Rugby referee 'Fearless Fred' Howard dies
Howard, from the Liverpool Rugby Referees' Society, was an international referee from 1983 to 1992, standing in for 20 Tests.
Jon Newcombe
07 Jan 2026, 1:02
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Classic Match: 1989 Lions make history with Australia comeback victory
The British & Irish Lions had the chance to make history in the final Test of the 1989 Tour of Australia.
British and Irish Lions
14 Jul 2025, 13:27
The Battle of Ballymore: Inside story behind the famous 1989 Test
The second Test between the Lions and the Wallabies on July 8, 1989 remains one of the most controversial in more than 120 years o…
British and Irish Lions
08 Jul 2025, 2:52
Classic Match: 1989 Lions battle past Queensland
The British & Irish Lions travelled to Australia in 1989 seeking a first series victory in 15 years.
British and Irish Lions
01 Jul 2025, 6:52
Tales from the back of the plane: A reporter's eye view of the 1989 Lions tour
The looming presence was hard to ignore as I settled down with the smugness that comes from ensuring that your long flight to Aust…
Chris Jones
26 Jun 2025, 8:24
Opinion
'Not real Lions': How the 1989 British and Irish tourists put Australia on the map
After brawls, drama and excitement, an initially controversial tour cemented Australia's place on the Lions southern hemisphere ag…
Mick Cleary
17 Apr 2025, 11:11
Opinion
Gatland will stand or fall on controversial Wales calls as feelings run high
Warren Gatland is shy of quality in some areas but the Wales coach's Six Nations picks must deliver if he is to keep his job.
Mark Orders
15 Jan 2025, 7:57
