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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Breakdown | A flashback to following the 2001 Lions' enthralling tour of Australia

After a taste of the unique Lions atmosphere, I was hooked. Itineraries were changed, flights booked, tickets rustled up. Sourcing a first-Test ticket proved impossible.
London politics
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Saracens prop Balmain to join Warriors

Fraser Balmain, a vital member of Saracens, will join Worcester Warriors next season to aid their resurgence in professional rugby post-administration.
Liverpool FC
#gallagher-premiership
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

England vice captain Jones joins Trailfinders

Megan Jones is set to join Trailfinders Women for the 2025-26 season, bringing experience and leadership after a successful tenure with Leicester Tigers.
English Premier League
#harlequins
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Uncertainty over 400m of Covid loans yet to be paid back

The Public Accounts Committee reported that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) exhibited severe weaknesses in managing the loans, leading to a high uncertainty of repayment.
London politics
#six-nations
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Chessum back in only England change for Six Nations clash with Scotland

Ollie Chessum makes his first England start in 11 months, improving the team’s lineout ahead of facing Scotland.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Brian Moore: Andy Farrell must pick Lions coaching staff that make non-Irish players feel they have fair chance

The exciting challenge ahead is to harmonize the diverse playing styles and cultural backgrounds of players from four different countries into a unified team.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Breakdown awards: best rugby matches, players and quotes of 2024

Antoine Dupont, player and ambassador, showcases his excellence in rugby, being a top pick among players this year, signifying his impact on the sport globally.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo and players are still suffering

"Even within the small community of people campaigning for better brain health there were people who would, and did, warn me off talking to him because they felt he had exaggerated his achievements."
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fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

'I don't know if I'd be there yet' - Paul O'Connell plays down idea of Lions role and says Andy Farrell's sabbatical will be 'great' for Ireland

"I don't know, I don't know if I'd be...certain coaches would go on that and they'd be really confident, they'd be doing it longer than I'd be."
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