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Lions break midweek duck in Hamilton
The British & Irish Lions ran in four tries, including a brace for Jack Nowell, to seal a comfortable win over the Chiefs.
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Highlights - Ruthless Lions maul Chiefs.
The British and Irish Lions prepare for Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks with a 34-6 win over the Chiefs in Hamilton.
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British and Irish Lions
A dominant display by the Lions.
Tom Hamilton reports from Hamilton where the British & Irish Lions warmed up for the first Test against the All Blacks with an impressive win over the Chiefs.
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Chiefs v British & Irish Lions
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Lions give Gatland food for thought
The British & Irish Lions coaches will meet on Wednesday to finalise the team for Saturday's first Test with Warren Gatland predicting a "tough" selection meeting.
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Lions vs. Chiefs: Who said what
The British & Irish Lions have broken their midweek duck, beating the Chiefs 34-6 in Hamilton to build momentum ahead of Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks.
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Lions vs. Chiefs: Social reaction
The British & Irish Lions' midweek outfit are finally up and running after two previous defeats with a convincing win over the Chiefs. Here's how social media reacted.
Australia
Quade fires back at keyboard warriors
Coach Michael Cheika might have broken bread with angry Wallabies fans but Quade Cooper has taken a swipe at those who "sit behind a keyboard" and accuse athletes of not trying.
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Podcast: Lions won't be easy All Blacks prey
Tom Hamilton joins Sam Bruce and Andy Withers to discuss the Lions Tour, recapping the win over the Maori and what we should expect in the first Test against the All Blacks.
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New Zealand tour tougher than Australia 2013.
Rory Best states the quality of the opposition is the big difference between the two tours.
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New Zealand
Kaino: ABs aren't worried about 'blocking' calls
Referee Jaco Peyper has been described as a "pretty good" communicator as All Blacks flanker Jerome Kaino fielded questions about his side's alleged blocking tactic.
Rugby
When Gatland faced the Lions.
Former teammates and roommates Warren Gatland and John Mitchell look back to 1993 when they faced the British & Irish Lions as players for Waikato.
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Rugby
Australia
Scotland exposed Wallabies as feeble imposters
Those who headed to Allianz Stadium endlessly cheered, endlessly hoped that Saturday arvo footy would lead to a Wallabies revival. But in the end they were short-changed by the masters of disaster, writes Greg Growden.
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Lions' back three Gatland's biggest headache
The selection for Saturday's match against the All Blacks will already be pencilled in but Warren Gatland's greatest dilemma looks to be the back three.
Rugby
Is Gatland's Test side settled?
Tom Hamilton discusses with fellow journalists whether there will be any more surprises in Warren Gatland's Lions selections.
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Gatland wants referee to watch for 'blocking'
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has called on referee Jaco Peyper to keep a close eye on blocking in the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
New Zealand
Sir Colin Meads statue unveiled in hometown.
Sir Colin Meads was honoured today in his hometown, as big crowds turned up to watch the unveiling of the rugby legend's statue.
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All Blacks
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.
Scotland stun Wallabies to earn revenge
Scotland have sealed their first ever win in Sydney defeating the Wallabies 24-19 in a nail-biting finish.
Rugby
Cheika: We didn't step up.
Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika believes that his side didn't step up in their defeat against Scotland.
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Lions post record win over Maori
The British & Irish Lions have restored confidence a week out from the first Test against the All Blacks with a convincing win over the New Zealand Maori in Rotorua.
Rugby
Maori All Blacks perform 'Haka' war dance.
Prior to the start of the Maori All Blacks - British & Irish Lions rugby match, the All Blacks perform a dramatic "Haka Timatanga" war dance.
Rugby
All Blacks enjoy perfect hit out vs. Samoa
This was the perfect hit out for the All Blacks as they saw off Samoa 78-0 at Eden Park. Here is New Zealand's progress report from Auckland.
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'Euphoric' night the Maori made history
Jono Gibbes was racked with self-doubt as he prepared the New Zealand Maori to face the 2005 British & Irish Lions. He ended that "euphoric" night having helped make history, and provided inspiration to a new generation.
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All Blacks send a warning to touring Lions.
Tom Hamilton, Chris Foy and Owen Slot react to the All Blacks' demolition of Samoa, and what it means for the Lions.
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Rugby
British & Irish Lions Tour
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British & Irish Lions Tour
Lions disappointing in the scrum - Dowd
Craig Dowd believes the British & Irish Lions, now they are four games into their tour of New Zealand, are ticking along nicely, and improving, in all areas of their game but one.
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Lions have homework to do at scrum time
Whinging will not give the British & Irish Lions parity at scrum time, but they have the players and coaching staff to turn things around in New Zealand.
Rugby
Springboks
Rugby
Marx the Boks' new 'Bismarck'
Hooker Malcolm Marx's barnstorming performance for the Springboks in the first Test against France has sparked comparisons with his idol Bismarck du Plessis.
Rugby
Mostert adds sauce to Bok effort
Franco Mostert was almost lost to South African rugby, but these days the Lions and Springbok lock he is loving life in the green and gold.
Rugby
British & Irish Lions Tour
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Gatland: Hogg warned by medics over eyesight
Medical advice left the British & Irish Lions with no choice but to end Stuart Hogg's tour, says head coach Warren Gatland.
