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Rugby

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Connacht sign 'standout' Ireland U20 prop Sam Illo to first professional deal
Kolisi: 'I didn't feel respected at all. I didn't feel I was given a fair opportunity'
Rugby Australia slam Erasmus' 'unacceptable' attack on referee Berry
Lions believe O'Keeffe is 'professional enough' not to be distracted by Erasmus
Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport
Furlong and the Lions pack set for another Rumble in the Jungle
Irish rugby is 'far from out of the woods' warns IRFU at its AGM
World Rugby to engage with SA Rugby over 'nature' of Erasmus comments
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The42 Rugby Weekly - Lions v 'Boks II: Rassie Logs On
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'The refs have the hardest job in the game' - Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones
Rassie Erasmus releases explosive hour-long criticism of refereeing
The Lions and Boks' changes indicate another brutal, heavyweight Test
Fijian sevens team burst into a cappella song after defending Olympic title
Dejection for Ireland in Tokyo but IRFU has big plans for the future in 7s
Join BJ Botha, Bernard Jackman and The42 for a special Lions preview event
Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am expecting different approach from Lions this weekend
Comprehensive Kenya defeat caps disappointing tournament as Ireland 7s bow out
Conan goes again with 'freak athletes' Curry and Lawes in Lions back row
'Robbie is a quality player and I think we’ll complement each other'
Gatland calls on Murray's control as Lions get set for an 'arm wrestle'
'I'm not Jaco Johan' - Erasmus distances himself from suspect Twitter account
Springboks make three changes for second Test against British and Irish Lions
Conor Murray starts as Lions make three changes for second Test
All Blacks suspend Frizell for two games as he appears in court following nightclub assaults
Ireland 7s book 9th/10th place play-off spot after 31-point win over South Korea
Agony for Ireland 7s as late Kenyan try ends their Olympic medal hopes
Lions and Springboks will name teams tomorrow ahead of second Test
Vunipola's impact a boost for Lions as Jones remains doubtful for second Test
Lions will go through 'appropriate channels' as Erasmus' Twitter antics continue
James Coughlan joins Toulon as defence coach
Ireland 7s fall to second defeat in Tokyo against impressive USA side
The Boks must produce backlash after getting taste of their own medicine
Disappointment for Ireland 7s in defeat to South Africa on Olympics debut
'There is more to come from us' - Itoje backs Lions to improve for second Test
'We don't feel that there's any opposition in that tournament that we can't beat'
Lions and Boks will both consider changes ahead of Test two
A brilliant column from Tokyo, the career of Ger Canning and the week's best sportswriting
Lawes, Itoje, and Conan to the fore as Lions pull off comeback win
'I 100% agree with the TMO call' - Springboks refuse to lay blame with officials
'Next week is going to be even bigger and tougher' - Gatland