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Rugby
Brumbies five hint at fabulous future
Paul Cully There were a few big winners in the Brumbies' victory against the Lions on Tuesday night
Union
History made but job's not done: White
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have slammed suggestions they faced an undermanned British and Irish Lions squad.
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...
Union
Christian to maul Lions: Larkham
Chris Dutton Champion Wallabies playmaker Stephen Larkham has backed Christian Lealiifano to fire in his Test debut
O'Connor must play well with others, says Larkham
Phil Lutton Stephen Larkham says Wallaby number 10 James O'Connor will be under immense pressure to forge combinations on the field as he tries to guide Australia around the park against the British and Irish...
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
Lions hopes turn North
The British and Irish Lions have received a much-needed boost after their momentum-halting loss to the Brumbies with giant winger George North cleared for Saturday night’s first Test.
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Accenture stats - ACT Brumbies v British and Irish Lions
For the first time this tour, the Lions have not dominated the forwards selection.
Rugby Union
Folau set for Wallabies
Paul Cully Israel Folau's stunning rise in his third code is complete, with Wallabies coach Robbie Deans naming the NSW Waratahs full-back on the right wing against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.
Rugby
Cheika expects teams to follow the Force's attack blueprint
Georgina Robinson Michael Cheika is predicting more tight, direct assaults from opposition teams after the Western Force expertly disrupted the Waratahs' attacking mojo on Sunday.
South Africa want 16 teams in Super Rugby
Duncan Johnstone South Africa wants Super Rugby expanded to 16 teams and will lobby SANZAR partners New Zealand and Australia to make the change.
White says salary cap and lack of depth hold back Australian teams
Greg Growden FORMER Springboks World Cup-winning coach Jake White has suddenly discovered why Australian teams have only occasionally won the Super Rugby tournament.
Top teams shine at Las Vegas sevens
Series leaders New Zealand raced out of the gate on the opening day of the US leg of the IRB Rugby Sevens World Series, the fifth of the championship's nine rounds.
D-Day in July for SA Super Rugby teams
The South African Rugby Union and its Super Rugby teams have agreed on "a number of options" to solve the dilemma of having six sides fighting for five places in next year's competition.
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...
Rugby
Another giant leap as Folau gets Test call-up
Paul Cully Israel Folau's stunning rise in his third code is complete, with Wallabies coach Robbie Deans naming the Waratahs fullback on the right wing to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.
Rugby
Brave Brumbies hold on to claim huge upset win
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.
Rugby
Kimlin the key to thrilling victory
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;...
Rugby Union
Christian set to take on Lions
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.
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.
