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Lions win throwback to glorious times of old

Stuart Barnes says Ian McGeechan has restored with this tour that which made the Lions popular all over the world

Lions dream is far from over

The last 20 minutes proved the tourists have the mental courage, the skill and the tempo to level the series in Pretoria

Lion king? Loin king, more like

We may revere courage of these beasts but they are more interested in sex, says Simon Barnes, who lived with a pride in Zambia

Rusty Springboks can be snared by Lions

Peter de Villiers, the South Africa coach, is set to play into the touring side’s hands by picking men out of form

Province will provide toughest test yet

Stuart Barnes says the Lions will face the most difficult challenge of their tour to date in Cape Town on Saturday

Springboks adopt scorched earth policy

South African internationals are avoiding contact with the Lions in the hope of springing a surprise in the first Test

Federer fights way into French Open final

The world No2 twice had to battle back from a set down to beat Juan Martin del Potro 3-6, 7-6, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 in a thriller

Byrne puts his best foot forward

Ospreys full-back comes to the rescue of jittery tourists to nail down first Test victory against the Royal XV

No glory for sad Tigers as defeat is the bitterest blow

Leicester came close to producing a finale to the season that five months ago was beyond contemplation, says Stuart Barnes

Stuart Barnes's Preview: Heineken Cup final - Leicester v Leinster

Leicester have the experience of the big occasion, but if Leinster can produce inspiration the title can remain in Ireland

Cockerill looks to double triumph

The Tigers needed to change their stripes to become champions - and the elevation of their assistant coach was key to success

Bopara passes his England audition

A century at Lord's against West Indies should ensure that the Essex batsman will be batting at No 3 for some time to come

Leicester look for Italian job

Hopes of defying the odds during the Heineken Cup semi-final against Cardiff rest on Martin Castrogiovanni’s scrum power

Tourists are spoiling for a fight

By overlooking Tom Croft in favour of Alan Quinlan, the Lions have decided where to win the war

Nick Evans, perfect 10

The All Black who became multicoloured after playing second string to Dan Carter can drive Quins forward today

Six Nations puts Lions on the back foot

Tournament was not the springboard from which British Isles can confidently challenge South Africa, says Stuart Barnes

Munster laid platform for Kidney’s men

Heineken Cup success restored belief and proved Ireland could be more than just the union’s bridesmaid, says Stuart Barnes

Johnson risks taking England down cul-de-sac

The England management's safety-first approach is exposed by French coach’s determination to run free

Irish must cast off fear to create history

O’Gara must get flatter, O’Driscoll must get his hands on the ball earlier, and Ireland must ask questions of a Welsh defence

Hot tips, cold feet and just a few regrets

Cheltenham fever afflicts punters old enough to know better, writes Stuart Barnes