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England name squad for Women’s World Cup defence

England’s squad for the Women’s World Cup in August features 15 players who lifted the trophy in 2014Leading figures: Coach Simon Middleton and captain Sarah Hunter at Twickenham. Photo: Getty ImagesEngland’s squad for the Women’s World Cup in August features 15 players who lifted the trophy in 2014

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Lions name team for second Test against All Blacks

Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell to form 10-12 partnership for Lions in second Test against the All Blacks in WellingtonDouble act: Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell will team up at 10 and 12. Photo: Getty ImagesJohnny Sexton and Owen Farrell to form 10-12 partnership for Lions in second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington

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The All Blacks make two changes for the Second Test

Injury to Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty has forced the All Black into making two changes to the side to face the Lions on SaturdayDanger man: Waisake Naholo has been drafted in onto the right wingThe All Blacks management have been forced into making two changes in the 23-man squad to face the Lions at …Continue reading »

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Lions 2017: Hurricanes 31-31 British & Irish Lions

The Lions led the Hurricanes by 14 points after 65 minutes before an Iain Henderson yellow card gave the 'Canes an unlikely route back for a drawPulling away: George North was the recipient of a fine Henderson offloadThe Lions midweekers gave Warren Gatland both questions and answers after a few days in which the head coach has …Continue reading »

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Lions 2017: Five players with a realistic chance of making the Second Test squad

Changes are expected for the Second Test, with Warren Gatland looking for the winning formula against a formidable All Blacks side, so who's in pole position?Point to prove: George North has all the motivation he needs to perform against the HurricanesSuper Rugby’s great entertainers, the Hurricanes lie in wait for the Lions this evening, with a power-packed side feature a …Continue reading »

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