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The winners and losers from the Lions squad announcement

This Lions squad reveal has plenty of gossip about it.

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The winners and losers from the Lions squad announcement

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Eight Irishmen are picked for the Lions but Sexton misses out

Warren Gatland has picked his Lions squad for the 2021 tour to South Africa and it is the usual mix of veterans and debutants, surefire selections and wildcards, and some glaring omissions.

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Eight Irishmen are picked for the Lions but Sexton misses out

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McKenzie could cement an All Blacks jersey at halfback

Damian McKenzie has been in and out of the All Blacks for a few years, though he has been unable to carve out a consistent place in the 23.

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McKenzie could cement an All Blacks jersey at halfback

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Captains downplay any friction between the Reds and Brumbies

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Captains downplay any friction between the Reds and Brumbies

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Rugby boss talks Super Rugby and why Wallabies series with France is so condensed

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The moment two players found out they made the Lions team

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The moment two players found out they made the Lions team

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Wallabies and France to play condensed series

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British and Irish Lions squad announcement: Live updates as Warren Gatland reveals his 2021 captain and squad

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British and Irish Lions squad announcement: Live updates as Warren Gatland reveals his 2021 captain and squad

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British and Irish Lions squad announcement live stream: How to watch the 2021 squad announcement online

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Are the Brumbies about to lose their mantle as Australia’s No.1 team? Part 1

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It is time for the Waratahs' Roger Davis to go

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Can Scott Robertson's Crusaders secure their fifth straight title?

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Super Rugby AU final teams: Reds change captain, Brumbies hit hard by injuries

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I also like to see my preferred Wallaby players do well, in all the teams.

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Super Rugby AU final teams: Reds change captain, Brumbies hit hard by injuries

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I also like to see my preferred Wallaby players do well, in all the teams.

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Why a moral victory was not enough at GIO Stadium

After all the dust had settled on the Super Rugby AU preliminary final, the story turned out as expected. The Brumbies advanced to their third showdown of the season against the Queensland Reds, and the Force went home to lick their wounds.

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Why a moral victory was not enough at GIO Stadium

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Why a moral victory was not enough at GIO Stadium

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Get your questions in for Issue 11 of Coach's Corner

Another week of rugby is done and dusted, and with an even bigger one coming up it’s time to get in your questions for this week’s edition of Coach’s Corner.

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Get your questions in for Issue 11 of Coach's Corner

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Get your questions in for Issue 11 of Coach's Corner

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2021 has been the making of Brumbies back-rower Rob Valetini

Maybe it’s the pre-final build-up affecting my thinking, or maybe it was the lack of key standout moments from the Brumbies’ qualifying final win over the Western Force, but I find myself searching awfully hard for one clear narrative with which to just dive at the keyboard this week.

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2021 has been the making of Brumbies back-rower Rob Valetini

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2021 has been the making of Brumbies back-rower Rob Valetini

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Geoff Parkes

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The Wrap: Is there such a thing as a quiet week in rugby?

Talking points came thick and fast this week, not the least being the Brumbies booking their place in next week’s Super Rugby AU final against the Reds. More on their 21-9 win against the Force later.

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Geoff Parkes

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The Wrap: Is there such a thing as a quiet week in rugby?

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Daniel Jeffrey

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Dave Wessels resigns as Melbourne Rebels head coach

Dave Wessels’ tenure at the Melbourne Rebels has come to an end after he resigned as head coach of the franchise.

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Dave Wessels resigns as Melbourne Rebels head coach

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Dave Wessels resigns as Melbourne Rebels head coach

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Nicholas Bishop

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Coach’s Corner Issue 10: How loose can you be?

Thanks once again to all who either contributed a question, or debated one in this week’s callout. Watching a query as it is refined through discussion can be especially helpful to my responses on Friday.

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Coach’s Corner Issue 10: How loose can you be?

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Coach’s Corner Issue 10: How loose can you be?

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Who will make the final Lions squad?

The various articles on everyone selecting their squads and XVs for the British and Irish Lions has been entertaining and extremely insightful.

