Rio 2016 Olympics: All you need to know as the sporting spectacle starts
TODAY sees the start of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Rugby
VIDEO: Looking back at the Olympics – in numbers
As the countdown to the Rio Olympic Games intensifies, we look back at some of the surprising numbers from previous tournaments.
David Sole: Scotland couldn’t turn pressure into points in Six Nations opener
YESTERDAY’S Calcutta Cup match was significant for coaches and players of both teams.
RBS Six Nations: The 6 top players to look out for in this year’s tournament
EVERY side’s key player as the tournament gets under way.
David Sole: Jonah Lomu was a legend in the full sense of the word
LEGEND is an often over-used word in the world of sport.
Tributes paid after death of New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu
STARS from the world of sport and beyond have paid tribute to legendary New Zealand rugby player Jonah Lomu, who has died at 40.
Pain of Rugby World Cup failure will take a long time to go away, says Stuart Lancaster
STUART LANCASTER last night admitted that the pain of England’s Rugby World Cup failure would take a long time to go away.
England 60 Uruguay 3: Hosts end tournament with easy win
ENGLAND rounded off their Rugby World Cup with a ten-try romp in Manchester in their final act at their own party.
Stuart Lancaster hopes England won’t blame players after crushing World Cup exit at the hands of Australia
England 13, Australia 33
Wales’ 28-25 Rugby World Cup win over England at Twickenham was one of their finest moments
WALES delivered one of the finest moments in their proud rugby history as they stormed Twickenham for a sensational World Cup victory.
Lancaster faces the music after England’s Rugby World Cup defeat to Wales, but vows to meet Australia head-on
ENGLAND coach Stuart Lancaster was last night facing the music after his side’s dramatic 28-25 Rugby World Cup defeat to Wales.