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Tommy Bowe hoped to regain fitness for Test series against Australia
The British and Irish Lions are hopeful Tommy Bowe can regain full fitness in time for the Test series against Australia.
Scotland face front row crisis
Scotland are facing a front row crisis only days before they face South Africa and their renowned scrummaging power.
Henshaw pleased with debut showing
Robbie Henshaw found the step up to Test level a real challenge, but Ireland's newest international relished his first cap against the US Eagles and is now hoping his side can build on their narrow victory when they face Canada next weekend.
Lancaster wants disciplined England
Stuart Lancaster dissected England's victory over Argentina with referee Chris Pollock at Buenos Aires airport as he looks to cut out the penalties ahead of Saturday's second Test.
Edwards expects better from Wales
Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards is expecting a much-improved performance from his team in Saturday's second Test against Japan in Tokyo.
Farrell: No paranoia in camp
Andy Farrell has dismissed any suggestion of paranoia in the British and Irish Lions camp regarding apparent Australian surveillance of their playing movements.
Newport lure Jones back to Wales
Newport Gwent Dragons have confirmed former London Welsh boss Lyn Jones as their new director of rugby.
Edwards, Robinson join London Welsh
London Welsh have made Scarlets prop Peter Edwards and Wasps fly-half Will Robinson their latest signings as they target a rapid return to the Aviva Premiership.
Goodhue joins Worcester
Worcester have completed the signing of back-rower Cameron Goodhue ahead of the new Aviva Premiership campaign.
Horwill named Wallabies captain
Australia have named James Horwill as their skipper for the British and Irish Lions Test series.
Corbisiero raring to go for Lions
Latest British and Irish Lions addition Alex Corbisiero has declared himself "fit and ready" to face the challenges that lie ahead after swapping Argentina for Australia.
I'm no flash in the pan No10, says Madigan
USA 12 Ireland 15: Ireland match-winner Ian Madigan has called on the touring side to make major improvements ahead of Saturday's Test against Canada after narrowly escaping Houston with a 15-12 win over the US Eagles.
Players make bid for England spot
England's holidaying absentees have been warned they face a battle to regain their Test places after Stuart Lancaster's young guns maximised their opportunity in a 32-3 victory over Argentina.
Gatland pleased with Lions progress
Warren Gatland has declared himself "very, very happy" with the opening phase of his British and Irish Lions squad's Australia tour.
North eager to turn on the style
Juggernaut wing George North wants the British and Irish Lions to gain marks for style as well as physical power on their tour of Australia.
Major injury problems for Scotland
Scotland have been left to count the physical cost of their 27-17 loss to Samoa.
No long haul issue for Corbisiero
Alex Corbisiero says he would have taken "10 flights" from Argentina to Australia if that meant him linking up with the British and Irish Lions.
Williams: Narrow win will benefit us
Liam Williams believes Wales' new caps will have gained far more from Saturday's marginal victory over Japan than from a comfortable win.
Wade takes pride in England shirt
Christian Wade was challenged to emulate Jason Robinson on his England debut and he did just that against Argentina, playing a starring role in a 32-3 triumph in Salta.
O'Mahony hails debutants after win
Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony paid tribute to five new faces after the boot of Ian Madigan saw them seal a 15-12 win over the US Eagles in Houston.
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