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The British and Irish Lions celebrate beating South Africa on July 24, 2021
Five talking points ahead of the Lions' second South Africa Test
Victory would give Warren Gatland's men an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
13:03
Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Warren Gatland admits he is "always nervous" in the box
The British and Irish Lions boss will be racked with tension when he takes charge of Saturday's opening fixture on South African soil.
Jul 2, 22:10
Ian McGeechan pictured in March 2012
Scott Hastings: 'Scotland have underachieved since 1990 Grand Slam'
Hastings believes the players who came after that joyful day in 1990 should have achieved more.
Mar 17, 19:46
Ian McGeechan pictured in March 2012
Coronavirus: Scotland Grand Slam winners forced to scale down anniversary plans
The team won the Five Nations Grand Slam 30 years ago.
Mar 17, 16:55
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Sir Ian McGeechan: 'Dylan Hartley should be England captain'
Sir Ian McGeechan says that Eddie Jones should name Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley as the new England captain.
Nov 28, 14:28
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Sir Clive Woodward: 'Ian Ritchie should be nowhere near England review panel'
Sir Clive Woodward believes that Rugby Football Union chief Ian Ritchie should "not be allowed anywhere near" the review panel into England's Rugby World Cup failure.
Oct 25, 14:16
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Ian McGeechan: 'Clermont can get better of Toulon in European Cup final'
Sir Ian McGeechan offers his support to Clermont Auvergne ahead of next weekend's European Rugby Champions Cup final meeting with reigning champions Toulon.
Apr 27, 10:35
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Yorkshire Carnegie target promotion to Aviva Premiership with Kevin Sinfield
Yorkshire Carnegie executive president Sir Ian McGeechan wants the club to regain their place in the Aviva Premiership after announcing the capture of Kevin Sinfield.
Mar 31, 13:13
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Jonny Wilkinson, Sir Clive Woodward join ITV lineup for World Cup coverage
Jonny Wilkinson and Sir Clive Woodward are named among ITV's lineup for this year's World Cup coverage.
Mar 23, 10:37
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Yorkshire Carnegie bring in Bryan Redpath as head coach
Bryan Redpath is named Yorkshire Carnegie's new head coach.
Mar 14, 14:41
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Sir Ian McGeechan takes temporary charge of Yorkshire Carnegie
Sir Ian McGeechan takes temporary charge of Yorkshire Carnegie following the departure of Tommy McGee.
Mar 7, 15:04
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Leeds Carnegie to be renamed Yorkshire Carnegie
Leeds Carnegie confirm they will be called Yorkshire Carnegie next season.
Jul 9, 20:54
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Leeds Carnegie to change name to Yorkshire Carnegie
Championship club Leeds Carnegie announce plans to change their name to Yorkshire Carnegie in an attempt to broaden the club's appeal across the county.
Feb 11, 14:02
Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013
Ian McGeechan: 'Lions will miss Brian O'Driscoll's leadership'
Sir Ian McGeechan believes that the British and Irish Lions will miss the leadership of Brian O'Driscoll against Australia on Saturday.
Jul 5, 11:55
Kyran Bracken in action for England against Australia.
Interview: Kyran Bracken
Sports Mole talks to former British and Irish Lions scrum-half Kyran Bracken about his experiences wearing the famous red jersey as well as the current squad's fortunes out in Australia.
Jun 26, 12:15
Sir Ian McGeechan
Sir Ian McGeechan issues British and Irish Lions rallying call
Sir Ian McGeechan urges the British and Irish Lions to show what selection for the tour means to them when facing Australia.
Jun 22, 07:50
Mike Phillips in action for Wales on February 2, 2013
Mike Phillips: "The Lions is the ultimate"
Mike Phillips says that he is aiming to build on his performances in South Africa four years ago to help the British and Irish Lions capture their first series victory since 1997.
Jun 1, 04:50
Sir Ian McGeechan
Sir Ian McGeechan backs Sam Warburton as Lions skipper
Former British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan backs Wales flanker Sam Warburton to captain the Lions in the summer tour of Australia.
Apr 29, 15:45
Sir Ian McGeechan
Sir Ian McGeechan picks Sam Warbuton as Lions skipper
Former British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan backs Wales flanker Sam Warburton to be named as the Lions skipper.
Mar 19, 14:05
Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland to be named British and Irish Lions coach
Warren Gatland will be named as the British and Irish Lions coach later today.
Sep 4, 07:25
Warren Gatland
Report: Lions to appoint Warren Gatland next month
The British and Irish Lions reportedly plan to officially announce Warren Gatland as head coach for next summer's tour of Australia on September 4.
Aug 22, 04:37
Lewis Moody
Lewis Moody: 'Bath need to challenge'
Lewis Moody says that the appointment of Gary Gold as coach can help Bath to success.
Jul 18, 08:12
Sir Ian McGeechan
Sir Ian McGeechan urges late Lions call
Legendary British and Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan urges Warren Gatland to choose his captain for next year's tour at the last possible opportunity.
Jul 2, 17:59
Martin Haag
Bath Rugby confirm Martin Haag exit
Bath Rugby reveal that they will not be extending the contract of coach Martin Haag beyond the end of the current season.
Apr 10, 13:23
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Bath chairman Bruce Craig calls for improvement
Bath chairman Bruce Craig urges the team to improve for next season following a "disappointing" year's campaign.
Apr 5, 17:56
Sir Ian McGeechan
Bath Rugby confirm Sir Ian McGeechan departure
Sir Ian McGeechan will leave his role as director of rugby with Bath at the end of the season.
Apr 4, 13:29
Sir Ian McGeechan
Sir Ian McGeechan for Bath exit?
Sir Ian McGeechan will be sacked from his position at Bath within the next 48 hours, according to reports.
Apr 3, 08:57
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Sir Ian McGeechan "disappointed" by Martin Johnson resignation
Sir Ian McGeechan is "disappointed" with Martin Johnson's resignation as England's head coach.
Nov 16, 21:28

