Andy Farrell believes the late-arriving British & Irish Lions will be able to hit the ground running when they join the touring party bound for New Zealand at the weekend.

Wigan may be the rank outsiders for the FA Cup but their name is synonymous with Wembley cup finals – just not in football.

Fergal Lynch enjoyed a profitable afternoon at Newcastle on Tuesday with a 136-1 double courtesy of victories aboard Greek Secret and Tony Tie.

A notable double at Newcastle provided trainer Mark Johnston with some solace following the early retirement of his dual Guineas winner Attraction.

WHEN Jason Robinson last left the field against South Africa he would not hear a word said against the Springboks.