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'Even when I was fifth choice I was doing my own routine, training as best I could' -- Tracy primed for Ireland start
Gatland given last-minute food for thought in the Lions' back three
'I think he’ll make us proud' - O'Mahony set to be named Lions captain
The Rugby Show: Lions' last chance to shine before facing the All Blacks
ARU standing firm on plan to cut Force or Rebels from Super Rugby
Gatland says there's no split in Lions camp as squad join together for dressing room sing-song
Former Scottish and Lions player reveals that he is suffering with motor neurone disease
POM as a captain: 'He doesn’t say much, but says things to prickle the hairs on the back of your neck'
Gatland keeps the shirt value steady and more talking points as the Lions get a midweek win
'I said to the boys if you let this one slip by you'll regret it as I regretted it four years ago'
Iain Henderson gives himself a shot but Rory Best's lineout comes up short
Sale bring in Australian back O'Connor as marquee signing on three-year deal
Sparkling outside backs and more player ratings as the Lions churn through Chiefs
Lions find attacking spark against Chiefs to build momentum for first Test
Chiefs v The Lions
All the little affirmations paying off as Andrew Conway revels chance to wear Ireland jersey
The All Blacks know they're facing a 'world-class' Tadhg Furlong
'He's going to be a great coach for Connacht' - Chiefs laud departing Keane
Peter O'Mahony the Lions' Test captain? It could happen this weekend
Joe Schmidt's Ireland leapfrog Australia into third in latest world rankings
Michael Cheika using angry fan's Facebook rant to motivate his Australia squad
Ireland's WRWC rivals Australia take a beating as England defeat NZ to top rankings
Rassie Erasmus has handed in his notice at Munster - reports
Analysis: Sexton-Farrell combination can unlock the All Blacks
'Completely mental' O'Mahony and O'Brien should be a cause of concern for All Blacks
Conan's no contrarian as he proves patience is a virtue
William Tupou made his debut for Japan against Ireland last weekend... and now he'll serve his first ban
Letter from New Zealand: Māori heartland, Father's Day and the red army
Test team takes shape but a handful of huge calls ahead for Gatland
Lions have no doubt that Owen Farrell will be 100% fit for first Test
Gatland calls on referees to clamp down on the All Blacks' illegal play
It's Sunday so here are 14 of our favourite images from the sporting week
Ireland win U20 playoff - but you need to see this solo try by Georgia's scrum-half
'They're calling me sir' - Rory Best on his OBE award
Bolton 'won't be holding talks with Ronaldo' and more sporting tweets of the week
'They'll be under big pressure to live up to what happened 12 years ago'
'BOD shook my hand and said, ‘Thank you very much, you’ve given me a career!'
'I was playing for a Grand Slam with Ireland and I still didn't really know how to play rugby'
Rory Best captains the Lions for Tuesday's clash with the Chiefs
'I thought we played well together but it’s up to the coaches now'