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Carter: Lions series the pinnacle for All Blacks
Dan Carter savoured first hand the frenzy the British & Irish Lions engendered in his homeland the last time they visited in 2005 -- and still recalls the experience with palpable awe and wonder.
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Williams cannot forget Lions who changed New Zealand
The names of the 1971 British & Irish Lions forever run through the great Bryan Williams' mind. They were the tourists who helped change New Zealand rugby.
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Gatland goes bold and positive with Lions team
George North? Gone. Leigh Halfpenny? Benched. Sam Warburton, the tour captain? Benched. Warren Gatland's team for the first Lions Test was a shock -- but a positive decision.
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Gatland causes a stir with Williams selection.
Warren Gatland has surprised many with his team selection ahead of the opening Test against New Zealand.
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Battle off the bench: Lions can match ABs for impact
It's one thing to rattle the All Blacks, another to finish the job. But where other teams have failed in recent times, the Lions look to have the impact off the bench to stay with the All Blacks for 80 minutes -- Sam Bruce writes.
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Davies confident with Te'o partnership.
British and Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies believes he is comfortable playing alongside Ben Te'o and that they can form a great partnership.
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The quiet man from Munster takes centre stage
Peter O'Mahony has been through an awful lot this season which is why captaining the British & Irish Lions in the first Test against the All Blacks will not faze or distract him in the slightest.
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A history of stand-in Lions captains in numbers
As anybody who managed a pre-tour bet on Peter O'Mahony leading the British & Irish Lions in the first test against the All Blacks staggers out of their bookies we look at previous occasions where the Lions have been led by a stand-in captain.
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Hansen: Sonny Bill gives All Blacks options.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen insists players like Sonny will give him several tactical options against the Lions.
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Thornton to debut for Wales vs. Samoa
Wales interim coach Robin McBryde has made seven changes to the side that beat Tonga for Friday's Test against Samoa at Apia Park.
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Bok scrumhalf Cronje to miss third Test
Springbok scrumhalf Ross Cronjé will miss the third and final Test against France at Ellis Park on Saturday because of delayed concussion symptoms.
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Boks will make history with France win at Ellis Park
South Africa will hope to complete a clean sweep of their home June internationals on Saturday at Ellis Park, a ground where New Zealand and France are the only countries to have proven victorious since 1972.
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Lions Tour: All Blacks Watch
The All Blacks dusted off any possible cobwebs with an impressive outing against Samoa while one winger dealt the Lions a big blow for his Super Rugby franchise.
England seize second stunning win over Argentina
Piers Francis and Will Collier scored their first international tries as England edged Argentina 35-25 in another thrilling Test match in Santa Fe.
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Baby Blacks thump England for U20 title
England have lost their fifth final to New Zealand in the history of the Under 20 World Championships as the Baby Blacks thumped last year's champions 64-17 in Tbilisi.
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The All Black who is a farmer first, rugby player second
Tom Hamilton pays a visit to Stonehenge Farm, the remote home of one of New Zealand's most decorated hookers, Andrew Hore.
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Sale sign O'Connor from Toulon
Sale Sharks have signed Australia international James O'Connor on a three-year deal from Toulon.
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France reprimanded in HIA row
The French rugby federation has been reprimanded for failing to follow head injury assessment (HIA) protocols during the conclusion to March's RBS 6 Nations win over Wales in Paris.
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Horwill named Harlequins captain
Harlequins have announced that James Horwill is to succeed Danny Care as club captain for next season.
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Jackman replaces Jones as Dragons coach
Bernard Jackman has been revealed as the first Dragons coach since the Welsh Rugby Union's [WRU] takeover of the region was confirmed.
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What's the naughtiest thing Adam Jones did in a scrum?
Former Lion Adam Jones answers questions from unknowing ESPN employees.
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Can you see anything other than a sweep for the All Blacks? Or will the Lions claim just their second series victory in NZ? Enter your tips and challenge your mates for bragging rights.
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