Stuart Lancaster has warned Manu Tuilagi over his tackling technique after he faced the prospect of being banned from England's tour of South Africa.

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'Anderson can say some more when I get my double hundred'

When a player has scored only three Test centuries in 12 years of international cricket, he is entitled to enjoy his moment in the spotlight, and Marlon Samuels was not about to waste his.

Howard Webb was in charge when Fabrice Muamba collapsed at White Hart Lane

Webb: Crying wolf over injuries may lead to a real tragedy on the pitch

Howard Webb, England's leading referee and the man in charge of the game in which Fabrice Muamba collapsed, has cautioned players against "crying wolf" by feigning injury as it could increase the chance of on-field tragedy.

Howard Webb was in charge when Fabrice Muamba collapsed at White Hart Lane

Howard Webb: If players feign injuries, others could die

Play-acting puts at risk those in need of real treatment, says England's top referee

Graeme McDowell plays his shot out of the bushes on 18

Trial by television sees Graeme McDowell fall foul of ridiculous regulation

Northern Irishman upset after two-shot penalty on the 18th hole leaves him eight shots off the lead

If the tests are successful, the go-ahead for technology is expected to be given on July 2

Goal-line technology to be tested during England's friendly with Belgium at Wembley

Goal-line technology is to be tested at England's friendly against Belgium at Wembley on June 2.

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But the most astonishing story will always remain the fact that Fabrice Muamba ‘died’ for 78 minutes – and lived to tell the tale.

Referee Howard Webb discusses Fabrice Muamba collapse for first time

Howard Webb has spoken for the first time about the match in which Fabrice Muamba collapsed and warned players that feigning injury could risk tragedies taking place in the future.

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Cross Farm Park Celtic striker Lee Todd, was sent off just two seconds into a game back in October 2000. Todd had his back to the referee at the start of Cross Farm's Sunday league game against Taunton East Reach Wanderers, and was startled by the force with which the whistle was blown for kick-off.

Referees to undergo drug testing reveals Fifa

Referees are set to be subject to drugs tests, FIFA's medical chiefs have revealed.

Hearts thrash Hibs in one-sided Scottish Cup final

Hibernian 1 Hearts 5

It was a disappointing night for Jonny Wilkinson and Toulon

Biarritz's Yachvili beats Wilkinson in battle of the boot

Toulon 18 Biarritz 21

Lampard's ‘goal’ against Germany at the 2010 World Cup was not given

Goal-line technology could start next season says Premier League chief Richard Scudamore

Goal-line technology could be brought in halfway through next season, according to Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore.

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'Disgusted' Everton midfielder Tim Cahill accepts ban

Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has accepted a three-match ban for being sent off against Newcastle on Saturday but has accused opponent Yohan Cabaye of using language which has "no place either on or off the football pitch".

FIFA 13 – Preview

A case of evolution rather than revolution as EA look to enhance the FIFA franchise once again.

Everton's Tim Cahill red card appeal rejected

Everton's appeal against Tim Cahill's red card in Sunday's 3-1 win over Newcastle has been rejected.

Dug deep: Crewe's Adam Dugdale (left) celebrates his goal against Southend

Dugdale gives Crewe cutting edge

Crewe Alexandra 1 Southend United 0

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