terry Bradshaw new partner in crime

Exeter Chiefs suspend coaches Rob Hunter and Ali Hepher after demolition by Gloucester

Exeter Chiefs suspend coaches Rob Hunter and Ali Hepher after demolition by Gloucester

Exeter's horror season hits new low with two coaches suspended after record Premiership defeat by Gloucester as players are told by text

Exeter's horror season hits new low with two coaches suspended after record Premiership defeat by Gloucester as players are told by text

England set to remain in Twickenham as RFU nears resolution with local council amid concerts row - with Chelsea handed a blow in the process

England set to remain in Twickenham as RFU nears resolution with local council amid concerts row - with Chelsea handed a blow in the process

Chelsea could move to Twickenham and hand English rugby a big cash boost

Chelsea could move to Twickenham and hand English rugby a big cash boost

RFU open to hosting Chelsea at Twickenham if Stamford Bridge redevelopment goes ahead

RFU open to hosting Chelsea at Twickenham if Stamford Bridge redevelopment goes ahead

England shake up coaching group ahead of summer tour to Argentina by adding two new faces

England shake up coaching group ahead of summer tour to Argentina by adding two new faces

England add highly-rated Premiership coaches Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan to Steve Borthwick's team for summer tour of Argentina and USA

England add highly-rated Premiership coaches Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan to Steve Borthwick's team for summer tour of Argentina and USA

Louis Rees-Zammit goes official with new girlfriend who is from sport-rich family

Louis Rees-Zammit goes official with new girlfriend who is from sport-rich family

Notre Dame star breaks down in tears after NFL Draft as he makes emotional promise

Notre Dame star breaks down in tears after NFL Draft as he makes emotional promise

Inside the mind of the Englishman charged with revolutionising Welsh rugby: DAVE REDDIN talks to CHRIS FOY

Inside the mind of the Englishman charged with revolutionising Welsh rugby: DAVE REDDIN talks to CHRIS FOY

Exeter chairman rants at players in dressing room after Chiefs dealt record defeat by Gloucester

Exeter chairman rants at players in dressing room after Chiefs dealt record defeat by Gloucester