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Australia 26-29 British & Irish Lions: second Test – as it happened

A gripping second Test and series was won by the last play of the match in Melbourne as the Lions roared back

The Guardian - UK

Australia 12-21 Wales: women’s rugby union international – as it happened

The Wallaroos slump to a shock defeat against Wales as the tourists tune-up for the Rugby World Cup with a first win on the road for 818 days

The Guardian - AU

Johnson offers stark warning: Lions should expect fierce Wallabies backlash

The revered former captain issues reality check to Farrell’s squad through his 2001 experiences in Australia, with the Test series on the line in Melbourne

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Growing confidence gives Wallabies hope of ‘special’ win over Lions in MCG clash

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is keen to avoid reliance on results but admits victory in the second Test would be a huge fillip for this group of players

The Guardian - AU

How do you bounce back from defeat in a first Lions Test? In 2009, our response was brutal

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re not playing a pub team’: Itoje warns Lions of wounded Wallabies at MCG

Maro Itoje has urged teammates to beware Australia’s response as the British & Irish Lions seek to secure a series victory in Saturday’s second Test at the MCG

The Guardian - UK

Chessum faces biggest challenge in rival Skelton as Lions await ‘different beast’

The Leicester forward makes first Lions Test start against Wallabies at the MCG as he collides with mountainous adversary

The Guardian - UK

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‘The right thing to do – 100%’: Farrell praises Ringrose over late Lions concussion call

Garry Ringrose has been lauded for reporting concussion symptoms, which forced Andy Farrell into a late reshuffle for Saturday’s second Test

The Guardian - UK

Emily Scarratt to break England record at fifth Rugby World Cup for 2025 host nation

Centre Emily Scarratt will become the first English woman or man to play at a fifth Rugby World Cup with Zoe Aldcroft to lead the England squad

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies boosted by returning Rob Valetini and Will Skelton for second Lions Test

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has recalled the hulking forwards to add much-needed muscle for the must-win second Test at the MCG

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne’s rugby landscape opened up with Rebels’ demise – Storm are pouncing on the opportunity

The NRL club hope to entice young rugby union players to league by investing in strong pathway programs while Rugby Victoria drags its heels

The Guardian - AU

Bring on the Wallabies: First Nations & Pasifika XV challenge Australia after narrow Lions defeat

The hastily assembled team of Indigenous Australians and islanders gave the tourists a fright and now want a crack at the national side

The Guardian - AU

Andy Farrell bills second Lions Test in Melbourne as ‘biggest game of our lives’

Andy Farrell has challenged his British & Irish Lions players to rouse themselves for ‘the biggest game of our lives’ in the second Test on Saturday after his second-string side edged past the First Nations & Pasifika XV

The Guardian - UK

Lions edge historic First Nations clash, but second Test picture is blurred

The British & Irish Lions beat the First Nations and Pasifika XV 24-19 in a match with the outcome in doubt until the final minutes

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If Lions complete Australia rout, clamour for tour of France will grow

It may open the Lions to accusations of parochialism, but there is a compelling case for staying in Europe

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Don't begrudge them: Carrigan gives Samoa trio blessing

Payne Haas could join the exodus to Samoa at the upcoming Pacific Championships.

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George full of pride in Lions return despite ‘midweek massive’ role

Hooker determined to ‘do the jersey proud’ against First Nations & Pasifika after late call-up and long journey

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell opens door to England return after sidestepping social media ‘poison’

Owen Farrell is considering making himself available for England again despite the social media ‘poison’ that contributed to him stepping back from Test rugby last year

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Kangaroos captain endorses next green and gold coach

Australia captain Isaah Yeo has backed Kevin Walters' looming appointment as Kangaroos coach, believing someone without club ties is right given the timing.

The Guardian - AU

Owen Farrell to captain Lions for first time in historic First Nations & Pasifika clash

Andy Farrell names his son as skipper ahead of Jamie George while Blair Kinghorn returns from injury as tourists swing the changes

The Guardian - UK

Dominant Lions must now deliver a display that can stand the test of time

Andy Farrell’s team faced a limp Australia in the first Test but must turn on the style to earn their place in history

The Guardian - UK

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Tuipulotu believes ‘stars have aligned’ for him as Lions arrive in Melbourne

The Scotland centre has the opportunity to seal a series win against Australia by winning the second Test in the city where he was born

The Guardian - UK

Lions call up Gregor Brown as foot problem hits Joe McCarthy’s second Test hopes

The Ireland lock Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the British & Irish Lions’ second Test against the Wallabies because of plantar fasciitis

The Guardian - AU

England outclass USA in dominant win amid lightning delays in Washington DC

England make light work of the United States in 40-5 victory after Ilona Maher stars as US women beat Fiji 31-24 in rugby union double header

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