James Horwill's leg an anatomy of disaster

Phil Lutton Ask James Horwill about what has gone on inside his right leg over the past three years. Then take a seat, flip open the anatomy book and try not to shudder in imagined pain.

The fallout

It's not over yet, says James Horwill

The Wallabies are looking to regroup and regain momentum in their next World Cup match against the United States after their stunning unravelling against spirited Ireland here on Saturday.

Don't write Reds off yet: James Horwill

Justin Chadwick Queensland skipper James Horwill has promised fans they will see a drastically improved showing from the Reds this week when they take on the Force.

Rugby

Lions to offer Wallabies a glimpse of the future ... either way

Paul Cully Athletic, ambitious, skilled - the full array of the British and Irish Lions' repertoire became frighteningly clear on Saturday night.

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Rugby

'We're ready for a physical test' - Lions' giants don't daunt McMeniman

Rupert Guinness Ask Hugh McMeniman and he will tell you size doesn't matter - at least when it comes to the British and Irish Lions squad.

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Rugby

Horwill captaincy will take pressure off Genia: Poidevin

Rupert Guinness The appointment of second-rower James Horwill as Wallabies captain ahead of Will Genia for the British and Irish Lions series will help take the pressure off the halfback, according to Wallaby legend...

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Rugby

Coaches earn their cash in tight series

Paul Cully All of the cards have finally been shown. Robbie Deans' 31-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions has been announced, putting into place the final pieces of the jigsaw he hopes will be enough...

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Enough talk, let's get on with it, says Horwill

Rupert Guinness Wallabies captain James Horwill has had enough of all the talk pumping up the British and Irish Lions Test series. He just wants to get on with it.

Union

Golden opportunity - and more counselling - awaits Beale

Rupert Guinness For a fleeting moment on Tuesday, Kurtley Beale seemed comfortable speaking about his remarkable and fast return to the Wallabies fold after a series of alcohol-related incidents led him to...

A Wallabies future? I'm just playing for the Reds, says Cooper

Georgina Robinson There was a palpable sense of detachment in Quade Cooper's voice when he talked about his final chance to make the Wallabies this weekend.

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Discipline key when things heat up: Sharpe

Recently retired Wallabies second-rower Nathan Sharpe has preached the importance of discipline when the inevitable fireworks go off in the three-Test rugby series against the British and Irish Lions.

Live: Reds v Lions

Phil Lutton Live: Reds v Lions

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Rugby Union

Kimlin's a surprise pick for Wallabies

David Polkinghorne Peter Kimlin was so confident he would not get called into the Wallabies squad he was already on holidays down the coast when coach Robbie Deans rang.

Rugby Union

Horwill 'right man for job'

Rupert Guinness The appointment of second-rower James Horwill as Wallabies captain will help ensure Australia is not robbed of its leader due to the heightened physicality expected in the British and Irish Lions...

Tight Five

Even the Kiwis would envy Australia's openside stocks

Paul Cully Michael Hooper provides the Waratahs' silver lining.

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Warburton to start for Lions

Tour captain Sam Warburton will make his first appearance for the British and Irish Lions on Saturday night when they face their toughest pre-Test challenge against Queensland at Suncorp Stadium.

Rugby

McKenzie names strong team to face Lions

Jim Morton Quade Cooper might even captain the Queensland Reds on Saturday night in his final audition for a Wallabies squad berth against the British and Irish Lions.

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Rugby

Quade Cooper to lead Reds against Lions

Quade Cooper has been made captain of the Queensland Reds team against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday when he makes his last bid for a Wallabies berth in the Test series against the tourists.

Reds v Rebels

Reds v Rebels at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 7.40pm (AEST)