North fit for first Lions Test
British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.
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O'Connor set to start against Lions
Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take one of the biggest gambles of his career by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
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Best critical following first tour defeat
Lions hooker Rory Best pulled no punches as he assessed his side's performance in losing 14-12 against the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium this morning.
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Brumbies tame the Lions
The Lions lost their unbeaten tour record just four days before tackling Australia after Jake White's Brumbies deservedly triumphed 14-12 at Canberra Stadium.
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Ireland U20s pipped by France at JWC
Ireland have lost 9-8 to hosts France in their fifth place play-off semi-final at the Junior World Cup.
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Lions life energises O'Driscoll
Brian O'Driscoll feels being on this year's British and Irish Lions tour is helping to keep him young.
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Ashley-Cooper salutes 'soldier' O'Driscoll
Adam Ashley-Cooper insists Brian O'Driscoll remains as dangerous as ever as the rivals prepare to meet for the first time in Saturday's opening Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions.
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O'Connell: 'Savage competition' for Test places
Paul O'Connell believes there is "savage competition" for places in the British and Irish Lions squad as the countdown continues towards next Saturday's first Test against Australia.
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McFadden and team-mates driven to make impact
Ireland's hat-trick hero Fergus McFadden said that players who impressed on the tour to the USA and Canada were driven by the desire to keep the jersey.
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Kiss singles out McFadden for praise
Ireland interim coach Les Kiss paid tribute to hat-trick hero Fergus McFadden after his crucial role in the tourists' 40-14 win over Canada in Toronto.
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Williams gets surprise call-up to Lions
The Lions have drafted former Wales wing Shane Williams into their team for Tuesday's clash against the Brumbies in Canberra.
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McFadden on fire in victory over Canada
Fergus McFadden scored a hat-trick for Ireland as they finished a difficult season on a high with a comprehensive 40-14 victory over Canada.
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Brumbies to test Lions' hastily assembled backline
The Lions' hopes of victory in their last tour match before facing Australia will be tested by a hastily assembled backline and an ACT Brumbies side keen to inflict a timely psychological blow in Canberra on Tuesday.
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Lions impress against tough Waratahs
Leigh Halfpenny produced a command performance as the unbeaten British and Irish Lions delivered their best display Down Under just seven days before tackling Australia.
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England wrap up series win in Argentina
Marland Yarde marked his international debut with two tries as England stormed to a seven-try victory and their first ever Test series clean sweep in Argentina.
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Wade set to link up with the Lions
Christian Wade is understood to have been called up by the British and Irish Lions and withdrawn from the England side to play Argentina in Buenos Aires today.
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Warburton hails perfect preparation
Sam Warburton believes today's 47-17 victory over a tough Waratahs team provided the perfect preparation for the Lions' first Test match against Australia.
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South Africa see off battling Scotland
South Africa staged a second-half comeback to record a flattering 30-17 win over a feisty Scotland in the four-nation tournament on Saturday and set up a final clash with Samoa.
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Former Australia coach slams 'cheating' Lions
The British and Irish Lions would sooner "cheat" the best than "play" the best rugby, and it's no surprise given their coach is a New Zealander, according to former Australia coach Bob Dwyer.
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Ruthless Japan slaughter Wales
Japan claimed a first win over Six Nations champions Wales after a clinical display against an inexperienced Welsh side sealed a 23-8 victory that tied their two match series.
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