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North available for first Test new
British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.
Hooper inspired by Brumbies win new
Australia openside Michael Hooper insists the Wallabies will draw inspiration from the British and Irish Lions' first defeat of their 2013 tour.
Reality check for Lions - Gatland
Warren Gatland admitted the British and Irish Lions had been given "a reality check" after they lost their unbeaten Australia tour record.
Defeat 'hurts like hell' - Parling
British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Warren Gatland's side were edged out by the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.
Carroll passes West Ham medical
Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.
Carroll to undergo West Ham medical
Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.
Pennant pens new Stoke deal
Stoke have confirmed that winger Jermaine Pennant has signed a new one-year deal with the club.
Dawn delivers in thriller
Dawn Approach got his career back on track with victory in a thrilling finish to the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Scrum will be key - Cuttitta
Scotland's stretched scrum resources have been backed to come through what could be the hardest test of their summer tour to South Africa with flying colours this weekend.
O'Brien sounds War cry
Declaration Of War swept to victory for the Aidan O'Brien team in the opening Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Villa complete Helenius move
Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg.
Torres: Mourinho has plans for me
Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under "demanding" new Blues coach Jose Mourinho.
Reds bid for Alberto not enough
Sevilla appear to be holding out for a better price for midfielder Luis Alberto, despite sporting director Ramon Verdejo admitting Liverpool have made a "very good" offer.
Newcastle confirm Kinnear role
Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club's director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival.
New Baggies deal for Reid
West Brom have confirmed defender Steven Reid has signed a new one-year contract with the club.
Lions keeps the life in Brian
Brian O'Driscoll feels being on this year's British and Irish Lions tour is helping to keep him young.
Brumbies tame 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.
Ashley-Cooper lauds '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.
Kinnear: I'm smarter than Toon Army
Joe Kinnear risked alienating the Newcastle fans further by claiming to have "more intelligence than them".
Adrenalin fires up new boy Barritt
Brad Barritt has dismissed any fears of potential jet lag and weariness being a factor when he makes his British and Irish Lions debut.
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North available for first Test new
British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.
Hooper inspired by Brumbies win new
Australia openside Michael Hooper insists the Wallabies will draw inspiration from the British and Irish Lions' first defeat of their 2013 tour.
Reality check for Lions - Gatland
Warren Gatland admitted the British and Irish Lions had been given "a reality check" after they lost their unbeaten Australia tour record.
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