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Not your average default swap: Ex-England star Andy Goode on his switch from rugby to currency trading

After 18 seasons in rugby, Goode has swapped his boots for the corporate world.

Aug 14, 2017

By Dan Cancian

Rugby league star Bryce Cartwright's ex-girlfriend who was linked to revenge porn found dead

Brittany Hura published revenge porn of Cartwright and threatened to kill him.

Aug 2, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

BT Sport kicks rivals into touch with landmark European rugby TV deal

Broadcaster will have exclusive rights to all European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games from 2018-19.

Jul 4, 2017

By Dan Cancian

Lions tour manager John Spencer abused by drunken diner ahead of New Zealand clash

69-year-old was involved in an "unsavoury incident" while out to dinner on Thursday.

Jun 23, 2017

By Tony Mogan

Peter O'Mahony to captain British and Irish Lions in first New Zealand Test at Eden Park

Irish back-row led the tourists to a 32-10 victory over the Maori All Blacks last weekend.

Jun 21, 2017

By George Flood

British and Irish Lions warm up for first New Zealand clash by thrashing Chiefs in Hamilton

Jack Nowell scores two of four tries as the tourists' midweek team impress before first All Blacks Test.

Jun 20, 2017

By George Flood

Leigh Halfpenny guides British and Irish Lions to dominant 32-10 victory over Maori All Blacks

Halfpenny scored 21 points as he responded to the challenge set by Lions coach Warren Gatland.

Jun 17, 2017

By Rhod Cannon

New Zealand warm up for British and Irish Lions series by thrashing Samoa

Beauden Barrett scores two tries as All Blacks claim 78-0 win eight days before first test.

Jun 16, 2017

By Nick Howson

Owen Farrell injury leaves British and Irish Lions sweating ahead of first New Zealand test

England fly-half withdraws from squad to face the Maori All Blacks with grade one quad strain.

Jun 15, 2017

By Nick Howson

British and Irish Lions suffer second tour defeat to Highlanders in Dunedin

Elliot Daly misses late long-range penalty as ill-disciplined Lions go down 23-22 at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Jun 13, 2017

By George Flood

Owen Farrell stars as British and Irish Lions earn morale-boosting win over Crusaders

England star kicks all 12 points to help embattled tourists bounce back from Blues defeat.

Jun 10, 2017

By George Flood

Alun Wyn Jones to captain British and Irish Lions against Crusaders as New Zealand name Test squad

Tourists likely to face another stern test from Scott Robertson's unbeaten side after 22-16 loss to the Blues.

Jun 8, 2017

By George Flood

Warren Gatland vows to address error count as British and Irish Lions are stunned by Blues

The Lions suffered their first tour defeat after falling to a 22-16 loss in Auckland.

Jun 7, 2017

By Tony Mogan

'I am a bit like Theresa May': England coach Eddie Jones to halt Lions and 'Warrenball' criticism

Australian believes Warren Gatland's tactics will fail against New Zealand this summer.

Jun 6, 2017

By Nick Howson

Theresa May General Election 2017

Ken Owens to captain British and Irish Lions in second tour clash against Blues

Warren Gatland makes 15 changes to the team who limped to victory over the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians.

Jun 5, 2017

By George Flood

Jet-lagged Lions limp to lacklustre opening tour win in New Zealand

Warren Gatland's leg-lagged side beat New Zealand Provincial Barbarians 13-7 in Whangarei.

Jun 3, 2017

By Nick Howson

James Haskell replaces injured Billy Vunipola in Lions squad for New Zealand tour

Saracens number eight withdraws from 41-man travelling party due to a shoulder injury.

May 22, 2017

By George Flood

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen expects Lions to buckle under the pressure

Warren Gatland's squad is the strongest in many years says two-time World Cup winner.

May 16, 2017

By Nick Howson

England face another 'pool of death' at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan

Eddie Jones' side joined by France and Argentina in tough Pool C following Wednesday's draw ceremony.

May 10, 2017

By George Flood

Dane Coles doubtful for New Zealand vs Lions first test with 'mystery' concussion

All Blacks hooker has not played since March due to exercise-inducing headaches.

May 3, 2017

By Nick Howson

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