Friday 24 May 2013
Former Wales and Lions wing JJ Williams has received an MBE in the New Year Honours list for services to rugby and charitable services in Wales.
The 64-year-old won 30 caps for his country between 1973 and 1979.
He was also selected for the iconic Lions tours in 1974 and 1977, playing in seven Tests.
Hangover star takes 87-year-old to premiere
It hasn't always been a bed of roses
George Best was the finest footballer of them all, according to England World Cup winner Ian Callaghan.
They know each other inside-out as a result of having squared up so often in the past. As well as having gone head to head on such a regular basis, most of the protagonists are Irish training camp regulars. In addition, many of them have been Test match colleagues.
Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British and Irish Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.
Newcastle moved a step closer to a return to the Aviva Premiership after claiming a nine-point lead over Bedford in the first leg of their Championship final, with fly-half Jimmy Gopperth doing most of the damage.
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