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  • Wednesday, 19. June, 2013

    Fiji too much for young Eagles

    A young Men’s Eagles squad could not overcome a powerful Fiji side Wednesday in their third IRB Pacific Nations Cup match, losing 10-35 in Japan.

  • Wednesday, 19. June, 2013
    Deans to gamble on O'Connor

    Deans to gamble on O'Connor

    Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take a gamble by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half to face the Lions on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 19. June, 2013

    Hooper expects Welsh weight

    Wallabies and Waratahs flank Michael Hooper believes that there will be a large Welsh contingent in the Lions squad for the opening Test in Brisbane.

  • Wednesday, 19. June, 2013

    B&I Lions get direction from North

    George North is fit to face the Wallabies in the opening Test on Saturday and help the B&I Lions forget their first non-Test defeat in Australia in 42 years.

  • Wednesday, 19. June, 2013
    Folau set for Wallabies debut

    Folau set for Wallabies debut

    Israel Folau is expected to be one of three new caps in the Australia squad for Saturday's first Test against the Lions.

  • Wednesday, 19. June, 2013
    North passed fit for Brisbane

    North passed fit for Brisbane

    George North has been passed fit to play in the first Test with Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 19. June, 2013
    Hooper - Lions are beatable

    Hooper - Lions are beatable

    Michael Hooper insists Australia can draw inspiration from the Brumbies' 14-12 victory over the Lions.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Historic win for England juniors

    Historic win for England juniors

    England are through to the final of the IRB Junior World Championship after a stunning 33-21 victory over New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Late Wales rally stuns Boks

    Late Wales rally stuns Boks

    Sam Davies converted a last-gasp try as Wales shocked defending champions South Africa 18-17 to reach the IRB Junior World Championship final.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013

    Clemson Added to Varsity Cup

    The Varsity Cup announced today that Clemson University will join the Varsity Cup National Collegiate Rugby Championship beginning in the 2014 spring season.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013

    Eagles selected for tonight's match against Fiji

    USA Rugby Men’s Eagles Head Coach Mike Tolkin has named his 23-man roster for the Pacific Nations Cup match against Fiji, to be played at Nagoya Municipal Mizuho Park Rugby Ground in Japan Wednesday.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Ioane keen to prove his worth

    Ioane keen to prove his worth

    Australia wing Digby Ioane is eager to prove himself against the British and Irish Lions after winning his fitness battle.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013

    White hails 'massive' win

    Former World Cup-winning Springbok coach Jake White has achieved another extraordinary feat, but he opted to heap praise on his players.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013

    Best: 'We were beaten up'

    Rory Best admits the B&I Lions let themselves down, after their unbeaten 2013 tour record slipped against the Brumbies on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013

    Sleeping Lions lose momentum

    The decision to rest a number of first choice Lions players for their game against the Brumbies could prove costly to momentum going into the first Test on Saturday.