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Footy legend Gorden Tallis reveals State of Origin secret that could inspire the Wallabies ahead of first Test against the British and Irish Lions

Footy legend Gorden Tallis reveals State of Origin secret that could inspire the Wallabies ahead of first Test against the British and Irish Lions

about 5 hours ago

Why debutant fly-half Tom Lynagh will be targeted, how Joseph Suaalii can be nullified… and the one stat the Lions must keep under control against Australia, writes DAN BIGGAR

Why debutant fly-half Tom Lynagh will be targeted, how Joseph Suaalii can be nullified… and the one stat the Lions must keep under control against Australia, writes DAN BIGGAR

about 6 hours ago

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s ‘true identity’ in victory over Samoa

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s ‘true identity’ in victory over Samoa

about 9 hours ago

Lions vs Australia: are the hosts strong enough to stop a whitewash?

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Lions vs Australia: are the hosts strong enough to stop a whitewash?

about 13 hours ago

Inside Finn Russell's incredible transformation: how unorthodox star who rallied against drinking rules became the Lions' game changing genius

Inside Finn Russell's incredible transformation: how unorthodox star who rallied against drinking rules became the Lions' game changing genius

about 13 hours ago

'I'm not going to answer that just now...' Gregor Townsend refuses to be drawn on future after Scotland tour finishes with victory over Samoa

'I'm not going to answer that just now...' Gregor Townsend refuses to be drawn on future after Scotland tour finishes with victory over Samoa

about 17 hours ago

The key takeaway from this tour will be that Scotland lost the one match that really mattered, the one match that had real jeopardy and meaning attached to it, writes Calum Crowe

The key takeaway from this tour will be that Scotland lost the one match that really mattered, the one match that had real jeopardy and meaning attached to it, writes Calum Crowe

about 17 hours ago

Johnny Sexton reveals how ‘matured’ Finn Russell has surprised him on British and Irish Lions tour

Johnny Sexton reveals how ‘matured’ Finn Russell has surprised him on British and Irish Lions tour

about 18 hours ago

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland for showing ‘true identity’ in victory over Samoa

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland for showing ‘true identity’ in victory over Samoa

about 18 hours ago

Johnny Sexton says Lions playmaker Finn Russell is no flash in the pan

Johnny Sexton says Lions playmaker Finn Russell is no flash in the pan

about 18 hours ago

Why this Lions series needs Australia to win the first Test

Why this Lions series needs Australia to win the first Test

about 18 hours ago

Pete Samu: Lions accused of blocking Australia No8 from tour match in eligibility row

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Pete Samu: Lions accused of blocking Australia No8 from tour match in eligibility row

about 18 hours ago

Finn Russell backed to steer Lions to victory as the majestic Scotsman prepares to take centre stage in first test against Australia

Finn Russell backed to steer Lions to victory as the majestic Scotsman prepares to take centre stage in first test against Australia

about 18 hours ago

Scotland round off tour with seven-try win over Samoa

Scotland round off tour with seven-try win over Samoa

about 19 hours ago

Harry Wilson vows no repeat of Kurtley Beale slip for Australia in Lions Test opener

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Harry Wilson vows no repeat of Kurtley Beale slip for Australia in Lions Test opener

about 20 hours ago

British & Irish Lions embroiled in fierce eligibility row with Australia on the eve of first Test

British & Irish Lions embroiled in fierce eligibility row with Australia on the eve of first Test

about 20 hours ago

Pete Samu leaves First Nations & Pasifika squad as Lions embroiled in eligibility row on eve of first Test

Pete Samu leaves First Nations & Pasifika squad as Lions embroiled in eligibility row on eve of first Test

about 21 hours ago

Tom Lynagh: The Surrey-educated Australia legend’s son handed shock start against the Lions

Tom Lynagh: The Surrey-educated Australia legend’s son handed shock start against the Lions

about 21 hours ago

Lions turn up the power to tackle Australia – talking points ahead of first Test

Lions turn up the power to tackle Australia – talking points ahead of first Test

about 23 hours ago

Ilona Maher included in USA squad for Women’s Rugby World Cup

Ilona Maher included in USA squad for Women’s Rugby World Cup

Wallabies learn lessons of 2013 Lions series in bid to avoid first Test slip-up

Wallabies learn lessons of 2013 Lions series in bid to avoid first Test slip-up

Finn Russell’s redemption at the heart of different Scottish Lions story

Finn Russell’s redemption at the heart of different Scottish Lions story

Where the first Lions Test will be won and lost v Australia: DAN BIGGAR breaks down the five key battles

Where the first Lions Test will be won and lost v Australia: DAN BIGGAR breaks down the five key battles

Wallabies coach's HUGE risk as he pitches rising star into first starting role against the British and Irish Lions

Wallabies coach's HUGE risk as he pitches rising star into first starting role against the British and Irish Lions

Adam Hills backs Aussie stars to be fired up for Ashes clash and aims subtle England dig

Adam Hills backs Aussie stars to be fired up for Ashes clash and aims subtle England dig

How Ellis Genge went from wild child to Lions leader: Eddie Jones, Courtney Lawes and more reveal all about 'Baby Rhino'

How Ellis Genge went from wild child to Lions leader: Eddie Jones, Courtney Lawes and more reveal all about 'Baby Rhino'

USA vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

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USA vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

We want to embrace being favourites – Lions boss Andy Farrell on Australia test

We want to embrace being favourites – Lions boss Andy Farrell on Australia test

Andy Farrell insists Lions will not take weakened Wallabies lightly in first Test

Andy Farrell insists Lions will not take weakened Wallabies lightly in first Test

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This Lions team is in for a rude awakening against Australia - and here's why

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This Lions team is in for a rude awakening against Australia - and here's why

