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Rugby: Lions pour vitriol on Pollock after close shave
The British and Irish Lions chose to target the referee rather than improvement before next week's pivotal second test against the Wallabies.

Rugby: Walking Wallabies wanted
It's Pin the Jersey on the Wallaby - or backline bingo - as they search for some fit players, fortune and a result to keep the Lions series alive.

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.

Lions v Wallabies: Menace and class
There were a host of headline dramas as the Lions opened their series against the Wallabies with a dramatic 23-21 win last night in Brisbane.

ABs: Final flourish needed
Eight weeks out from the first Rugby Championship test the Wallabies will already be looming large for the All Blacks.

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: Audition for Lions role found lacking
As an audition for the Wallaby first five-eighths role in the Lions series, James O'Connor needed to deliver a great deal more.

Deans slammed for Cooper omission
Former Wallaby Greg Martin has launched an incredible assault on coach Robbie Deans, claiming he is sabotaging Australian rugby.

Cooper wants to follow SBW into ring
Controversial Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper's plans to follow his mate Sonny Bill Williams into the boxing ring could be the final straw for the Australia Rugby Union.

Cooper set to quit
Controversial five-eighth Quade Cooper has reportedly quit the Wallabies and the Australian Rugby Union and may pursue a career overseas or in rugby league.