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Eastern Province to make a statement

The Eastern Province Rugby Union plans to invite several of its former players now plying their trade for other teams across the country to turn out for a Coastal XV against the British and Irish Lions later this year. FULL STORY >>

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McGeechan leaves Lions doors wide open

McGeechan leaves Lions doors wide open

Ian McGeechan will not name an extended British and Irish Lions preliminary squad in January as had previously been planned, it emerged on Thursday.

Tipster's calls for 2009

Tipster's calls for 2009

New Year is upon the rugby world with early hard graft poised to pay dividends for several teams whether north or south of the equator during 2009.

Geech expects tough Lions tour

Geech expects tough Lions tour

British & Irish Lions boss Ian McGeechan says that his chosen squad must "get everything right" if they are to have a chance of defeating world champions South Africa next year.

Vickery to lead the Lions?

Vickery to lead the Lions?

Wasps prop Phil Vickery has emerged as the shock contender to captain the British & Irish Lions on their 2009 tour of South Africa.

MORE British and Irish Lions HEADLINES

  • SANZAR chooses Merit Panel
  • Only match-fit Lions required
  • Rowntree gets the Lions nod
  • Boks will be at full-strength for Lions
  • Welsh given Billy Whizz's backing
  • Murray plays down Lions call
  • Byrne has designs on a Lions spot
  • Lions boss keeping positive
  • SA Rugby announce Lions ticket details
  • Boks a mixed bag - McGeechan
  • Lions role up for grabs
  • Tug-of-war for B&I captaincy begins
  • Gatland's warning to Grand Slammers
  • Howley's star still on the rise
  • McGeechan rallies Lions
  • Lions consist of Wasps and Dragons
  • White reveals Lions talks
  • O'Driscoll craves Lions success
  • Fresh setback for Wilkinson
  • McGeechan unveils Lions plans

Looking for Lions

Jamie Heaslip storms back into Lions contention!

SRWC: Tempe Old Devils

We take a look at the Social Rugby World Cup teams, with America next up!

The view from the Hill

Richard Hill takes time out to talk Six Nations...

Gallery - Six Nations Opening Weekend

It's show time! The 2009 Six Nations kicks off at Twickenham Is that Goode for you? Andy Goode scored after just 95 seconds Confidence? Arrogance? Crazy? Nick Mallett's selections were under the spotlight