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Brumbies' big upset impresses internationally

NEWS/SPORT: Brumbies players centre L-R Siliva Siliva and  Clyde Rathbone celebrate after beating the British and Irish Lions at Canberra Stadium. . 18th June 2013.Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

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...

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Folau to make Wallabies debut against Lions

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20:  Christian Lealiifano of the Brumbies passes the ball during the round 10 Super Rugby match between the Reds and the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium on April 20, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia.  (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Paul Cully Israel Folau's stunning rise in his third code is complete, with the Waratahs fullback set to be named on the right wing against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.

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Brave Brumbies hold on to claim huge upset win

Billy Twelvetrees

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have raised Australian hopes on the eve of the Test series against the British and Irish Lions with an historic victory at Canberra Stadium.

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Kimlin the key to thrilling victory

NEWS/SPORT: Brumbies v  British and Irish Lions at Canberra Stadium. Brumbies player Peter Kimlin and Lions player Ian Evans contend for the ball.   .18th June 2013.Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

David Polkinghorne The siren sounded as they sat in a hotel room anxiously watching their Brumbies teammates desperately holding on to a narrow lead against the British and Irish Lions - Gregan, Smith, Larkham, Roff;...

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Christian set to take on Lions

Lealiifano

Jim Morton Wallaby-in-waiting Christian Lealiifano's remarkable return from a horrific ankle injury has been one of sport's most heart-warming stories of 2013.

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Lions nightmare fuels groundswell for undercover stadium

NEWS/SPORT: British and Irish Lions player Geoff Parling eaves the field after loosing the game to the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium. . 18th June 2013.Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

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.

What we learned

NEWS/SPORT: Brumbies v  British and Irish Lions at Canberra Stadium. Brumbies player Clyde Rathbone  is tackled by Lions players Christian Wade and Rob Kearney .18th June 2013.Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Chris Dutton What were the talking points from Tuesday night's historic Brumbies win over the British and Irish Lions at Canberra Stadium?

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Shellshocked Lions tamed by Brumbies

British and Irish Lions player Sean O'Brien right, tackles ACT Brumbies' player Jesse Mogg during their rugby tour match in Canberra

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have crushed the British and Irish Lions' confidence on the eve a Test series with a historic victory at Canberra Stadium.

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Ashley-Cooper fears Lions in open spaces

Adam Ashley-Cooper.

Phil Lutton Dull, dreary and obsessed with the set piece ... northern hemisphere sides generally come to Australian shores with a reputation for keeping it deathly simple on the rugby field.

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White says defeated tourists to 'crumble’

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Brumbies coach Jake White believes the British and Irish Lions ''will crumble'' if they are beaten in the opening Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

Live blog: Brumbies vs British-Irish Lions

Brumbies v 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.

Comeback kid Lealiifano aches for chance to pull on a Wallabies jersey

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Phil Lutton Christian Lealiifano is reminded daily of the two things that have caused the most pain in his life. He bears the scars of one, the mark of another.

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Roff pins hopes on Brumbies

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David Polkinghorne, Chris Wilson An aggressive Brumbies side helped set the tone for Australia's only series victory against the British and Irish Lions 12 years ago, and Wallabies great Joe Roff says the ACT side are capable of...

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Personal goals top Brumbies’ priorities list

SPORT: Brumbies players Jesse Mogg in action during the Brumbies captain run at Canberra Stadium ahead of their clash against the British and Irish Lions tomorrow night.   17th June 2013.Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

David Polkinghorne Matt Toomua and Jesse Mogg face an 80-minute audition for international level.

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Brumbies can show Wallabies the way to tame Lions

SPORT: British and Irish Lions player Stuart Hogg at Canberra Stadium ahead of their clash against the Brumbies tomorrow night.   17th June 2013.Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

David Polkinghorne, Chris Wilson Wallabies great Joe Roff says the ACT Brumbies are capable of halting the Lions' momentum again ahead of Saturday's opening Test in Brisbane.

Ioane declares himself fit for Lions clash

Digby Ioane.

Phil Lutton He's been credited with having magical healing powers and they may have just worked again, with Digby Ioane declaring himself fit and available for the Wallabies as they host the British and Irish...

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Johnson slams pedantic Poite after yellow card costs Scots

Scott Johnson.

David Legge Scotland coach Scott Johnson slammed French referee Romain Poite after a 30-17 four-nation tournament defeat by hosts South Africa Saturday.

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Folau ready for next big Test

Israel Folau

Phil Lutton Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has lauded the big-match credentials of Israel Folau.

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Accenture stats - NSW Waratahs v British & Irish Lions

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Stephen Samuelson Fairfax Media has teamed up with Accenture to provide a unique array of statistics after each Lions clash.

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Quick brains needed to fast-foot it with lucid Lions

John Eales

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...

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