Wednesday, June 19th, 2013

Rugby Union

Genia braced for All Black-type challenge

Wallabies vice-captain Will Genia expects the British and Irish Lions to pose the most physical and intense challenge he's faced.
June 19, 2013, 1:10 pm
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Lions hopes turn North

Giant winger George North has been cleared to play for the British and Irish Lions in Saturday night's first Test.
June 19, 2013, 3:12 pm
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Brumbies crack Lions code for Wallabies

The Brumbies have demonstrated the tactics which can topple the British and Irish Lions.
June 19, 2013, 2:36 pm
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All Blacks included in Blues squad

Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has named six All Blacks as part of his touring squad for two crucial Super Rugby matches in South Africa.
June 19, 2013, 12:26 pm

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Fresh Wallabies face tough early test

The battle-hardened British and Irish Lions will have a slight advantage over the freshened Wallabies in the first Test, says Michael Hooper.
June 19, 2013, 9:28 am
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Force move fast to sign South Africans

Western Force are set to sign three South African players as the Australian Rugby Union lifts restrictions on the number of overseas representatives the Super Rugby club can field next season.
June 19, 2013, 7:09 am

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Brumbies beat Lions 14-12 in Canberra

The Brumbies have beaten the Lions 14-12 in Canberra, the first provincial Australian side to do so since 1971.
June 18, 2013, 8:59 pm

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Ioane in the clear to meet Lions

A fit Digby Ioane has delivered the Wallabies a major boost for Saturday night's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
June 18, 2013, 3:30 pm

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Ashley-Cooper savours crack at O'Driscoll

Adam Ashley-Cooper's desire to play No.13 has been unlucky for the Wallabies stalwart but he's licking his lips at marking Lions centre Brian O'Driscoll.
June 18, 2013, 10:56 am
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O'Connell warns Lions of big step up

Veteran lock and former captain Paul O'Connell says the British and Irish Lions will need to raise their game against Australia over the next three weekends.
June 18, 2013, 7:20 am

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Christian ready for the Lions

Wallabies newcomer Christian Lealiifano is making a habit of bouncing back from devastation.
June 18, 2013, 5:01 am
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Barnes looms as super-sub against Lions

Blackline super-sub Berrick Barnes would be just as happy to be a Lions-slaying bench weapon as a Wallabies starter at Suncorp Stadium.
June 17, 2013, 6:49 pm

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Brumbies won't adopt new plan for Lions

Brumbies coach Jake White says his side will stick to their usual gameplan against the British and Irish Lions in Canberra on Tuesday night.
June 17, 2013, 5:49 pm

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Injured Michalak and Picamoles leave tour

Injuries mean Frederic Michalak and Louis Picamoles will miss the third Test, France's final match of their rugby tour of New Zealand.
June 17, 2013, 3:07 pm

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Shane Williams ready to face Brumbies

Legendary winger Shane Williams is adamant he is good enough to play for the British and Irish Lions despite a lengthy time out of international rugby.
June 17, 2013, 2:29 pm
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Lions star in serious doubt for first Test

The British and Irish Lions doctor says star centre Jamie Roberts is in grave doubt for Saturday's first Test against the Wallabies.
June 17, 2013, 2:09 pm
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All Blacks changes loom for third Test

Dan Carter looks set to return, along with other changes to the All Blacks side to play the third Test against France.
June 17, 2013, 8:11 am

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Lions out to preserve unbeaten record

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says the tourists are intent on preserving their unbeaten record in Tuesday's clash with the Brumbies.
June 17, 2013, 6:14 am

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All Black Dagg in homophobic tweet

Praise for All Black fullback Israel Dagg has slumped to disappointment over his use of a homophobic slur.
June 16, 2013, 6:43 pm

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Ireland rout Canada 40-14

TORONTO (AFP) - An Ireland side depleted by the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia brought Canada to earth with a thud with a 40-14 Test triumph in Toronto.
June 16, 2013, 3:15 pm

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