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Wallabies want competitiveness on Spring Tour

Wallabies leaders are hoping to use their Spring Tour to the UK and Ireland to sharpen up for next year's British and Irish Lions tour.

AAP

Australian rugby chief dismisses talk of one-sided British and Irish Lions series despite record defeat

The Wallabies suffered a record defeat to Argentina to spark further concern of a one-sided tour next summer

The Independent UK

Humbled Beale chuffed to be back in the Wallabies mix

Veteran utility Kurtley Beale says the carrot of 100 Test caps and the chance to play the British and Irish Lions helped keep him going during the dark times.

AAP

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Rugby union cops another body blow as the Melbourne Rebels are axed. How can the sport bounce back?

The axing of the Melbourne Rebels from the Super Rugby competition, though not unexpected, is another blow to rugby union in Australia.

The Conversation

Crusaders blood a Lion as Reds eye 25-year first

Former British and Irish Lions fullback Leigh Halfpenny will make his Crusaders debut as they look to continue a 25-year Christchurch stranglehold on the Reds.

AAP

High demand for Lions expected despite Wallabies fall

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is expecting 40,000 UK fans to tour for next year's British and Irish Lions series as tickets to nine matches are released.

AAP

Touring Wales to play Queensland Reds in 20-year first

The Queensland Reds have secured a clash with Wales to end their Australian tour, an initiative the club hopes becomes a fixture for visiting Test nations.

AAP

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Barry John: 'The King' was true rugby royalty whose skills defied logic

The sport's first superstar left a huge legacy with Wales, the British and Irish Lions and Cardiff

Evening Standard

Wales and Lions great Barry John dies aged 79

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half fly-half was nicknamed ‘The King’ by New Zealand journalists in 1971.

The Independent UK

The two big questions facing Andy Farrell as British and Irish Lions coach

Getting the right blend in his coaching staff will be key for Farrell – but his biggest dilemma might be over his son Owen

The Independent UK

Lions coach Farrell sure Wallabies 'will get it right'

Andy Farrell, the new British and Irish Lions coach, is sure the Wallabies will rebound to ensure the 2025 series will be "massive for Australian sport".

AAP

British and Irish Lions appoint Andy Farrell as head coach for Australia tour

The Ireland coach will lead the Lions down under in 2025.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell set to be named British and Irish Lions coach

The Ireland head coach is expected to lead the Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia

The Independent UK

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams dies aged 74

PR Williams has died at the age of 74

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Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales boss demands passion and coach leaves Welsh rugby for new adventure

Here are the latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

The Independent UK

Alun Wyn Jones joins Toulon on short-term contract

The former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain has signed for the French club as a “medical joker” for the duration of this year’s World Cup.

Daily Mirror

British and Irish Lions open door to first ever women's tour - 130 years after men's team

Women's rugby union could be set to take a huge leap with the British and Irish Lions said to be looking at the possibility of forming a women's team and tour

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Gatland's gameplan defended and Wales' best three players named

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The Independent UK

Warren Gatland backs Andy Farrell for British and Irish Lions role

Gatland is back for a second stint as Wales head coach that could incorporate the 2027 World Cup

Irish Mirror

Andy Farrell backed by Warren Gatland for 2025 British and Irish Lions job

The new Welsh boss Gatland coached the Lions on tours in 2013, 2017 and 2021, but has given Irish head coach Andy Farrell his backing for the job in 2025.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell gets Warren Gatland’s backing for British and Irish Lions role

The Ireland head coach has guided his team to number one in the world.

Bristol Post

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Seven Worcester Warriors find new clubs, Sale Sharks eye Scotland star

All the latest transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher Premiership

Wales Online

When does Lions 2021 tour documentary air in the UK and what TV channel is it on?

'Two Sides', the long-awaited documentary charting the British and Irish Lions' 2021 tour of South Africa, is about to air in the UK

Daily Mirror

Wales star Liam Williams blocking "internet trolls" after agreeing to join local rivals

British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams was bombarded with online abuse after his next career move was confirmed, but the Wales star has learnt ignorance is bliss

The Independent UK

Dan Biggar talks up Johnny Sexton ahead of Wales’ Six Nations game with Ireland

The pair were British and Irish Lions colleagues in New Zealand in 2017

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