Nick Cummins

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.

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

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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Tight Five

Even the Kiwis would envy Australia's openside stocks

Paul Cully Michael Hooper provides the Waratahs' silver lining.

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Rugby

Force rest big names for Lions clash, play uncapped players

The Western Force have rested a host of big names for Wednesday night's rugby clash with the British and Irish Lions in Perth.

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Lions treated with 'contempt': Woodward

Former England boss Clive Woodward has warned Australia may never host another British and Irish Lions tour if it continues to treat the tourists with "contempt".

Rugby

Foley fires back over claims of team sheet that lacks real Force

Georgina Robinson Force coach Michael Foley says suggestions his selection of an understrength team to face the British and Irish Lions betrays a lack of interest are ''insulting''.

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Union

Bruising derbies have toughened up Wallabies for onslaught from tourists - Rebel

Rupert Guinness The Australian derbies in Super Rugby this year have taken their toll on the Wallabies as they prepare to take on the British and Irish Lions.

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Live: Western Force v British and Irish Lions

Richard Shute Join RugbyHeaven for full, live commentary as the British and Irish Lions take on a weakened Force in Perth.

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Visitors to show true colours in next clash, says watching Deans

Rupert Guinness Wallabies coach Robbie Deans believes the Queensland Reds will force the touring British and Irish Lions to reveal more of the game style that they intend to unleash in the three-Test series - and...

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Folau makes Wallabies squad, Cooper misses out

Georgina Robinson Storming Brumbies fullback Jesse Mogg has missed out to NRL convert Israel Folau in the first Wallabies squad to be named for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour.

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Rugby

Barnes' storming efforts could have him in starting side

Paul Cully The significance of Berrick Barnes' cameos against the Stormers and Brumbies in successive weeks is that he could be playing his way into the Wallabies starting XV, let alone the 25-man squad.

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Force v Highlanders

nib Stadium, Perth, Saturday 7.40pm (AEST)

Rugby

Force pip Highlanders in Perth

Western Force fullback Jayden Hayward kicked the match-winning penalty to seal a 19-18 Super Rugby win over the Highlanders in Saturday night's wooden spoon battle in Perth.

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Force axe wayward Alfie Mafi

Justin Chadwick The Western Force have parted ways with star winger Alfie Mafi citing a number of disciplinary breaches by the 24-year-old at the Perth-based Super Rugby franchise.

Tight Five

Emotions run hot in the debate over five-eighth

Paul Cully In the third instalment of the Herald's look at the race for Wallabies jerseys, we look at five more positions. We start with five-eighth.

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Rugby

Force axe wayward Alfie Mafi

Justin Chadwick Western Force winger Alfie Mafi is expected to take up a lucrative offer in Japan after being axed by the Perth-based Super Rugby franchise.

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