The Guardian » 5 days ago
With only Garry Ringrose’s concussion denying Ireland a 10th player in the XV, the head coach’s intentions for Saturday’s second Test are clearThere is a storm heading the Lions’ way this weekend in every sense. The local weather forecasters are predicting rain and the Au...
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The Guardian » 1 week ago
Veteran calls for history to repeat after being part of fightback in 2013Australia boosted by return of Rob Valetini and Will Skelton from injurySteely Wallabies veteran James Slipper is urg...
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The Guardian » 6 days ago
Key duo back in starting XV for MCG clash after overcoming injuriesDavid Porecki replaces Matt Faessler at hooker in only other changeWallabies coach Joe Schmidt has recalled his premier for...
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The Guardian » 4 days ago
‘The Wallabies are a proper team – they can punish you’Lions legend Johnson presents matchday 23 with jerseysMaro Itoje has urged the British & Irish Lions to beware the wounded Wall...
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The Guardian » 5 days ago
Zoe Aldcroft leads John Mitchell’s 32-player squadScarratt will equal Kiwi Anna Richards’ World Cup tallyEmily Scarratt is ready to become the first England player to compete at five Rugby W...
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The Guardian » 6 days ago
The NRL club hope to entice young rugby union players to league by investing in strong pathway programs while Rugby Victoria drags its heelsIn a city accustomed to sporting crossovers, ...
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The Guardian » 5 days ago
11th-hour withdrawal could cost centre a Lions cap‘Players are getting very good at telling the truth’Garry Ringrose has been lauded for self-reporting concussion symptoms that forced Andy F...
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The Guardian » 4 days ago
Australia coach Joe Schmidt is keen to avoid reliance on results but admits victory in the second Test would be a huge fillip for this group of playersAs rugby union in Australia prepares to launch into its golden decade, spaceship Wallaby remains a work in progress. Joe ...
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The Guardian » 1 week ago
Hooker determined to ‘do the jersey proud’ against First Nations & Pasifika after late call-up and long journey There are plenty of reasons to question the British & Irish Lions’ match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV on Tuesday. To wonder wha...
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The Guardian » 1 week ago
Coach Andy Farrell names son as skipper ahead of Jamie GeorgeBlair Kinghorn returns from injury as tourists swing the changes
Andy Farrell has named his son Owen as captain of the...
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