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Rugby: Aussies to unleash evergreen Smith on Lions
The remarkable George Smith will start his 111th and final test for the Wallabies in Saturday's series-deciding test against the Lions.
Freak wing's talent spotted early
Comparisons were made at the 2011 World Cup but now they seem much more real. Is George North this era's Jonah Lomu?
Rugby: More than pride on line for Lions
The British and Irish Lions are set to share a jackpot of £2.3 million ($4.6 million) if Warren Gatland's side clinch the series against Australia in Melbourne.
Rugby: Tour chance to check strength of red rose
The lingering whiff of the 38-21 loss to England last December still festers among the All Blacks.
Rugby: Melbourne love Lions, but they'd go to World Tiddlywinks
Many Australians trace the nation's obsessive interest in sport to the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 when the arrival of broadcast television coincided with the festival.
Rugby: Bowe set for miracle comeback
Three weeks ago a disconsolate Tommy Bowe texted his touring relatives to say they would not see him play again for the Lions.
Wynne Gray: Wallabies' burger boys should cash in some of their chips
These likely lads are no strangers to controversy and, at the very least, should be cashing in some of their chips.
Rugby: Series a Lion's dream
A handful of rugby players are born into Lionhood and the very best of them, the creme de la creme, grow to their fullest size in the red jersey. Brian O'Driscoll is among that number.
Rugby: Welsh Dragons have a key role in making the Lions roar
Asked on the Lions trip to South Africa four years ago what touring qualities galvanised such a group and spurred team unity, Brian O'Driscoll offered a simple explanation.
Wynne Gray: Lions ready to take on any media scrum
Within seconds of Lions manager Andy Irvine finishing his first test team announcement, journalists' fingers were hitting laptop keys to file that news.
Rugby: Series start of Deans' fight for survival
A series win against the Lions will be a massive fillip for Robbie Deans' coaching longevity with the Wallabies.
Rugby: Visitors expect Tahs to hit field fired up
Lions back-rower Jamie Heaslip is tipping NSW coach Michael Cheika will have the Waratahs pumped up for tonight's showdown with the unbeaten tourists.
Rugby: Warburton Lions' best choice as skipper
After several false starts because of injury, Sam Warburton made his Lions debut in Brisbane.
Rugby: Warburton confident Lions can end Australia drought
Sam Warburton says his Welsh side's string of heart-breaking losses to the Wallabies makes him even more confident the Lions can end their 16-year rugby tour drought in Australia.
Rugby: Kiwi's pride at being a Lion
Former Crusaders winger Sean Maitland, another New Zealand export, wants to achieve two things on the Lions tour of Australia - make the test team and play against his cousin, the controversial Quade Cooper.
Rugby: Lions ready for what Aussies hurl at them
The Lions are ready for widespread rugby battles across Australia and have pledged to continue those tussles with reasoned arguments during their off-field skirmishes too.
Wynne Gray: Lions place enormous pressure on Deans
The Lions are a wonderful rugby anachronism and the last link to the heady days when sides made decent rugby tours instead of drive-by test visits.
Rugby: Red Rose beckons Vunipola
Mako Vunipola stems from Tonga, was born in New Zealand, educated in England and is likely to become a test player for the red rose.
All Blacks: Focus needs to be on shrewd, effective use of bench
Unbeaten in 13 tests in 2012 and having produced outstanding rugby at times, the All Blacks under coach Steve Hansen are doing plenty right.