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Six talking points from Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa

So after a couple of months of domestic Super Rugby we know our finalists and we know those who have fallen by the wayside.

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The problem with Super Rugby Trans-Tasman

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Brumbies vs Force: A test of discipline

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The shifting fortunes of the Blues and the Chiefs

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Tahs: What was I hoping for and what did I get?

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Will the Wallabies ever win the bloody Bledisloe?

Will the Wallabies ever be capable of beating the All Blacks and bring that oversized cup back to Australian soil? Possibly.

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Super Rugby: Let the Force be with us

What a season, what a tantalising finish.

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Six talking points from Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa

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What should the Reds and Wallabies do with Liam Wright?

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Why Australia needs a professional rugby sevens comp

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Cutting the pack: Force vs Reds

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The winners and losers from the Lions squad announcement

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Kyle Sinckler conceded 1 penalty entire 6 Nations.. So it couldnt have been discipline….made 27 tackles missing 3.. So…(more)

Coach’s Corner Issue 11: Is it time to bring the Europeans back home?

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LAST TIME THEY MET: Tongan Thor's brutal fend against the Brumbies

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Dave Wessels farewells Rebels fans after stepping down as coach

Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels has announced he is stepping down from the top job effective immediately. The outgoing coach delivered a farewell message to Rebels supporters on the club’s Twitter page. “It’s been an amazing experience,” Wessels said. “I’m really grateful for all the opportunity that everyone has given me.” Wessels was appointed head […]

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Dave Wessels farewells Rebels fans after stepping down as coach

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Dave Wessels farewells Rebels fans after stepping down as coach

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Irish ref goes viral for the most magnificently savage officiating we've ever seen

JP Doyle, you absolute legend!

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Irish ref goes viral for the most magnificently savage officiating we've ever seen

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Irish ref goes viral for the most magnificently savage officiating we've ever seen

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South African rugby team slammed for disrespect after doing a haka

South African university rugby team Walter Sisulu University have come in for a barrage of criticism, after deciding to do a haka before a match. The pre-match display has long been a tradition for the All Blacks and other New Zealand sporting teams, with the move accused of cultural appropriation. Should the haka be only […]

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South African rugby team slammed for disrespect after doing a haka

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LAST TIME THEY MET: Tongan Thor's brutal fend against the Brumbies

The Brumbies and Reds met last month and it was the Reds who scored a thrilling 24-22 win. Taniela Tupou AKA Tongan Thor was at his best and the home side will be hoping for more of the same in the Super Rugby AU final.

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LAST TIME THEY MET: Tongan Thor's brutal fend against the Brumbies

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Tim Horan identifies what position Jordan Petaia should play

Tim Horan believes it’s important for Jordan Petaia to play a full Super Rugby season and be comfortable in a couple of positions so he can play with confidence for the Wallabies.

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Tim Horan identifies what position Jordan Petaia should play

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Tim Horan identifies what position Jordan Petaia should play

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Georgia player nails kick in extreme windy conditions

How’s this for a kick in Georgia’s Didy10 competition!

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Georgia player nails kick in extreme windy conditions

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Georgia player nails kick in extreme windy conditions

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Halfback hilariously starts swinging at the biggest bloke on the field

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Outrageous conversion magically bends both ways in mid air!

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Outrageous conversion magically bends both ways in mid air!

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HUGE hit flattens biggest guy on the field

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HUGE hit flattens biggest guy on the field

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Hilarious scorpion FACEPLANT denies near-certain try

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Hilarious scorpion FACEPLANT denies near-certain try

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Number 8 goes on one of the most devastating runs ever

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Number 8 goes on one of the most devastating runs ever

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HIT OF THE CENTURY? Defender obliterates flyhalf like a heat-seeking missile

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Winning in Tokyo: Finding the sun

As the last century ended, Nelson Mandela was resigning from public office. His 1999 farewell speech to Parliament closed with his dream that “all our children may play in the sun” and warning “the long walk continues”.

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