16 h. ago Finn Russell leads Bath to European glory as Scottish referee at centre of controversy

Russell kicks 17 points as Bath defeat Lyon in Challenge Cup final

Politics

16 h. ago Bath beat Lyon to win EPCR Challenge Cup and edge closer to trophy treble

The Premiership Cup winners beat the French side 37-12 in Cardiff.

Politics

47 h. ago Time for Scotland's star Finn Russell to reap the rugby rewards his talent deserves

Scotland stand-off on the cusp of glory for Bath and Lions

Events

66 h. ago Finn Russell nominated for prestigious award alongside fellow British and Irish Lion

What the stats say as Russell up for player of season

Events

66 h. ago Member of Irish rap trio Kneecap charged with a terror offense in the UK

British police on Wednesday charged a member of Irish hip-hopgroup Kneecap with a terrorism offense for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert

Events

4 d. ago The complex eligibility debate at the heart of the British and Irish Lions squad

Sione Tuipulotu and James Lowe are two of a group of foreign-born Lions tourists who will add plenty to Andy Farrell’s squad in Australia – but not everyone is happy that they have been picked

Politics

5 d. ago Three new Welshmen join British and Irish Lions tour as squad and staff assemble

Andy Farrell's squad have come together for the first time ahead of a busy summer - with some new additions revealed

Politics

6 d. ago Willie Mullins gets royal seal of approval as he becomes first Irish trainer to saddle a horse for the British monarch

Reaching High became the first runner to be saddled by an Irish trainer for the reigning British Monarchs, the responsibility of preparing the horse being granted to Willie Mullins.

Politics

8 d. ago British and Irish Lion Tom Curry admits to mixed emotions after second call

Tom Curry has made a second British and Irish Lions tour but twin brother Ben narrowly missed out, leading to mixed emotions with the pair determined to bring Premiership success to Sale

Politics

9 d. ago Lions star credits former football hooligan with changing his life after brush with law

British and Irish Lions star Ellis Genge was heading down the wrong path before former Bristol City football hooligan Lloyd Russell stepped in to mentor him

Politics

1 week ago Leicester Tigers unveil former player Geoff Parling as surprise Michael Cheika replacement

The former lock made nearly 100 appearances for Tigers as a player and will take up his role after coaching against the British and Irish Lions this summer

Sport

1 week ago Gerry Adams fights for peacemaker reputation in trial over BBC murdered spy claim

Former Sinn Féin leader denies claim made in 2016 documentary he sanctioned 2006 killing of MI5 informant Denis DonaldsonIt is a small, compact courtroom with a digital clock that glows beneath the judge’s bench, but the evidence unfurled in the case of Gerry Adams versus the BBC is expansive and spans decades of Irish and British history.The former Sinn Féin leader’s childhood and political awakening, the evolution of the Troubles, the IRA’s deadly campaign, the peace process, the murder of a British spy, all have been outlined – and contested – in the libel hearing at Dublin’s high court. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago British and Irish Lions hero Sir Ian McGeechan, 78, reveals he has prostate cancer

Sir Ian McGeechan, 78, has had to undergo a six-week course of radiotherapy at a hospital in Leeds following a blood test, he told The Telegraph.

Politics

1 week ago Former Scotland and Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan says he has prostate cancer

78-year-old says he has recently undergone radiotherapyMcGeechan led four British & Irish Lions toursSir Ian McGeechan, the former head coach of Scotland and the British & Irish Lions, has urged rugby players and all younger men to get themselves tested after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.The 78-year-old, who is currently consultant director of rugby at Championship club Doncaster, led Scotland to the grand slam in the 1990 Five Nations. McGeechan oversaw four series as the Lions head coach, defeating Australia in 1989 and South Africa in 1997. He also led the team on tours of New Zealand in 1993 and South Africa again in 2009. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago British and Irish Lions great Sir Ian McGeechan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

The former Scotland international has urged people to get tested

Science

1 week ago Scott Cummings’ inclusion in Lions squad no surprise to me – Zander Fagerson

The Scotland lock had been sidelined since January with an arm injury.

Politics

1 week ago Ugo Monye backs Lions for victory with 'extra motivation' for Andy Farrell's squad

The British & Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of Australia has been named and former England and Lions star Ugo Monye has tipped them to seal a momentous victory

Politics

2 w. ago Believe the hype: make Pollock the Lions midweek captain and watch him flourish | Ugo Monye

Northampton flanker brings energy and excitement and can thrive if given the honour and responsibility by Andy FarrellA couple of months ago, after Henry Pollock scored his first Premiership try against Sale in what is sure to be a contender for try of the season, I got a little excited. I called Phil Dowson – someone I have known since he was 19 – to speak to him about this star in the making. I asked if I was getting carried away with myself. Phil said he is a good kid who works hard on his game, and the next day I’m thinking about Pollock as a midweek captain for the British & Irish Lions.Fast forward two months and I’m of the same opinion. This isn’t me getting swept up in the hype, and that certainly isn’t to say Pollock cannot force his way into the Lions Test team or squad, but just give him the responsibility and let him flourish. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago British & Irish Lions starting XVs to face Australia: Our experts' picks

The Lions selection battle has only just begun. After Andy Farrell named a squad of 38 (or should that be 40?) to tour Australia this summer on Thursday, the next step is picking a starting team.

Politics

2 w. ago Pollock a proud Lion after ‘nailing it’ for Northampton and England

A call-up from Andy Farrell for the young flanker crowns a remarkable breakthrough year with club and countryThese are good times at Franklin’s Gardens. Five days after the squad celebrated one of the great victories against Leinster, four of them were picked by the British & Irish Lions. The atmosphere around the old ground has been electric ever since. And while you would expect the quartet, Fin Smith, Henry Pollock, Tommy Freeman, and Alex Mitchell, to be overjoyed, what’s more telling is how happy everyone else at the club seems to be on their behalf. The video of the team celebrating the news has already gone viral, and it turns out that on the night after the squad announcement, Fraser Dingwall had them all around to his house for a celebration dinner.Dingwall, of course, had an outside shot at making the Lions squad himself, but swallowed whatever disappointment he felt after being left out and opened a couple of bottles of champagne for the occasion. Continue reading...

Politics