George Smith

Wasps announce signing of Australia’s Kurtley Beale

Waratahs back to become highest-paid player in English Premiership history

Gordon D’Arcy: Return of Ireland players tips balance towards Leinster

Fixture against Munster will always be the one that matters most to Leinster players

‘All hands on deck’ for injury-hit Leinster as they face Dragons

Leinster suffer from interminably long injury list and concussive non-concussion

Johnny Sexton concussion leaves way clear for Wasps to sting hard

Leinster suffer heaviest defeat in Europe, but main concern is for Ireland’s outhalf

Champions Cup sparkle can dispel World Cup hangover

Irish provinces capable of a clean sweep this weekend as European campaign gets underway

Irish provinces out of place in rugby’s rich man’s world

Wasps’ brilliant back three highlights new money available to English Premiership clubs

Michael Cheika formula has mended a broken team

The Australia coach sat down with Gerry Thornley to discuss his motivational tactics

RWC #22 - Brian O’Driscoll reaches for the corner against Australia

Ireland’s very own superman drags us so close to a famous victory back in 2003

Joe Schmidt plays down Jack McGrath incident

Possible citing for Ireland prop an issue after narrow defeat to the Barbarians

Barbarians claim spoils against Ireland in error-strewn affair

Jack McGrath will face nervous wait over yellow card for kneeing

Ireland’s latest centenarian celebrates his birthday in the pub

Born in 1915, George Smith worked as a docker until his retirement 35 years ago

Concussion such a cause for concern in US it may result in huge changes

Claims that outdated methods are putting millions of young sportspeople at risk

IRB to block Games loophole allowing players to switch national allegiance

Steffon Armitage considering options with France for the 2015 World Cup

Rare moss thought to be extinct in Ireland found in Offaly bog

The rare moss was found by ecologist Dr George Smith in Clara

‘Not too many players you’d come across who haven’t been concussed’ – McFadden

Leinster winger accepts rugby is getting physically harder every year

Chiefs head off Brumbies at the pass

New Zealand team win the Super 15 title for the second season in succession

Lions shred Wallabies in first series win since 1997

Gerry Thornley reports from Sydney

Gatland hopes his big gambles pays off for the Lions

Wallabies more likely to produce a moment of magic to win the series

Lions’ negative game plan hands all the momentum to Australia

Dropping of O’Driscoll a huge mistake

Lions keen to move on from ‘Wednesday’s’ O’Driscoll story

Rowntree says no injury concerns ahead of final test

Intense scrutiny having no adverse effect on a relaxed and engaging Robbie Deans

Wallabies coach makes his own big call, restoring veteran George Smith

Deans keeps faith with O’Connor for second test

Wallabies coach keeps converted winger at outhalf for second match of series against the Lions

Injured O’Connell agrees to request to remain on with Lions

Munster man intends to still play a part as Warren Gatland’s men bid for series glory

ACT Brumbies out to make most of free shot at Lions in Canberra

Host side not fully loaded but victory would boost coach Jake White’s chances of succeeding Robbie Deans as Wallabies head coach

Second coming proving all the sweeter for Brumbies’ Clyde Rathbone

Former Wallaby looking forward to locking horns with the Lions

Quade Cooper omitted from Australia squad as Kurtley Beale returns

Coach Robbie Deans set to announce his final six players this week

Welsh duo back in harness with Lions

But Ireland fullback Rob Kearney remains sidelined with hamstring tear

Wallabies winger Digby Ioane may miss first Lions test

New Zealand-born 27-year-old underwent knee surgery today and faces race to be fit for June 22nd match

Lynagh believes O’Connell should lead Lions in Australia

Former Wallaby great says Munster man ticks all the right boxes

Smith back in Wallabies frame after extending Brumbies contract

Flanker could face British and Irish Lions during their Australia tour

Beale and Vuna sent home after Durban incident

Australia duo could face further sanctions from ARU

Pocock to miss Lions series

Australian flanker suffered serious knee injury playing for Brumbies yesterday

Pocock suffers serious knee injury

Australian flanker could miss Lions matches

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