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Marcus Smith at full-back against Argentina as Lions aim to ‘set tone’ for tour

Maro Itoje will captain the British & Irish Lions for the first time in their non-cap international against Argentina in Dublin on Friday

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Queensland stay alive after holding off stirring NSW comeback in State of Origin classic

The Maroons withstood a stirring second-half Blues comeback at a sodden Optus Stadium to level the series at 1-1 and set up a decider in Sydney

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Munster's maligned Maroons give Slater fine birthday

They were written off but new Queensland captain Cameron Munster and his team have delivered for under-pressure coach Billy Slater in a famous win in Perth.

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End-of-season rugby union awards: best games, players and more

Champagne tries and offloads to retired greats and future stars, here are the highlights of the 2024-25 season

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Johnny Sexton insists he is ‘here to help’ Finn Russell despite past Lions criticism

The former Ireland captain was critical of the Scotland fly-half after being omitted from the 2021 Lions squad, but now says the issue has been ‘blown out of proportion’

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Sheriff notes Hogg’s ‘compliance’ with order in domestic abuse case

A sheriff said that said no further review of the community payback order would take place.

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Perth sport stars say there's room in city for Bears

Newly-crowned UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena and Test greats Justin Langer and Mike Hussey have headlined a throng of attendees at NSW training.

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From rattled to Origin return: Blues prop's wild month

Stefano Utoikamanu could have been forgiven for thinking his State of Origin chances were shot after a spray from NSW advisor Craig Bellamy at Magic Round.

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‘A special moment’: Russell revels in Bath glory as focus turns to Lions

Fly-half relishes end to his 10-year wait for a league title before homing in on British & Irish Lions challenge

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Bath’s treble win blends yesteryear charm with the recently unthinkable

First league crown ends a drought of almost three decades that the Rec Ground faithful would have scarcely believed at the dawn of the professional era

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Crichton could easily be helping Blues prepare in Perth

In another world, Angus Crichton could be starting State of Origin week in Perth playing in an opposed session against NSW while representing the Western Force.

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Painful memories: Daley knows the Origin job not done

NSW can wrap up a second straight State of Origin series in Perth, but the way a teenage Payne Haas was once treated in Queensland shows why it won't be easy.

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Adam Hills: ‘I knew I should have gone to the King’s birthday but I really wanted to go to rugby training’

The comedian and TV host on rugby league, his love of Weird Al Yankovicand getting mistaken for Wil Anderson

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Leicester coach Cheika hits out at Cole yellow card after final defeat by Bath

The Leicester head coach, Michael Cheika, criticised the officials after his side’s loss to Bath in the Premiership final

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Russell inspires Bath to Premiership title despite late Leicester fightback

There was no fairytale ending for Leicester’s Dan Cole and Ben Youngs as Bath held on to a slender lead to claim their first league title of the professional era

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Rugby’s great wanderer Christian Wade: ‘You don’t say no to Wigan’

Having previously swapped rugby union for NFL, Wade tells Aaron Bower of his excitement for a fresh challenge after a ‘humbling’ start to life in rugby league

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NSW make call on Brian To'o for State of Origin II

NSW have made a call on Brian To'o's fitness following a crucial training session in Sydney before flying out to Perth for State of Origin II.

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Master motivators put 90s chart-toppers Bath and Leicester back on Premiership final stage

Rival coaches Johann van Graan and Michael Cheika have rebuilt their teams along much the same lines but Bath remain favourites

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SuperTed or Superman? Hill’s ‘different game’ key for Bath in Premiership final

The Bath flanker Ted Hill has been called ‘a freak’ by his captain as the 26-year-old waits for another chance with England

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An ugly pack and backs worth paying to watch: Bath have taken us back to the 1990s

There was a time when the team playing at the Rec were the dominant force in English club rugby and there are signs they may be on the rise once again

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Owen Farrell to air views on father Andy’s Lions on Sky for tour opener

Owen Farrell will run the rule over the first match of this summer’s British & Irish Lions’ tour against Argentina next week after joining Sky Sports’ punditry team

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Rampaging Rabbitoh realistic about Origin selection

South Sydney forward Keaon Koloamatangi is in barnstorming form in clubland, but knows breaking into the dominant Blues forward pack is easier said than done.

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British & Irish Lions calm fears over Tadhg Furlong’s fitness for Australia tour

The British & Irish Lions have revealed Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong, and others involved in the URC and Premiership finals, may face Argentina next week

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Angus Crichton calls out Maroons' team-list mind games

NSW second-rower Angus Crichton has vowed to make Tom Dearden's first match in the Queensland No.7 jersey a nightmare, while accusing the Maroons of mind games.

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