No 2's company: Competing Lions hookers Tom Youngs (left) and Dylan Hartley. 'On the training field you want to get ahead of each other,' says Youngs

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The beautiful mind of Toby Flood picks off Exeter by numbers

Leicester 30 Exeter 8

Thompstone's third try

Thompstone leads charge as Tigers roar back in style

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Four years for burglars who were shot

Two burglars who were shot by a homeowner were jailed for four years each yesterday after a judge rejected a plea that he take the shooting into account and give them lighter sentences.

Burton claim third round spot with victory over Leicester

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Gavin Henson: Was injured in the first minute of a pre-season game

Gavin Henson's comeback delayed by fracture

The London Welsh centre Gavin Henson is expected to be sidelined for six weeks after fracturing his cheekbone during Saturday's pre-season friendly defeat against Llanelli Scarlets.

Leicester police detention death man named

A man who died in hospital after being detained by police has been named.

Archaeologists begin dig to uncover grave of Richard III in Leicester

The son of a descendant of Richard III's eldest sister was on site today as what is believed to be the first ever search for the lost grave of an anointed King of England began in a city centre car park.

Alex Danson #15 and Crista Cullen #5 of Great Britain react during the first half against New Zealand during the Women's Hockey bronze medal match

Hockey: Team GB's women claim bronze in historic campaign

New Zealand 1 (Michelsen 69) Great Britain 3 (Danson 44, Cullen pen 61, Thomas 65)

Martin O'Neill hopeful over Stephane Sessegnon injury

Sunderland playmaker Stephane Sessegnon is to undergo a scan after suffering an ankle injury in training.

Protests against Army cuts held across UK

A series of low-key protests have been held across the country against proposed Government cuts to the Army.

Sarries' new home in sight

Saracens have announced that the first game at their new home ground in Barnet next season will be a Premiership match against Exeter on 16 February.

Horacio Agulla in action for Leicester

Bath sign Argentina wing Horacio Agulla from Leicester

Bath have signed Argentina wing Horacio Agulla from Leicester in the belief the benefits of his international commitments will outweigh his lengthy absences.

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