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Home nations want a fair share of Lions profits The cash-strapped Welsh Rugby Union is leading calls for the profits from Lions tours to be more evenly distributed rather than the bulk being retained by the host country http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186605.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186605.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:01:28 GMT George North fit for first Test The British & Irish Lions have received a huge boost ahead of the first Test with the news winger George North is fit to face the Wallabies on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186571.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186571.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:04:53 GMT Wallabies starting side "leaked" The Wallabies team to play the first Test against the British & Irish Lions has leaked a day ahead of the scheduled announcement http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186567.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186567.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:59:36 GMT Fresh Wallabies face tough early test Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper admits the battle-hardened British & Irish Lions will enter Saturday night's first Test with a slight advantage http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186565.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186565.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:59:39 GMT McGeechan hails Gatland, Phillips British & Irish Lions legend Ian McGeechan says coach Warren Gatland is the perfect man to break their 16-year hoodoo http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186559.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186559.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:31:27 GMT Win will lift Wallabies: Jake White Coach Jake White believes the Brumbies' defeat of the British & Irish Lions in Canberra on Tuesday night will give the Wallabies a lift ahead of Saturday night's first Test in Brisbane http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186553.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186553.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:12:18 GMT Australia lose to Argentina in France Australia's Under 20 side has lost their fifth-place semi-final play-off to Argentina 22-15 in France http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186545.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186545.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:12:56 GMT Brumbies join provincial roll of honour The Brumbies' stunning 14-12 victory over the British & Irish Lions in Canberra sees them join an illustrious list of provincial sides to have beaten the northern hemisphere's finest http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186525.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186525.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:36:05 GMT Gatland: We got what we deserved British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland admitted his side "got what they deserved" following their shock 14-12 defeat to the Brumbies in Canberra on Tuesday night http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186483.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186483.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:32:13 GMT Brumbies claim famous win against Lions The Brumbies claimed a shock 14-12 victory over the British & Irish Lions in Canberra on Tuesday night http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186437.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186437.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:31:24 GMT 'Lions will crumble if they lose first Test' Brumbies coach Jake White has predicted the British & Irish Lions will "crumble" if they lose the first Test game against the Wallabies on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186411.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186411.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:10:51 GMT Ashley-Cooper savours crack at O'Driscoll Adam Ashley-Cooper has finally settled in his true home at No.13 and is ready to test himself against the game's midfield master, Brian O'Driscoll http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186401.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186401.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:51:44 GMT Lealiifano primed for return Wallaby-in-waiting Christian Lealiifano's remarkable return from his horrific ankle injury has been one of sport's most heart-warming stories of 2013 http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186399.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186399.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:49:01 GMT Ioane in the clear to meet Lions Digby Ioane has delivered the Wallabies a major boost for Saturday night's first Test against the British & Irish Lions http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186395.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186395.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:43:25 GMT Brumbies won't adopt new plan for Lions Brumbies coach Jake White says Jesse Mogg and Matt Toomua will find out if they're up to Test level on Tuesday night http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186383.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186383.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:05:01 GMT New-look Lions set for final warm-up clash A mind-boggling British & Irish Lions line-up will tackle the Brumbies in Canberra on Tuesday night with the eagerly-awaited first Test against Australia just a few days away http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186311.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186311.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:25:41 GMT Robbie Deans hails 'formidable' Lions The British & Irish Lions will show the benefit of strong opponents in the lead-up to the first Test, while the Wallabies have prepared as best they can, Robbie Deans says http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186245.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186245.html Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:21:58 GMT Brumbies call up prop from club rugby Chris Cocca will play against the British & Irish Lions on Tuesday night, the prop rewarded for an impressive season with Easts in Canberra's John I Dent Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186159.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186159.html Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:21:43 GMT Ruck likely to decide Lions series Dave Dennis returns to the Wallabies' camp believing Australia's efforts at the breakdown will be key in deciding who lifts the Tom Richards Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186145.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/186145.html Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:46:37 GMT Jamie Roberts injury concern for Lions British & Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has emerged as a major injury concern ahead of the first Test showdown with Australia in Brisbane next weekend http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186007.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186007.html Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:01:33 GMT