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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.
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.
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Ashley-Cooper lauds 'soldier' O'Driscoll new
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.
Lions keeps the life in Brian new
Brian O'Driscoll feels being on this year's British and Irish Lions tour is helping to keep him young.
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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