It was like a dream, nine-tenths submerged, with only the tip still showing.

NEWYORKER: Heirs

The percentage of people who believe we can no longer achieve either a material or spiritual American Dream has jumped by nine and now comprises one in five likely voters.

FORBES: American Dream Wounded, But Endures

Thomas was making his comeback from injury after three months on the sidelines and made a dream start to his debut, giving Wales the lead on nine minutes.

BBC: Gareth Thomas scores on Wales debut in loss to Italy

Paul James's charge-down of Harry Ellis's kick nearly gave the Ospreys a dream start to the second half, but Leicester got themselves out of a corner and stayed nine points clear until Hook's penalty, which came just after Flood limped off.

BBC: Leicester 12-6 Ospreys