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Read recovers to lead All Blacks in first Test as Hansen springs surprise on wing
# Starting XV
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# Starting XV

Read recovers to lead All Blacks in first Test as Hansen springs surprise on wing

Jun 21st 2017, 6:03 PM 15,113 Views 15 Comments

Harlequins announce signing of Francis Saili following Munster departure
# All Black
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# All Black

Harlequins announce signing of Francis Saili following Munster departure

Jun 21st 2017, 1:05 PM 8,380 Views 18 Comments

The Lions have earned respect in New Zealand but they're still outsiders
# Test Time
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# Test Time

The Lions have earned respect in New Zealand but they're still outsiders

Jun 21st 2017, 12:01 PM 19,344 Views 31 Comments

Open thread: Pick your Lions team for Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks
# Big Calls
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# Big Calls

Open thread: Pick your Lions team for Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks

Jun 21st 2017, 9:30 AM 10,644 Views 30 Comments

Ireland management in the dark over Rassie Erasmus' Munster future
# Uncertainty
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# Uncertainty

Ireland management in the dark over Rassie Erasmus' Munster future

Jun 21st 2017, 8:18 AM 11,634 Views 13 Comments

'You need to put your hand up. There's going to be injuries'
# Test Hopes
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# Test Hopes

'You need to put your hand up. There's going to be injuries'

Jun 21st 2017, 8:01 AM 8,619 Views 10 Comments

'Even when I was fifth choice I was doing my own routine, training as best I could' -- Tracy primed for Ireland start
# Jt Hooker
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# Jt Hooker

'Even when I was fifth choice I was doing my own routine, training as best I could' -- Tracy primed for Ireland start

Jun 21st 2017, 6:30 AM 6,307 Views 1 Comment

Gatland given last-minute food for thought in the Lions' back three
# Decisions
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# Decisions

Gatland given last-minute food for thought in the Lions' back three

Jun 20th 2017, 10:00 PM 14,059 Views 10 Comments

'I think he’ll make us proud' - O'Mahony set to be named Lions captain
# Leader
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# Leader

'I think he’ll make us proud' - O'Mahony set to be named Lions captain

Jun 20th 2017, 5:07 PM 41,986 Views 56 Comments

The Rugby Show: Lions' last chance to shine before facing the All Blacks
# Do-or-die
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# Do-or-die

The Rugby Show: Lions' last chance to shine before facing the All Blacks

Jun 20th 2017, 3:00 PM 15,290 Views 2 Comments

ARU standing firm on plan to cut Force or Rebels from Super Rugby
# For The Chop?
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# For The Chop?

ARU standing firm on plan to cut Force or Rebels from Super Rugby

Jun 20th 2017, 2:58 PM 5,498 Views 9 Comments

Gatland says there's no split in Lions camp as squad join together for dressing room sing-song
# Band Of Brothers
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# Band Of Brothers

Gatland says there's no split in Lions camp as squad join together for dressing room sing-song

Jun 20th 2017, 1:30 PM 11,625 Views 35 Comments

Former Scottish and Lions player reveals that he is suffering with motor neurone disease
# Doddie Weir
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# Doddie Weir

Former Scottish and Lions player reveals that he is suffering with motor neurone disease

Jun 20th 2017, 1:12 PM 11,834 Views 8 Comments

POM as a captain: 'He doesn’t say much, but says things to prickle the hairs on the back of your neck'
# Leader
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# Leader

POM as a captain: 'He doesn’t say much, but says things to prickle the hairs on the back of your neck'

Jun 20th 2017, 12:34 PM 11,631 Views 4 Comments

Gatland keeps the shirt value steady and more talking points as the Lions get a midweek win
# Opinion
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# Opinion

Gatland keeps the shirt value steady and more talking points as the Lions get a midweek win

Jun 20th 2017, 11:32 AM 8,210 Views 18 Comments

'I said to the boys if you let this one slip by you'll regret it as I regretted it four years ago'
# Best Foot Forward
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# Best Foot Forward

'I said to the boys if you let this one slip by you'll regret it as I regretted it four years ago'

Jun 20th 2017, 11:20 AM 8,227 Views 6 Comments

Iain Henderson gives himself a shot but Rory Best's lineout comes up short
# Last Chance
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# Last Chance

Iain Henderson gives himself a shot but Rory Best's lineout comes up short

Jun 20th 2017, 11:13 AM 10,564 Views 4 Comments

Sale bring in Australian back O'Connor as marquee signing on three-year deal
# Coup
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# Coup

Sale bring in Australian back O'Connor as marquee signing on three-year deal

Jun 20th 2017, 10:54 AM 7,756 Views 6 Comments

Sparkling outside backs and more player ratings as the Lions churn through Chiefs
# On Your Marks!
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# On Your Marks!

