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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Welsh wipeout in Lions squad for first time since 1896 reflects sorry decline

There will not be a Welsh player in the Lions’ match-day squad for the first time since the 19th century

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies call on Nick Champion de Crespigny for surprise debut in Lions opener

Injuries to Rob Valetini and Langi Gleeson make way for 29-year-old flanker, while No 8 Harry Wilson retains captaincy

The Guardian - AU

‘Make it happen when it matters’ – Andy Farrell urges Lions to embrace pressure

Andy Farrell named a powerful side for the first Test against Australia with Tom Curry starting alongside Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan in back row

The Guardian - UK

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The Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation

Maro Itoje’s unstoppable rise to the very top of his sport brings both pride and idolisation from the British-Nigerian community

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re not here to pay homage’: Lion turned Australia coach Geoff Parling on how hosts can stun tourists

There’s no room for sentiment as Wallabies assistant bids to leave country on a high before his move to Leicester Tigers

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell expected to be left out of Lions squad for first Wallabies Test

Andy Farrell is likely to opt for Marcus Smith over his son, while Tom Curry is expected to feature in the back row

The Guardian - UK

Future British & Irish Lions tour of France on the agenda at Melbourne summit

Abdel Benazzi, vice-president of the French rugby federation, said supporters and players would buy in to repeat of the 1989 France v Lions fixture

The Guardian - UK

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‘The bigger the better’: Wallabies’ hopes against Lions rest on broadest shoulders

Australia’s slim path to victory in the Test series against the Lions relies on power and punch at the back of their forward pack

The Guardian - AU

Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost

Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks

The Guardian - UK

Lions face new injury blow with Mack Hansen expected to miss first Australia Test

Wing in doubt after missing training due to a foot issue while coach Andy Farrell has privately picked side to face the Wallabies on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Suaalii learns from Origin pain before resuming hostilities against Lions

Wallabies star plays down the Tuipulotu feud and plans to avoid the mistake that led to him being sent off in his State of Origin debut

The Guardian - UK

Farnworth wants to be Lion king for Dolphins

England and Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth could have pursued a rugby union career but now he'll provide a tasty entree to the rugby union Test in Brisbane.

AAP

Lions reject ‘Geography Six’ comparisons after more squad additions before Wallabies Test

Scotland’s Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham receive call ups to lift the number of British & Irish Lions on tour to 44

The Guardian - UK

Daley takes 'full accountability' for NSW's series loss

Coach Laurie Daley says he must shoulder the blame for NSW's State of Origin series loss as he ponders what went wrong for the Blues in game three.

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The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell is warned not to count Australia out as Lions focus on first Test

The former New Zealand coach Ian Foster has warned Andy Farrell not to take Joe Schmidt’s underdogs lightly with his selection for the first Test

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George called up as Lions lose Cowan-Dickie and Ringrose for first Australia Test

Andy Farrell is facing fresh selection problems with Garry Ringrose and Luke Cowan-Dickie out of the Lions’ first Test against the Wallabies

The National (Scotland)

British & Irish Lions 48 AUNZ XV 0: Huw Jones lights up victory

The Guardian - UK

Lions’ flying Scotsmen see off Invitational XV but Cowan-Dickie head injury another blow

Duhan van der Merwe scored a hat-trick as the Lions ran in eight tries in their final match before the first Test against Australia

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The Guardian - UK

AUNZ Invitational XV 0-48 British & Irish Lions: rugby union – as it happened

Van der Merwe bags a hat-trick as the Lions score eight tries across their best performance in Australia

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand 37-12 Australia: women’s rugby union Test – as it happened

The Wallaroos’ losing streak against the Black Ferns continues despite a strong first half in Wellington

The Guardian - UK

Slow starts, the breakdown and pressure of selection are weighing heavy on Lions

Andy Farrell has problems to solve before Test series and needs players to push their case in final warmup game

The Guardian - AU

James O’Connor is the experienced general the Wallabies need to face the Lions

Coach Joe Schmidt will hope the veteran fly-half can re-enter the fray and calm the mild panic brought on by Noah Lolesio’s season-ending injury

The Guardian - AU

James O’Connor earns Wallabies recall as squad named for Lions Test series

Veteran selected after last playing for Australia in 2022 with James Slipper also included in 36-player squad to face British & Irish Lions

The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell’s five key selection posers for first British & Irish Lions Test

The head coach’s dilemmas include who best to use at No 7 while Owen Farrell could also force his way into the mix

AAP

'That one was for Stevie': How Munster inspired Maroons

Queensland players have revealed how they channelled grief into a magnificent display for Cameron Munster after the death of his father.

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