The lion king

Rugby’s most outspoken and influential journalist

If anyone can lead the British and Irish Lions to victory in Australia, it’s Maro Itoje, says Simon Barnes

Being called up to the Lions is the pinnacle of any rugby player’s career, says former Wales captain Dan Biggar

Anthony Watson has been forced into retirement early but is not bitter given his glittering career which took in two Lions tours

THIS IS THE THIRD OF A THREE-PART SERIES MARKING THE SILVER JUBILEE OF THE 2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS

After joining the club as a schoolboy, John Terry rose to become one of Chelsea’s most iconic players and captains. Gianluca Vialli gave him his debut in 1998 but his breakthrough came in 2000-01, whe