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O'Brien blow for Leinster

O'Brien blow for Leinster

Leinster will be without Sean O'Brien for this week's RaboDirect PRO12 Final, with Lions coach Warren Gatland confirming the news.

O'Connell sings Warburton's praises

O'Connell sings Warburton's praises

British and Irish Lions lock Paul O'Connell has sung the praises of his successor as the side's captain, flanker Sam Warburton.

Smith could still face Lions

Smith could still face Lions

Wallabies flanker George Smith could still play against the Lions after a scan showed a knee injury was not as serious as first thought.

No change on Wilkinson - Gatland

No change on Wilkinson - Gatland

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has confirmed that no further discussions have taken place with Jonny Wilkinson.

Cooper snub riles McKenzie

Cooper snub riles McKenzie

Ewen McKenzie has backed ditched Wallaby Quade Cooper over defensive concerns for next month's Test series against the Lions.

Knee injury sends Ioane home

Knee injury sends Ioane home

Digby Ioane will miss the Reds' match against the Stormers in Cape Town after flying back to Brisbane to have scans on a knee injury.

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Barbarians vs British & Irish Lions12:30
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Western Force vs British & Irish Lions11:00
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Reds vs British & Irish Lions10:30
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NSW-Queensland Country vs British & Irish Lions10:30
Saturday , June 15
Waratahs vs British & Irish Lions10:30
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Brumbies vs British & Irish Lions10:30
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Australia vs British & Irish Lions11:00
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Melbourne Rebels vs British & Irish Lions10:30
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Australia vs British & Irish Lions11:00
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Australia vs British & Irish Lions11:00

Planet Rugby Features

Win Premiership Final tickets!

Win Premiership Final tickets!

We're giving away tickets to the most eagerly-anticipated East Midlands derby of all time: Saturday's Premiership Final at Twickenham!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

This week we will be concerning ourselves with Australia, contingency planning, a curious coaching situation and a stay-at-home game.

In pictures: Clermont 15 Toulon 16

In pictures: Clermont 15 Toulon 16

Relive the Heineken Cup action from Dublin.