Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks
Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits
Lions squads have proved a moveable feast down the years
John O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the end
Geordan Murphy needs Tigers to wear hearts on sleeves
Former Ireland international was appointed Leicester’s full-time coach on Tuesday
Rugby players who last more than a decade can count themselves lucky
Donncha O’Callaghan, one of the few left with experience of club rugby in 20th century
Gerry Thornley: O’Brien desperate to make mark in battle for backrow
All eight loose forwards selected in the Lions squad could conceivably feature in the test series
Rugby Stats: Nervous times for Lions still involved with clubs
Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad
Rugby’s wild geese: the ups and downs of a life lived in exile
We speak to three players who departed Irish shores for the benefit of their careers
Six Nations wipeout does not mean player can’t return with roar for Lions
Earls and Quinlan were named in 2009 squad despite missing tournament for Ireland
England wary of losing grand slam against France
The title may be in bag but a first full set of victories is the goal of Eddie Jones’s men
England’s Sam Burgess only to be considered as a centre
Boss Stuart Lancaster will only pick league convert in midfield and not the backrow
Courtney Lawes and Mike Brown return for England
Changes to team that lost to Ireland for test of winless Scotland
Six Nations 2015: England player ratings
John O’Sullivan assesses the English performances at the Aviva Stadium
Six Nations: Stopping Robshaw the key for Ireland
Nullifying the England captain’s effectiveness at the Aviva a must if Ireland are to prevail
Jack Nowell to wing it for England as Stuart Lancaster seeks strong start against Ireland
Exeter man set to replace Jonny May to help counter Johnny Sextona and Conor Murray’s kicking game
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