British and Irish Lions reporter notebook: Back-row conundrums, importance of power and Andy Farrell’s final words | Rugby Union News

Back-row conundrums, the importance of power in light of Wallabies injuries and Andy Farrell’s final message to his players. Just some of the multitude of talking points ahead of the…

Super League: Joe Ofahengaue’s brace of tries powers Leigh Leopards to first victory at St Helens since 1982 | Rugby League News

Two second-half tries from Joe Ofahengaue ensured Leigh Leopards of their first win at St Helens since 1982 as they kept the pressure on at the top of the Super…

Ruth Chepngetich: Women’s marathon world record holder suspended after testing positive for banned substance | Athletics News

Ruth Chepngetich tested positive for a banned substance, hydrochlorothiazide or HCTZ; the Athletics Integrity Unit said HCTZ is used clinically to treat fluid retention and hypertension; Chepngetich set the world record…

British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell defends no Welshmen making Test XV for first time since 1896: ‘Jac Morgan as close as it gets’ | Rugby Union News

Andy Farrell has defended his decision to name a British and Irish Lions Test side without a Welsh player for the first time since 1896, saying Jac Morgan was “as…

British and Irish Lions: Tom Curry, Sione Tuipulotu start first Test vs Australia as Owen Farrell, Henry Pollock miss out on squad | Rugby Union News

Tom Curry and Sione Tuipulotu have won respective selection battles to start for the British and Irish Lions in Saturday’s first Test against Australia, in a squad which does not…

St Helens vs Leigh Leopards: Paul Wellens ‘not concerned’ by St Helens attack ahead of key Super League clash | Rugby League News

St Helens head coach Paul Wellens says he’s “not overly concerned” with his side’s attacking struggles as they get set to face in-form Leigh Leopards on Thursday. St Helens are…

Why Australia cannot be written off in Test series against British and Irish Lions | Rugby Union News

Just what state is Australian rugby in ahead of the three-Test showdown against the British and Irish Lions? After a ruinous World Cup campaign and Eddie Jones’ acrimonious exit, shoots…

Rugby League bosses to meet Salford amid threats of a player protest | Rugby League News

Rugby League bosses will meet with Salford Red Devils amid threats of a player protest in Friday’s Super League game against Leeds Rhinos. A number of senior Salford players have…

British and Irish Lions tour of Australia: In conversation with front-of-shirt sponsor Howden – who, how and why? | Rugby Union News

March 24, 1973. The date believed to be the first occasion a sports team exhibited a front-of-shirt sponsor – a phenomenon synonymous with professional competition these days, of course. Eintracht…

British and Irish Lions: Henry Pollock can add to his ‘highlights reel’ with inclusion in Andy Farrell’s Test side | Rugby Union News

Henry Pollock has had nothing short of a mesmeric rise in rugby union in the past 12 months and a British and Irish Lions Test cap is within touching distance.…