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Weekly Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulon sign Luke McAlister    Toulon have announced that former All Black fly-half Luke McAlister will be joining the club from Toulouse next season with the 33-year-old having joined Toulouse...

Expect the Lions to be back to normal

9 years ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

After being given a big fright by the Jaguares last weekend expect the Lions to be back to normal when they run out against the Western Force.

Shane Williams: This can be when North becomes a true great

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

We could see some of the best rugby ever to be played on this Lions tour. That might sound as if I’m going over the top, but when you look at the quality of player, it’s obvious we’re going to be...

Kaino to have knee surgery

9 years ago by SA Rugby

Blues flank Jerome Kaino will undergo knee surgery, but should be fit for the All Blacks' first Test against the British & Irish Lions.

Lions have a 'target on their backs' for Australia tour

9 years ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Johan Ackermann says it is unrealistic to think the Lions will simply bag all 15 points on offer from their three matches in Australia.

Billy and I can mix it up in back row says Faletau

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

Taulupe Faletau insists he will have no qualms switching to flanker for the Lions if it means starting alongside his cousin and No.8 rival, Billy Vunipola. Faletau grew up playing garden rugby with Vunipola...

Faf at No 9 for Lions, Cronjé rested

9 years ago by SA Rugby

Faf de Klerk will start at scrumhalf in one of three changes to the Lions XV for their match against the Force in Perth on Saturday.

Jaguares make three changes for Sharks

9 years ago by Super Rugby

Jaguares Super Rugby head coach Raúl Pérez has named a team with three changes for their match against the Sharks at Vélez Sarsfield on Saturday. The Jaguares returned home to Argentina having lost...

Whiteley to win 75th Super Rugby cap against Force

9 years ago by Super Rugby

The Lions have named their team to play the Western Force in Perth and included Warren Whiteley for his 75th Super Rugby cap. Lionel Mapoe and Courtnall Skosan are now co-holders of the record of tries...

George North: Lions 2017 announcement made me nervous

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Northampton and Wales wing George North admits he felt anxious before the British and Irish Lions squad announcement.