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Lions face Australia in crucial second Test showdown

Lions face Australia in crucial second Test showdown

Joe Schmidt has strengthened the Wallabies forward line with Will Skelton and Rob Valetini returning, while David Porecki takes over as starting hooker. The backline remains the same as last week, somewhat unexpectedly given Jake Gordon’s underwhelming performance at scrum-half. For the British & Irish Lions, Andy Farrell has

Lions Test defeat in 2009 sparked a fierce comeback

Lions Test defeat in 2009 sparked a fierce comeback

Wallabies Face Uphill Battle to Level the Series Against the Lions The contrast between two incidents from the past week highlights the challenge awaiting the Wallabies on Saturday. In the first Test in Brisbane, Tom Curry’s high tackle on Tom Lynagh went unchallenged by Australia’s players—an opportunity

"Raducanu overcomes Sakkari and scorching heat to advance in Washington"

"Raducanu overcomes Sakkari and scorching heat to advance in Washington"

Emma Raducanu secured her first-ever semifinal spot at the Washington Open with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Greece’s Maria Sakkari in a match played under sweltering conditions. After dropping the opening game, Raducanu lost her serve but immediately broke back. She gained another advantage at 4-3 after Sakkari mishit

Johnson predicts brutal Wallabies retaliation against Lions

Johnson predicts brutal Wallabies retaliation against Lions

This week the Rugby Club of Victoria organized an event in the Olympic Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Among the key moments was a discussion with Martin Johnson and Alun Wyn Jones, both experienced leaders in major rugby matches, who understand how quickly a secure advantage can slip away.

"Red Bull pushes forward with Laurent Mekies as thrilling new chapter kicks off at Spa"

"Red Bull pushes forward with Laurent Mekies as thrilling new chapter kicks off at Spa"

Amid a period of upheaval for Red Bull, their new team principal, Laurent Mekies, is handling the pressure and attention—for now, at least—with composure. With just under two weeks since Christian Horner’s departure, Mekies and the team are navigating this transition with an outwardly steady approach, even

"Arensman edges Pogacar and Vingegaard in Tour de France stage 19"

"Arensman edges Pogacar and Vingegaard in Tour de France stage 19"

Thymen Arensman Secures Second Victory in Tour de France’s Final Mountain Stage Thymen Arensman earned his second stage win in this year’s Tour de France after taking advantage of a cautious showdown among the top contenders during Friday’s 19th stage, the last mountainous leg of the race.

"Chessum battles toughest foe Skelton with Lions bracing for fierce challenge"

"Chessum battles toughest foe Skelton with Lions bracing for fierce challenge"

The away team’s changing rooms at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are larger than usual. Roomy enough to fit the extensive touring group of British & Irish Lions players, staff, and coaches—now nearly 100 in total—but lacking any sense of closeness. When the players step onto the field,