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Hansen expects Lions to call in reinforcements
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has suggested the British & Irish Lions will swell their ranks ahead of the three-Test series so they can 'play two squads' for the remainder of their tour of New Zealand.
Rugby
British & Irish Lions Tour
Brooke: Lions '100 percent' have to win first Test.
Former New Zealand international Zinzan Brooke has said it is '100 per cent' important for the British and Irish Lions to secure an opening Test victory over the All Blacks next Saturday.
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Rugby
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Australia to play New Zealand in Bendigo
The trans-Tasman rivals play a series in October as they continue preparations for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
New Zealand
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.
New Zealand
A visit to Andrew Hore's farm.
Tom Hamilton is joined by Chris Jones to visit former All Black Andrew Hore's farm near Dunedin.
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British & Irish Lions
Lions left licking scrum wounds
Discipline and scrum interpretation remain a concern for British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland following a run of penalties in the latter stages of Tuesday's loss to the Highlanders that left prop Kyle Sinckler bemused.
Highlanders hand Lions second tour defeat
A late Marty Banks penalty ensured the Highlanders secured a 23-22 win over the British & Irish Lions in Dunedin.
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Lions vs. Highlanders: Who said what
British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton blamed indiscipline for his side's 23-22 defeat to the Highlanders on Tuesday.
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Lions vs. Highlanders: Social reaction
The British & Irish Lions suffered their second defeat four games into the tour of New Zealand and we look at how key figures reacted to the result on social media.
Rugby
Lions' weaknesses exposed.
Tom Hamilton reflects on the Highlanders' win against the Lions, where Warren Gatland's side were again let down by their lack of discipline.
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Rugby Sevens
Cool to know you can do whatever the boys do.
Rugby Sevens gold medal winner Charlotte Caslick tells ESPN that she enjoys more than anything the contact side of the game.
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Rugby
Hunt 'thankful' to feature for Wallabies.
Karmichael Hunt was pleased to start for the Wallabies but feels it was made easier playing alongside Israel Folau.
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Rugby
Izzy up from slumber but needs more ball
The dormant giant has at last awoken. Israel Folau could not have chosen a better time to remind all that he actually warrants being recognised as Australian rugby's premier drawcard. The Wallabies just need to get him more ball -- Greg Growden writes.
British & Irish Lions
Gatland hits out at 'illegal' NZ scrum tactics
Warren Gatland has lit a fuse under the scrum battle when his British & Irish Lions face the All Blacks after denouncing Kiwi techniques as illegal.
Highlanders
How 'young Vic' shaped the Highlanders of today
Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains bleeds blue and gold such is his affiliation with Otago Rugby. But even fell out of love with the Highlanders -- until they knuckled down and returned to their roots of sheer, bloody hard work.
Rugby
Australia vs. Fiji
Rugby
Wallabies win but local fans vote with their feet
The walk from Flinders Street Station to AAMI Park -- the city's boutique, rectangular stadium -- isn't the most popular route for Melburnians on a wintery Saturday afternoon.
Rugby
Speight, Folau get Wallabies off to winning start
Superstar fullback Israel Folau has broken a year-long Test try-scoring drought to steer the Wallabies to a 37-14 win over Fiji on Saturday afternoon in Melbourne.
Rugby
Late charge seals Bok win over France
South Africa raced clear in the final quarter of the game to secure a 37-14 victory over France in the first Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Australia
Australia
Ella's grave concerns over Wallabies' No.10 stocks
Wallabies great Mark Ella talks exclusively to Greg Growden about the lack of playmakers in Australian rugby, saying the problem surfaced years ago yet little has been done to correct the developmental pathways.
Rugby
Hunt: I've matured as a player.
Karmichael Hunt explains how his family has helped him become a more mature person and ultimately a better player.
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Auckland
Williams: Not back at my best yet.
All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams was thrilled with Blues' win over the Lions but admits he needs more game time.
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British and Irish Lions
Hansen: Gatland's Lions 'one of the best.'
All Blacks boss Steve Hansen believes the current Lions crop is the strongest to have ever toured New Zealand.
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British and Irish Lions
Gatland: Lions may change tactics.
Lions coach Warren Gatland says his side are trying different combinations ahead of their third game in New Zealand.
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Rugby
Lions must stop 'monster' Sonny Bill
The British & Irish Lions must stop "monster" centre Sonny Bill Williams to stand any chance of beating New Zealand, according to Rhys Webb.
Rugby
Umaga: SBW has 'hunger' to hurt Lions
Sonny Bill Williams starred for the Blues in their 22-16 win over the British & Irish Lions and coach Tana Umaga believes he's only going to get better before the All Blacks Tests.
Rugby
NZ pace a problem for the Lions.
Tom Hamilton reports from Auckland after the tourists suffered their first defeat in New Zealand to the Blues.
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New Zealand
Backyard to Lions' den: Ioane boys to torment tourists
When it was rugby league, he was Greg Inglis. When it was time to play rugby, Tana Umaga got the nod. But no matter the code, Rieko Ioane always did it tough against big brother Akira. That was until they starting teaming up.
British & Irish Lions Tour
Debunking the 'Warrenball' myth
Warren Gatland hates the term 'Warrenball', a term he feels does his attacking philosophy a disservice. Tony Hanks and Rob Howley outline why Gatland is a far more positive coach than his critics give him credit for.
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