Sparkling outside backs and more player ratings as the Lions churn through Chiefs

Jun 20th 2017, 10:36 AM 14,016 Views 12 Comments

Lions find attacking spark against Chiefs to build momentum for first Test
# Report
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# Report

Lions find attacking spark against Chiefs to build momentum for first Test

Jun 20th 2017, 10:29 AM 20,411 Views 19 Comments

As it happened: Chiefs v The Lions From The 42
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As it happened: Chiefs v The Lions

All the little affirmations paying off as Andrew Conway revels chance to wear Ireland jersey
# Inspiration + Perspiration
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# Inspiration + Perspiration

All the little affirmations paying off as Andrew Conway revels chance to wear Ireland jersey

Jun 20th 2017, 6:03 AM 6,674 Views 3 Comments

The All Blacks know they're facing a 'world-class' Tadhg Furlong
# Pride Of Wexford
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# Pride Of Wexford

The All Blacks know they're facing a 'world-class' Tadhg Furlong

Jun 20th 2017, 6:00 AM 12,587 Views 5 Comments

'He's going to be a great coach for Connacht' - Chiefs laud departing Keane
# Westerners
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# Westerners

'He's going to be a great coach for Connacht' - Chiefs laud departing Keane

Jun 20th 2017, 2:30 AM 7,548 Views 1 Comment

Peter O'Mahony the Lions' Test captain? It could happen this weekend
# Respected
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# Respected

Peter O'Mahony the Lions' Test captain? It could happen this weekend

Jun 19th 2017, 10:00 PM 12,551 Views 21 Comments

Joe Schmidt's Ireland leapfrog Australia into third in latest world rankings
# Climbing High
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# Climbing High

Joe Schmidt's Ireland leapfrog Australia into third in latest world rankings

Jun 19th 2017, 1:37 PM 13,151 Views 39 Comments

Michael Cheika using angry fan's Facebook rant to motivate his Australia squad
# Social Media Strategy
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# Social Media Strategy

Michael Cheika using angry fan's Facebook rant to motivate his Australia squad

Jun 19th 2017, 1:19 PM 7,116 Views 2 Comments

Ireland's WRWC rivals Australia take a beating as England defeat NZ to top rankings
# Ireland 2017
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# Ireland 2017

Ireland's WRWC rivals Australia take a beating as England defeat NZ to top rankings

Jun 19th 2017, 11:59 AM 5,951 Views 0 Comments

Rassie Erasmus has handed in his notice at Munster - reports
# Out The Door
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# Out The Door

Rassie Erasmus has handed in his notice at Munster - reports

Jun 19th 2017, 11:41 AM 22,871 Views 31 Comments

Analysis: Sexton-Farrell combination can unlock the All Blacks
# Playmakers
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# Playmakers

Analysis: Sexton-Farrell combination can unlock the All Blacks

Jun 19th 2017, 11:00 AM 9,157 Views 7 Comments

'Completely mental' O'Mahony and O'Brien should be a cause of concern for All Blacks
# Screws Loose
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# Screws Loose

'Completely mental' O'Mahony and O'Brien should be a cause of concern for All Blacks

Jun 19th 2017, 10:36 AM 18,585 Views 11 Comments

Conan's no contrarian as he proves patience is a virtue
# Patience
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# Patience

Conan's no contrarian as he proves patience is a virtue

Jun 19th 2017, 9:53 AM 5,951 Views 13 Comments

William Tupou made his debut for Japan against Ireland last weekend... and now he'll serve his first ban
# Ban
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# Ban

William Tupou made his debut for Japan against Ireland last weekend... and now he'll serve his first ban

Jun 19th 2017, 8:56 AM 8,947 Views 2 Comments

Letter from New Zealand: Māori heartland, Father's Day and the red army
# Off The Pitch
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# Off The Pitch

Letter from New Zealand: Māori heartland, Father's Day and the red army

Jun 19th 2017, 7:32 AM 13,035 Views 6 Comments

Test team takes shape but a handful of huge calls ahead for Gatland
# Decisions
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# Decisions

Test team takes shape but a handful of huge calls ahead for Gatland

Jun 19th 2017, 6:10 AM 16,260 Views 38 Comments

Lions have no doubt that Owen Farrell will be 100% fit for first Test
# Huge Boost
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# Huge Boost

Lions have no doubt that Owen Farrell will be 100% fit for first Test

Jun 19th 2017, 1:00 AM 7,260 Views 3 Comments

Gatland calls on referees to clamp down on the All Blacks' illegal play
# Blocking
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# Blocking

Gatland calls on referees to clamp down on the All Blacks' illegal play

Jun 18th 2017, 10:00 PM 10,360 Views 8 Comments

It's Sunday so here are 14 of our favourite images from the sporting week
# Through A Lens
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# Through A Lens

It's Sunday so here are 14 of our favourite images from the sporting week

Jun 18th 2017, 8:30 PM 8,313 Views 2 Comments

Ireland win U20 playoff - but you need to see this solo try by Georgia's scrum-half
# Wheelz
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# Wheelz

Ireland win U20 playoff - but you need to see this solo try by Georgia's scrum-half

Jun 18th 2017, 1:17 PM 12,828 Views 11 Comments

'They're calling me sir' - Rory Best on his OBE award
# Honour
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# Honour

'They're calling me sir' - Rory Best on his OBE award

Jun 18th 2017, 12:15 PM 16,633 Views 71 Comments