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Conor Murray is the new captain of Lions.

Lions begin campaign with win over Japan but lose captain to injury

The British and Irish Lions played their first match on home soil since 2005 but a victory came a huge cost, with the loss of Alun Wyn Jones.

  • Reuters

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The British and Irish Lions are yet to finalise plans for their series against South Africa this year.

RA hopes for answer by April as Lions discuss invite to play Springboks in Australia

Rugby Australia has invited the British and Irish Lions to play Tests against South Africa in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney this year.

  • Tom Decent
Will Harrison with his grandfather Barry.

'I know he'd be watching': Young Tah's lion-hearted tribute to 'Bolla'

Waratahs five-eighth Will Harrison's stellar performance in the win over the Lions was all the more remarkable given the heartbreak he overcame in the lead-up.

  • Tom Decent
Ouch: Did Ruben Schoeman eye-gouge Rob Simmons?

Waratahs call on SANZAAR to investigate eye contact on Simmons

Lions second-rower Ruben Schoeman was shown a yellow card in his side's loss to the Waratahs, but it was what happened afterwards that could see him in hot water.

  • Tom Decent
Relieved Waratahs players celebrate their first win of the season on Friday night.

Waratahs bounce back after week of soul-searching

The Waratahs overcame a sloppy second half and a woeful goalkicking performance to score a sorely needed win against the Lions.

  • Georgina Robinson
Dangerman: Lions Five-eight Elton Jantjies is looking forward to facing NSW young gun Will Harrison.

Springbok veteran issues subtle warning to young Waratah Harrison

Will Harrison faces his first South African opposition on Friday night. And his opposite number is a World Cup winner.

  • Georgina Robinson
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Eddie Jones and the England team insist there is no mystique around the wildly successful All Blacks.

'They bleed, drop balls. Definitely beatable': England unfazed by All Black aura

England have won just one of their past 16 clashes with New Zealand, but the most recent British Lions tour helped cut through their aura of invincibility.

  • Mitch Phillips
'Why are you staring at me?': Rugby coach accused of indecent assault

'Why are you staring at me?': Rugby coach accused of indecent assault

Lions Super Rugby defence coach Joey Mongalo is accused of indecently assaulting a hotel employee in the stairwell of the Crown Plaza in Coogee.

  • Angus Thompson
Mo'unga praises Crusaders for showing the love in Super final triumph

Mo'unga praises Crusaders for showing the love in Super final triumph

The five-eighth orchestrated the Crusaders' victory over the Lions to claim their ninth Super title, but says the real difference was togetherness in defence.

  • Daniel Gilhooly
Lions to stay on South Africa time in bid to beat jetlag, then Crusaders

Lions to stay on South Africa time in bid to beat jetlag, then Crusaders

In the past South African teams have opted to depart as early as possible to either Australia or New Zealand to give themselves more time to acclimatise.

  • Mark Gleeson

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