The pivotal British & Irish Lions pick that could undo Australia in first Test

The pivotal British & Irish Lions pick that could undo Australia in first Test

Tommy Freeman reveals his Lions dream has proved costly after pledge to parents

Tommy Freeman reveals his Lions dream has proved costly after pledge to parents

Tommy Freeman revels in Lions selection after mother’s injury mishap in Australia

Tommy Freeman revels in Lions selection after mother’s injury mishap in Australia

Lions vs Australia: First Test kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

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Lions vs Australia: First Test kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

Lions team vs Australia: Tom Curry and Sione Tuipulotu picked to start First Test as Owen Farrell misses out

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Lions team vs Australia: Tom Curry and Sione Tuipulotu picked to start First Test as Owen Farrell misses out

Joe Schmidt insists injuries will not affect Australia ahead of first Lions Test

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Joe Schmidt insists injuries will not affect Australia ahead of first Lions Test

Tadhg Beirne starts in back row as Owen Farrell misses out on first Lions Test against Australia

Tadhg Beirne starts in back row as Owen Farrell misses out on first Lions Test against Australia

Tom Curry wins selection battle for opening Lions Test against Australia in Andy Farrell's Irish-dominated team - as hosts hand first start to World Cup winner's son

Tom Curry wins selection battle for opening Lions Test against Australia in Andy Farrell's Irish-dominated team - as hosts hand first start to World Cup winner's son

Joe Schmidt provides update on Rob Valetini and Will Skelton after huge double Australia injury blow

Joe Schmidt provides update on Rob Valetini and Will Skelton after huge double Australia injury blow

Who is Tom Lynagh? Son of Australian great Michael given surprise start for Wallabies against British and Irish Lions

Who is Tom Lynagh? Son of Australian great Michael given surprise start for Wallabies against British and Irish Lions

Sir Clive Woodward: These are my 50 greatest Lions players of all time - who claims top spot?

Sir Clive Woodward: These are my 50 greatest Lions players of all time - who claims top spot?

Andy Farrell is plumping for pedigree over form for the first Lions Test - but there is an uneasy, fingers-crossed feeling about it, writes CHRIS FOY

Andy Farrell is plumping for pedigree over form for the first Lions Test - but there is an uneasy, fingers-crossed feeling about it, writes CHRIS FOY

Dan Sheehan says Lions can fire up travelling support if they ‘give them a win’

Dan Sheehan says Lions can fire up travelling support if they ‘give them a win’

Gregor Townsend selects Lions-bound duo for Scotland clash with Samoa

Gregor Townsend selects Lions-bound duo for Scotland clash with Samoa

Ewan Ashman and Rory Sutherland to start for Scotland before Lions duty

Ewan Ashman and Rory Sutherland to start for Scotland before Lions duty

Lions set to deliver big-name selection snub as Andy Farrell backs Tom Curry in his Irish-dominated team for the first Test against Australia

Lions set to deliver big-name selection snub as Andy Farrell backs Tom Curry in his Irish-dominated team for the first Test against Australia

Jack Conan says nerves mounting as Lions prepare to name first Test team

Jack Conan says nerves mounting as Lions prepare to name first Test team

One month in the life of a retired rugby player: DAN BIGGAR on taking in the Lions tour as an outsider and making memories at the Steve Irwin Zoo

One month in the life of a retired rugby player: DAN BIGGAR on taking in the Lions tour as an outsider and making memories at the Steve Irwin Zoo

All Blacks boss reacts to controversial Springboks tactics in win over Italy

All Blacks boss reacts to controversial Springboks tactics in win over Italy

Meet the greatest centre in the world, who's desperate to play union for England and the Lions, Andy Farrell raves about and has a One Direction-esque fanbase - there's just one catch

Meet the greatest centre in the world, who's desperate to play union for England and the Lions, Andy Farrell raves about and has a One Direction-esque fanbase - there's just one catch

British and Irish Lions injury woes mount with Mack Hansen a major doubt for first Australia Test

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British and Irish Lions injury woes mount with Mack Hansen a major doubt for first Australia Test

Lions suffer Mack Hansen injury blow to leave major headache for first Test

Lions suffer Mack Hansen injury blow to leave major headache for first Test

British & Irish Lions dealt a double injury blow ahead of first Test against Australia - as Andy Farrell hints at line-up plans for opener Down Under

British & Irish Lions dealt a double injury blow ahead of first Test against Australia - as Andy Farrell hints at line-up plans for opener Down Under

Why the British and Irish Lions’ uncertain future could be bad news for Australia

Why the British and Irish Lions’ uncertain future could be bad news for Australia

Welsh Rugby Union confirms plan for 'radical strategy' - one likely to end with cutting of teams from four to two

Welsh Rugby Union confirms plan for 'radical strategy' - one likely to end with cutting of teams from four to two

Jamie Ritchie and Tom Jordan ruled out of Scotland’s Test with Samoa

Jamie Ritchie and Tom Jordan ruled out of Scotland’s Test with Samoa

England call Gabriel Oghre and Jamie Blamire into squad for USA Test amid hooker shortage

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England call Gabriel Oghre and Jamie Blamire into squad for USA Test amid hooker shortage

Lions defend late call-ups for tour games amid accusations of devaluing the famous red jersey

Lions defend late call-ups for tour games amid accusations of devaluing the famous red jersey

A 300-mile drive to Canberra by camper van, meeting a possible future Lions star... and will one of us have to get a tattoo of Mack Hansen's face?

A 300-mile drive to Canberra by camper van, meeting a possible future Lions star... and will one of us have to get a tattoo of Mack Hansen's face?

Ben Te'o: Rugby union and league must merge - and this is how they should do it

Ben Te'o: Rugby union and league must merge - and this is how they should do it