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Guscott becomes pride of the Lions in Brisbane

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful

Covid can't keep Tuala down long

DESPITE having played just seven games, Ahsee Tuala is having an eventful season.

BT must not hold the Premiership to ransom

BT Sports has been good for Premiership Rugby, investing a lot of money, and a lot of time and effort in providing excellent coverage, but when it comes to major issues in the game, should they be reporting the facts, or expounding their views?

Why Spend If Academy System Works So Well?

It seems to me that Premiership Rugby has got rather too full of its own importance.

Parton try lands the KO for Irish fighters

LIKE two sluggers without much care for their own wellbeing, London Irish and Gloucester traded blows throughout a nine-try thriller in Brentford.

Jones aims to develop Harlequins' mean streak

ADAM Jones has urged Harlequins to adopt the sort of hard edge possessed by the Wales teams he played for under Warren Gatland if they are to achieve success.

Return of the ruck will save our game

It is 16 long years since the large England lock Danny Grewcock planted one of his size umpteens on the head of Dwayne Peel while the Wales scrum-half was still standing upright – a feat of loose-limbed athleticism so impressive, it made Bruce Lee look arthritic by comparison.

It could go pear-shaped for Eddie very quickly

YOU could, literally, count the onlookers at a deserted Twickenham yesterday on the fingers of one hand but one solitary figure hunched against the rain and cold was Lions coach Warren Gatland and wouldn’t you just give a penny for his thoughts this morning.

Hogg heroes make Eddie lads look like a pig's ear

SCOTLAND rose to the occasion by winning the landmark 150th international against England just as they had the first meeting in Edinburgh in 1871.

The world leaders in prevarication!

There’s an old adage, ‘When you’ve nothing to say, say nothing’, and it’s one that World Rugby would do well to take to heart. When you see a Press release entitled ‘Rugby united in approach to optimising the men’s international calendar’ it’s reasonable to think it might be followed by something of substance, but what we got was waffle and management-speak of the most ridiculous kind.

Yellow fever makes Wasps look sickly

WHAT a turnaround! A month ago everything in Wasps’ garden was rosy with European qualification already assured and the completion of a five-match winning run culminating in a thrilling 52-44 victory at Bath.

Bears confident more cubs will push through

PAT Lam’s relentlessly bullish policy of raising expectation will inspire Bristol’s homegrown youngsters to fight for first team places, insists senior academy manager Gethin Watts.

Dupont The Star Again As France Run In Seven

How good is Antoine Dupont? France counted the ways at least three times in the opening half-hour.

Korczyk inspired by Jordy's promotion

AUSTRALIAN back row dervish Adam Korczyk hopes a fruitful spell at Ealing Trailfinders can pave the way for an eventual surge back into Wallabies contention.

Hill must block easy access to gold zone

FRUSTRATED captain Ted Hill demands Worcester improve their discipline to halt a run of six successive Premiership defeats.

Unlucky Farrell will need to get rub of the green

ANDY Farrell has gone through an array of experiences since he took charge of Ireland just over a year ago but at this stage he must be wondering if he’s ever going to enjoy a bit of good luck in this job as one misfortune follows another.

Jack's shriek of pain was the stuff of nightmares

A much better performance from England and indeed a much better performance from Italy in a sparky occasionally feisty match that maintained your interest but not for the first time I was left wondering how serious rugby really is in minimising serious injury.

We can still win title insists Jonny

JONNY May insisted England are over their Scottish nightmare and are still eyeing another Six Nations title after putting six tries past Italy in yesterday’s 41-18 win at Twickenham.

Williams buckles under pressure of shoot-out

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful

Henshaw return was reckless says doctor

The carnage in Cardiff last Sunday added up to a Six Nations record, one which the organisers will most definitely be rushing to shout from the rooftops.

Burns gets a bashing for being English!

I never cease to be amazed by the differing ways in which supporters react to players’ indiscretions. When Billy Burns missed touch at the end of the Wales v Ireland game, he came in for some shocking abuse from some so-called fans – including a couple who played the nationality card, accusing him of being English!

TURBINES STOP TURNING AT CITY

OXFORD City created a slice of history as they booked a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Trophy for the first time in their history, with victory over Peterborough Sports.

SBARRA PUNISHES TEN-MAN SPITFIRES

SUBSTITUTE Joe Sbarra salvaged a point for Solihull Moors with a stoppage-time equaliser to deny an Eastleigh side who played the entire second half with ten men after Joe Partington had been sent off on the stroke of half-time.

WEARY SAINTS FIND THEIR FEET

BRACKLEY Town dusted down the cobwebs of a month-long spell on the sidelines to move into fourth place in the table with a come from-behind victory over FA Cup heroes Chorley.

READY TO PHIL MY BOOTS AS A BOSS

SOUTH SHIELDS midfielder Phil Turnbull is eyeing up a career in management – but has heeded warnings given to him by twin brother Stephen.

HAWKS CHIEF DOSWELL LEFT IN A SPOT OF BOTHER AGAIN

Eighth shootout anguish for Dos

Gulls flying high for Johnson

THERE was to be no FA Trophy upset at Haig Avenue as National League leaders Torquay United edged past Southport to reach the quarter-finals.

Glovers forced to Reid the script

ALEX REID’S first-half strike was enough to seal the points for a Stockport County side who kept their first clean sheet in three games under new boss Simon Rusk.

Care And Smith Show Outclasses The Tigers

Marcus Smith and Danny Care showed just why Harlequins were so happy to secure them on new contracts as they proved too hot for Leicester to handle.

He May Be Rookie, But Boss Rusk Is No Risk For Hatters

While Simon Rusk was lifting the Conference title with Crawley Town, Stockport County were on their way out of the Football League for the first time since 1905.