Guards, and Their Paychecks, Are Finally Standing Out
Today’s guards have come along at the perfect time, benefiting from a confluence of a big jump in the salary cap and a fundamental shift in football strategy. nytimes.com
Stringer axed for France clash
Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has reacted to his side's dire 14-10 victory over Georgia by making three changes for the pivotal World Cup clash with France. rte.ie
Lions to play 10 matches in 2009 tour of South Africa
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - The British and Irish Lions will play 10 matches -- including three tests -- on their 2009 tour of South Africa, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced in Cape Town on Thursday. feeds.reuters.com
Leeds 38 - 16 Celtic Crusaders
Whiz-kid Kallum Watkins showed plenty of teen spirit as the Leeds Rhinoscharged into Tuesday night's fifthround Carnegie Challenge Cup draw. rss.feedsportal.com