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McGeechan knighted in New Year Honours Ian McGeechan has been awarded a knighthood in recognition of his services to the sport http://www.espnscrum.com/scotland/rugby/story/107660.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scotland/rugby/story/107660.html Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:25:52 GMT McGeechan set to be knighted All the latest news in brief including reports of a pending knighthood for Lions legend Ian McGeechan http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/107528.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/107528.html Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:56:53 GMT Big names in mix for Player of the Year honour British & Irish Lions stars Jamie Heaslip and Tom Croft are set to renew their rivalry with South Africa's Fourie du Preez and Frans Steyn in the battle for the International Rugby Board Player of the Year award http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/105802.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/105802.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:59:33 GMT O'Gara reveals knock-out blow Lions fly-half Ronan O'Gara has revealed he was knocked out during the crucial second Test defeat to South Africa in Pretoria http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/101063.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/101063.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:52:44 GMT Habana considering next move Bryan Habana is weighing up his next career move ahead of the Tri-Nations http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/99820.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/99820.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:33:12 GMT IRB charge South Africa over protest The IRB has charged South Africa with misconduct following their protest of the ban handed out to Bakkies Botha http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/99666.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/99666.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:59:23 GMT Phillips proud to have given his all British & Irish Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips will leave South Africa proud of his achievements and with a lifetime of memories http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99660.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99660.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:16:54 GMT Jones facing six months out Lions prop Adam Jones faces six months out after it was confirmed that his dislocated shoulder would require surgery http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99647.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99647.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:40:36 GMT McGeechan hopes for a bright future Lions coach Ian McGeechan hopes for a bright future for the tourists after he ended his storied relationship with the side http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99624.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99624.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:10:41 GMT Shaw slapped with two-week ban British & Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has been banned for two weeks after being found guilty of dangerous play by a disciplinary panel http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99621.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99621.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:48:51 GMT Robson calls for Lions to be protected Lions doctor James Robson has called for players to concentrate more on their skills and less on bulking up http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99620.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99620.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:14:33 GMT Shaw cited following Lions' victory Lions lock Simon Shaw has been cited for alleged dangerous play during the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99593.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99593.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:44:37 GMT Lions dig deep for memorable victory "South Africa came into this game demanding justice and it was duly served - but not in the way they had hoped." Graham Jenkins writes http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99583.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99583.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:46:25 GMT South Africa v Lions - How they rated Here's our verdict on the individuals that came together to round of the Lions' tour in Johannesburg http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99579.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99579.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:35:39 GMT Boks' armbands a message to IRB South Africa's players and management staged a silent protest during their third Test defeat to the British & Irish Lions in support of suspended lock Bakkies Botha http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99586.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99586.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:20:39 GMT McGeechan signs off with victory Lions coach Ian McGeechan admitted that his side's third Test win would likely be his last involvement with the tourists http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99575.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99575.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:45:25 GMT Proud Lions end series on a high The British & Irish Lions defeated South Africa 28-9 in the third Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99537.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99537.html Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:04:59 GMT SA Rugby issue Burger report The South African Rugby Union has made public the findings of IRB judicial officer Alan Hudson relating to the eight-week ban meted out to flanker Schalk Burger http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/99532.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/99532.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:01:45 GMT Smit admits fears after Botha ban South Africa skipper John Smit has spoken of the squad's disappointment at the two-week ban handed out to lock Bakkies Botha http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99068.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99068.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:23:58 GMT Boks close in on historic whitewash The British & Irish Lions take on South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday in the third and final Test with nothing but pride at stake http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99067.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lionstour/rugby/story/99067.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:14:26 GMT