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Danny Cipriani is to return to England

Danny Cipriani will return to England 'a better player and person'

Danny Cipriani believes he will return to England "a better player and a better person" following his 18-month stint with Melbourne Rebels.

Drinks giants team up to head off ad regulation

Eight of Europe's biggest alcohol firms have united to draw up new rules for their own advertising in an effort to head off tighter regulation.

Drinks giants team up to head off ad regulation

Eight of Europe's biggest alcohol firms have united to launch new rules for their own advertising in an effort to head off tighter regulation.

Licence to swill: Daniel Craig's Bond will cut back on martinis in favour of Heineken

From martinis to tinnies for an everyman Bond

Will a quick half sully the mystique of 007, wonders Geoffrey Macnab

Staropramen set to fall to Japanese Asahi in $3bn takeover

The British private equity giant CVC Capital Partners is in the final stages of selling the Staropramen Czech lager business to Japan's Asahi for $3bn (£1.87bn).

Former Lion Shane Horgan announces retirement

Former Ireland and British & Irish Lions wing Shane Horgan has been forced into retirement by a long-standing knee injury.

A la playa: A beach near Palma

Traveller's Guide: Mallorca

The largest Balearic island has much to offer beyond the beach, not least dramatic terrain and serene villages.

Mad Dog turns mentor: Moody to try coaching

A shoulder injury has forced the fearless flanker and former England captain to call it quits. He tells James Corrigan what's next
After 71 caps over 16 years Lewis Moody has retirement plans

Lewis Moody: Flanker to try his hand at coaching after body says enough is enough

A shoulder injury has forced 'Mad Dog' to call it quits. He talks to James Corrigan

Heineken drinks to a frothy rise in its profits

Heineken has grabbed market share in the UK, with the brand growing 14 per cent in the year. The group is optimistic that business will be boosted by events such as Euro 2012 football tournament, the Queen's Jubilee and the Olympics.

Richard Donovan: the only man on the planet to run seven marathons on seven continents in less than five days

A quick beer lifted ultra-runner to success

An Irish ultra runner has revealed a bottle of beer helped him become the only man on the planet to run seven marathons on seven continents in less than five days.

Tomas O’Leary of Munster tests the Northampton defence in Milton Keynes

Zebo makes unholy mess of Saints and Munster march on

Northampton Saints 36 Munster 51: Irish Heineken Cup dominance intensifies at expense of another English club

Llanelli Scarlets' Ben Morgan, who has been called up for England

Scarlets meet their match in 'world class' Foden

Scarlets 17 Northampton Saints 29

Win a big old 3D TV and a Blu-ray home cinema system worth nearly £1,500

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Next in line – but public just can't warm to idea of Charles in charge

Next in line – but public just can't warm to idea of Charles in charge

'Independent' poll finds less that half want him to take throne as ministers moan of interference
Nothing's sacred: the illegal trade in India's holy cows

Nothing's sacred: the illegal trade in India's holy cows

Andrew Buncombe reports from Kaharpara on a bloody war between rustlers and border guards
Mogul grounded: Desmond gives up his jet deal

Mogul grounded: Desmond gives up his jet deal

Media tycoon's company pays £1m to cancel his order for a £36m private jet after drop in profits
How Ai Weiwei built a pavilion in London – by remote control

How Ai Weiwei built a pavilion in London – by remote control

The artist tells Clifford Coonan how he used Skype to escape confinement in Beijing
Nature, nurture... or neither? The new twist in an age-old argument

Nature, nurture... or neither?

The new twist in an age-old argument
Radio 4 to shed its cosy image with a 'sexy' Ulysses drama

Radio 4 to shed its cosy image with a 'sexy' Ulysses drama

New station controller wants to reflect the current period of 'turmoil and uncertainity'
Alcohol: I drink therefore I am

Alcohol: I drink therefore I am

New guidelines warn Britons to drastically reduce their boozing. But is a life without liquor worth living? Hell no, says John Walsh
The Cable News Nightmare: CNN (and Piers Morgan) in audience crisis

The Cable News Nightmare

CNN (and Piers Morgan) in audience crisis
Like a barbie, but better: The Big Green Egg can griddle, roast, and smoke food - and even make pizza

The Big Green Egg: Like a barbie, but better

It can griddle, roast, and smoke food - and even make pizza...
The 10 Best chopping boards

The 10 Best chopping boards

Whether you want to dice veg, chop meat, or just slice up a salad, there’s a surface here to suit every culinary need.
Flat and fabulous: From wraps to foccacias, our appetite for new and exotic breads knows no limits

Flat and fabulous: Exotic breads

Lucy McDonald visits the bakeries of Tel Aviv to to find out what we'll be eating next.
Brendan Rodgers: Just like Mourinho... only different

Brendan Rodgers: Just like Mourinho... only different

Obsessive, ambitious, eager to learn and with no playing career; can the Northern Irishman be Liverpool's Special One?
Gary Lewin: Players need winter break

Gary Lewin: Players need winter break

The England physio tells Patrick Barclay that this spate of injuries is due to the non-stop demands of the Premier League

Countdown's rudest ever moments

Yesterday a contestant spelt the word 'minge'.
Special report: Tamil asylum-seekers to be forcibly deported

Special report

Tamil asylum-seekers to be forcibly deported