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Olympic medal table header
CountryGold medalSilver MedalBronze MedalT
ChinaChina1891138
JapanJapan174627
United StatesUnited States16171144
Olympics flagOlympic Athletes from Russia10141034
AustraliaAustralia1031225
Great BritainGreat Britain79925
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Saturday's key events


TRIATHLON
· After silvers in both the men's and women's events, Team GB will be fancied to get on the podium again in the mixed relay (11.30pm-1am)

SWIMMING
· Touted as Michael Phelps's successor, Caeleb Dressel already has two gold medals from these Games and he will be going for a third in the men's 50m butterfly final (2.30am)
· It is Katie Ledecky vs. Ariarne Titmus III in the women's 800m freestyle final, with Ledecky entering as firm favourite (2.46am)
· Great Britain will be heavily fancied to add another gold medal to their swimming haul, having produced by far the fastest qualifying time for the mixed 4x100m medley relay final (3.43am)

ATHLETICS
· Dina Asher-Smith is one of three British women in the 100m semi-finals (3.01am-3.20am), and will hope to challenge for a medal in what is likely to be a star-studded final (1.50pm)
· The inaugural Olympic 4x400m mixed relay event concludes with Great Britain one of the eight finalists going for gold (1.35pm)

RUGBY SEVENS
· Team GB's dreams of an unlikely gold are still alive in the women's event as they face France in their semi-final (3.30am). The winners will face either New Zealand or Fiji in the gold medal match later in the day (10am)

SAILING
· Gold medals are up for grabs in the windsurfer - RS:X finals. Emma Wilson participates for Team GB in the women's final (6.33am), while Tom Squires is in action in the men's (7.33am)

TENNIS
· Following his shock semi-final defeat, ending his hopes of a Golden Slam in 2021, Novak Djokovic battles for bronze against Pablo Carreno Busta (7am)
· The women's singles event reaches its conclusion with the gold medal match between Belinda Bencic and Marketa Vondrousova

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