Issues
Union
Kimlin a raging Harrison within
Chris Dutton Twelve years after Justin Harrison, now it's Peter Kimlin's turn to torment the British and Irish Lions.
Rugby
Deans wary as wounded Lions prepare to bite back
Georgina Robinson The optimist in Robbie Deans might, for a moment, ponder the seed of doubt planted in the minds of the British and Irish Lions after their grinding two-point loss to the Brumbies four days before the...
Rugby
Sleep-deprived Foley can arise from his bed of nails - but he can't rest easy with rotation issues looming
Greg Growden Next to where the Waratahs have their powwows at Moore Park is a small room that houses several bunk beds.
Weepu hits Twitter to defend weight issues
Embattled All Blacks scrumhalf Piri Weepu has taken to Twitter to answer critics of his off-season weight gain, telling one outspoken tweeter to "get a life".
Brumbies' big upset impresses internationally
John-Paul Moloney Former British and Irish Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward has led the international media’s praise of the ACT Brumbies, describing their breakdown performance against the Lions on Tuesday night as...
What we learned
Chris Dutton What were the talking points from Tuesday night's historic Brumbies win over the British and Irish Lions at Canberra Stadium?
Rugby
Lions nightmare fuels groundswell for undercover stadium
Chris Dutton A logistics nightmare surrounding the British and Irish Lions match has prompted fresh calls for an undercover stadium in Canberra to ensure the capital can attract blockbuster events.
No prank call, but Williams has had his share of scepticism
Rupert Guinness When Shane Williams took the call that would suddenly reopen his British and Irish Lions dossier, the thought crossed the 36-year-old Welsh winger's mind that it might just be a stitch-up.
Live blog: Brumbies vs British-Irish Lions
David Polkinghorne Join us for full, live coverage as the Brumbies take on Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions in Canberra. Kick-off is at 7.40pm.
Rugby
Quick brains needed to fast-foot it with lucid Lions
John Eales Joel Goldberg, a former psychological and recruitment assessor for the New York Giants and New Jersey Nets, maintains that among the most important assessable attributes of an athlete are fast feet...
Rugby
Deans relates to Gatland's ever-growing injury crisis
Georgina Robinson Robbie Deans will be observing the unfolding injury crisis in the British and Irish Lions camp with a small but knowing smile.
Gill goes to archives to research Lions
Phil Lutton Liam Gill was a wide-eyed nine-year-old living in Portland, Oregon, the last time the British and Irish Lions toured Australia.
Morahan takes the scenic route to Caloundra and has a new goal in mind
Rupert Guinness If it's Thursday, it must be Wallabies training for Luke Morahan.
THE BREAKDOWN
Club together: new names, new plans for city comps
Georgina Robinson The Premier Rugby Taskforce Review that set a cat among the Sydney and Brisbane club rugby pigeons earlier this year is close to turning around a few important decisions.
Union
Brumbies plan finals warm-up
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will attempt to ignite their championship bid by taking on the Melbourne Rebels before the season resumes.
Tour diary
Foley set to test tourists
Paul Cully Bernard Foley's injection into the Waratahs side to face the Lions on Saturday night will also benefit the Wallabies.
Union
Raines eager to cap week to remember
Chris Dutton Journeyman scrumhalf Peter Raines hopes to end the biggest week of his life with a victory.
Union
Forgotten Brumby ready to roar
Chris Dutton Andrew Smith hopes to use the historic clash with the Lions to launch his bid for a place in the Super Rugby finals.
Rugby
Fitting time to reflect on Lions revolution
Spiro Zavos ON Tuesday about 3pm, a group gathered at Campbells Hill cemetery in Maitland around the grave of Bob Seddon, the captain of the 1888 first Lions side.
Rugby
Talent to burn: Burgess insists Wallabies should call on Australians abroad
Rupert Guinness The Australian Rugby Union should rethink its rule making players signed with overseas clubs ineligible for Wallabies selection, says Rebels halfback Luke Burgess.
