Newcastle learn the identity of their cup opponents

4:52pm Monday 6th July 2009

NEWCASTLE Falcons will open their Anglo-Welsh Cup account at Worcester Warriors. The Falcons will then face Harlequins at home, Cardiff Blues away and London Wasps at home, as they look to progress to the semi-finals.

Vickery believes Lions can still roar

9:16am Monday 6th July 2009

South Africa 9 British and Irish Lions 28.

Shaw gets ban

9:25am Monday 6th July 2009

BRITISH and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has received a two-week ban after being cited for dangerous play during Saturday’s third Test victory over South Africa in Johannesburg, the South Africa Rugby Football Union have announced.

Lawrence Dallaglio: Lions’ credibility very much intact

9:37am Saturday 4th July 2009

The former England captain and British Lion, Lawrence Dallaglio, writes for The Northern Echo.

Vickery determined to tame ‘The Beast’

9:23am Saturday 4th July 2009

PHIL Vickery is looking forward to today’s third Test against South Africa, his last appearance in a British and Irish Lions jersey, more than any other game of his career.

Springboks unhappy with Botha decision

9:22am Saturday 4th July 2009

SOUTH Africa captain John Smit has slammed the ‘‘ludicrous’’ decision that means Springboks hard man Bakkies Botha will miss today’s final Lions showdown.

Bobo joins Falcons

9:22am Saturday 4th July 2009

SOUTH African centre Gcobani Bobo has agreed a two-year contract with Newcastle.

Worsley backing Vickery

8:05am Friday 3rd July 2009

JOE Worsley has backed his Wasps and England colleague Phil Vickery to recover from a first Test ‘beasting’ when the British and Irish Lions conclude their tour of South Africa tomorrow.

Phillips blasts “disgusting” Boks

10:23am Monday 29th June 2009

South Africa 28 British and Irish Lions 25

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