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Australia fly-half Noah Lolesio ruled out of Lions Test series after neck surgery

Australia have suffered a significant setback with confirmation that their first-choice fly-half, Noah Lolesio, will miss the Lions series through injury

The Guardian - UK

Lolesio ruled out of Lions in blow for Wallabies hopes

In a huge blow for the Wallabies, playmaker Noah Lolesio will miss taking on the touring Lions after undergoing surgery following an injury against Fiji.

AAP

Lions cut loose with eight-try win over Western Force for solid start in Australia

The British & Irish Lions beat Western Force 54-7 in Perth despite an awkward opening, but Tomos Williams limped off after scoring two tries

The Guardian - UK

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Western Force 7-54 British & Irish Lions: rugby union – as it happened

An improved second half secured a comfortable win in Perth for the tourists

The Guardian - UK

Lions v Western Force live: Result and reaction as impressive tourists run rampant in Perth

Western Force 7-54 Lions: A much-improved performance saw the Lions bounce back from defeat to Argentina to rout Australia’s weakest Super Rugby side

The Independent UK

Is British and Irish Lions vs Western Force on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know as the tourists play their first game in Australia

The Independent UK

Farrell backs Pollock to prove ‘point of difference’ for Lions in striking selection

Henry Pollock has been handed the glittering prize of a lifetime against Western Force with the chance to impress for the British & Irish Lions

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Western Force vs British and Irish Lions: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Andy Farrell’s side looking to bounce back from Argentina defeat as they kick off Australia tour against Super Rugby opposition

Evening Standard

Donaldson called up for Lions after Beale heartbreak

Only 24 hours after stating his desire to turn out for the Western Force against the Lions, Ben Donaldson is on his way to Perth as an injury replacement.

AAP

Wallabies looking past Fiji flop as Lions series looms

Losing their last Test against Fiji, the Wallabies are determined not to let the Pacific Islanders wreck another big occasion with the Lions series approaching.

AAP

Wallabies' preparation for Lions the priority: Larkham

While hoping to get some Wallabies back as the Brumbies look to make history against the Lions again, coach Stephen Larkham supports Joe Schmidt's stance.

AAP

O'Connor misses Wallabies squad as Schmidt picks youth

James O'Connor is among the big names missing from the Wallabies squad to face Fiji in the season-opening Test match in Newcastle ahead of the Lions series.

AAP

Waratahs beware: Force want to end your finals hopes

The Waratahs need to win their final two games to have any hope of reaching the finals, but the Force are eager to play the role of party poopers.

AAP

Why star Force duo declined to cash in overseas

A day after re-signing flanker Carlo Tizzano until the end of 2027, the Western Force have locked away playmaker Ben Donaldson for another two years.

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'Pick and stick': SBW's tip for Wallabies coach Schmidt

New Zealand World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams is urging Wallabies coach to pick and stick with whoever he opts to wear Australia's troublesome No.10 jumper.

AAP

Post to the rescue as Force draw with Hurricanes

Hurricanes flyhalf Ruben Love has struck the post with his golden-point drop-goal attempt in Saturday night's 17-17 draw with the Western Force.

AAP

Wallabies playmaker signs Japan club deal

Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has signed to play rugby in Japan, with the Brumbies star now no longer a certainty to face the touring British and Irish Lions.

The Guardian - UK

‘Sim farms’, high heels, zombie knives: what scammers buy with the money they steal

A haul of items seized by police reveals the scale and threat of payment fraud – a crime that can have significant emotional impact on victims

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AAP

Wobbly Reds eye quick lineout fix ahead of Chiefs bout

Queensland have soared to the top of the Super Rugby ladder for the first time since 2012, but need to fix their lineout ahead of their clash with the Chiefs

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Force snap Super losing streak with big Fijian Drua win

The Western Force have equalled a club Super rugby try-scoring record, bagging eight en route to a crushing 52-15 victory over Fijian Drua.

AAP

Force steal Super Rugby win with miracle last-gasp try

Ben Donaldson has proved the Western Force's hero, racing downfield to score in the 83rd minute and converting his try for a one-point win over Moana Pasifika.

The Independent UK

More than £570m stolen by fraudsters in first half of 2024

Losses where people were tricked into transferring money decreased in the first half of this year, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK

‘Major step forward’ for bank transfer fraud victims as new refund rules launch

The new scheme should ensure the vast majority of victims are reimbursed and treated in a fair and consistent way, consumer group Which? said.

AAP

Gordon back but Koroibete, Slipper out of Bledisloe II

Veteran winger Marika Koroibete has suffered a wrist injury and won't play in the return Bledisloe Cup clash in Wellington on Saturday.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies humiliated in heavy defeat as Argentina pile on record-breaking score

Australia suffer 67-27 loss as Los Pumas run in nine tries for the most points they have conceded in a men’s rugby union Test

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