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Team of the Weekend: December 4th

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. Denis Buckley The Connact loose-head scored the bonus point try in a comfortable victory over Benetton Treviso at the Sportsground. Buckley also got in over the ball to win a vital turnover on 23rd...

Jones: 15 Englishmen for Lions

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Eddie Jones believes there could be 10 to 15 England players in the British and Irish Lions squad for next summer's tour to New Zealand.

Long way to go before England are number one - Guscott

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Jeremy Guscott on England's mental toughness, their strength in depth, whether they would beat New Zealand "tomorrow", and his Lions team.

Scrum V pundits on England, George North’s injury scare and Rob Howley

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Jonathan Davies and Phil Davies discuss England’s development under Eddie Jones, George North’s injury scare and whether Rob Howley will join the Lions coaching team.

Autumn internationals: All Blacks still top but southern powers feel Test fatigue | Paul Rees

9 years ago by The Guardian

New Zealand remain the yardstick but their flaws feed Lions’ hopes for next summer even though the settled order of the Six Nations is in need of a shake-upThe All Blacks remain at the top of the world...

Lions raid their neighbours

9 years ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: The Lions' on-field success and attractive game are among the key reasons why you players are flocking to Ellis Park.

WATCH: Gatland on Lions picks

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

With the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand edging ever closer, Warren Gatland gives his views on the autumn internationals and looks at how they could alter his selection decisions.

Alan Quinlan: Idea of Sexton taking six months out is ludicrous - he needs a slice of luck, not a sabbatical

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Johnny Sexton crouched over Ronan O'Gara and screamed in his face. "Cheeky b*****d," I thought when I saw the photograph. This was a few days later, by which stage we'd been hammered out the gate, and...

England v Australia: rugby union autumn international – live!

9 years ago by The Guardian

Live updates from the Test at TwickenhamJones mocked up as clown by The Australian newspaperAnd feel free to send Barry an email or tweet @bglendenning 2.05pm GMT On Sky Sports, Michael Lynagh, Warren...

The Agenda: who will join Warren Gatland in the Lions’ den?

9 years ago by The Guardian

Backroom staff for New Zealand tour set to be announced as Team GB rival Tottenham in struggling to shift tickets and European rugby and football returnOn Wednesday the British and Irish Lions head coach,...