Sam Warburton is ready to lead the Lions into battle in Brisbane tomorrow after overcoming a month of intense competition in the backrow, not to mention a difficult season in the red of Wales.

The bodies may be sore in the Ireland camp after three Tests in quick succession but when it comes to facing England, Stephen Ferris sees no problem with mental freshness ahead of today’s final RBS 6 Nations encounter at Twickenham (5pm).

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce cannot understand why Chris Coleman has been sacked by Fulham.

Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland has signed a new four-year contract with the Blues.