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Biggar absent from Wales training
Wales have an injury concern over Dan Biggar ahead of Saturday's second Test against Japan in Tokyo.
O'Driscoll content after big win
Brian O'Driscoll was pleased with the British and Irish Lions' performance in both attack and defence after seeing them sweep aside a Combined Country XV in a one-sided tour match in Newcastle.
Lions ease to victory
The British and Irish Lions romped to a predictably emphatic 64-0 success against a Combined Country XV as they ran in 10 tries at Hunter Stadium.
Combined Country XV torn to shreds by Lions
Combined Country XV 0 Lions 64: The Lions romped to a predictably emphatic success against comfortably their weakest Australia tour opponents as they ran in 10 tries at Hunter Stadium.
Lions pay Seddon tribute
The 2013 British and Irish Lions paid tribute to the tourists' first captain in a wreath-laying ceremony near Newcastle on Tuesday.
Wallabies call-up for Morahan
Queensland Reds winger Luke Morahan has been called into the Australia squad for the Lions series.
Webber wary of Pumas backlash
Rob Webber insists England are ready to face down the anticipated Buenos Aires backlash from Argentina and inflict more damage on the Pumas in Saturday's second Test.
British and Irish Lions tour faces testing time
Lady Luck is not showing Warren Gatland's 2013 Lions any favours; if they are to succeed, they are going to have to do it the hard way.
Farrell pleased by Cooper absence
Andy Farrell says he is "pretty pleased" that mercurial fly-half Quade Cooper has not clinched a place in Australia's squad for the three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions.
Innovative England pursuing glory
England's players could train at night and sleep on specially-constructed mattresses to maximise their chances of winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup on home soil.
Hogg has the X factor - Farrell
Fly-half rookie Stuart Hogg has been backed to make a success of his role in the British and Irish Lions number 10 shirt.
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.
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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.
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