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Stuart Hogg of the British and Irish Lions gets caught by Siliva Siliva and Scott Sio. Picture: Getty

Brumbies 14 - 12 Lions: provincial side silence Lions

The Lions lost their unbeaten tour record just four days before tackling Australia after Jake White’s Brumbies deservedly triumphed at Canberra Stadium.

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The Scottish Rugby Union declaredthat international results will not affect the future of Scott Johnson. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Video: SRU vow to stand by Scott Johnson video

THE Scottish Rugby Union has declared 2013 to be a year of development at Test level and that international results will not affect the future of coach Scott Johnson.

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Glasgow Warriors and Scotland lock Tim Swinson. Picture: SNS/SRU

David Ferguson: How Tim Swinson nearly made Eton mess

WITH even casual conversations with players now strictly forbidden by a Scotland media management that appears to be modelling itself on Johannesburg security officials, the delights of touring these days tends to be catching up with parents of the players, who we bump into regularly as they follow their sons around the globe.

Mark Dodson. Picture: Jane Barlow

Dodson stands firm on £5m Heineken Cup pot for SRU

THE SRU will not battle the English and French clubs to keep both Edinburgh and Glasgow in the Heineken Cup, but they will insist that if one drops out there is no financial penalty for Scottish rugby.

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Welshman Sam Warburton is sure to captain the Lions in Saturday's first Test after his fitness concerns were erased.  Picture: PA

Gavin Hastings: Lions squad still strong

IDEALLY, Warren Gatland would like to be approaching Saturday’s first Test with a clean bill of health and every one of his original British & Irish Lions tour party available for selection.

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James Robson is currently on his sixth Lions tour as medical chief. Picture: Getty

British and Irish Lions: Doctor hails dedication

TEAM doctor James Robson has paid a glowing tribute to the professionalism of Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions.

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Nick Farr-Jones: 1989 veteran. Picture: Reuters

British and Irish Lions: Greats advice to Wallabies

AUSTRALIA have turned to Wallaby greats such as Nick Farr-Jones and Joe Roff for advice on what to expect from the British and Irish Lions during the looming Test series.

Harley’s Scotland call as injury ends Wilson’s tour

SCOTLAND have again raided the Glasgow Warriors for tour reinforcements with flanker Rob Harley being called up for his injured team-mate Ryan Wilson.

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Scott Johnson set himself a number of clear targets for the summer tour to South Africa. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Video: Johnson on Scotland’s defeat to South Africa video

SCOTT Johnson set himself a number of clear targets for the summer tour to South Africa and as well as testing out the strength in depth was a desire to instil new belief in Scottish rugby.

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Leigh Halfpenny of the Lions celebrates after scoring a try. Picture: Getty

British and Irish Lions: Halfpenny shines in Sydney

WALES wing George North is currently rated as “less than 50-50” to be fit for Saturday’s first Test match against 
Australia in Brisbane.

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Edinburgh head coach has to ‘rebuild from bottom up’

AS THEY home in on a new head coach for Edinburgh, the SRU have admitted that improving the capital side’s fortunes will be a major project over the next few seasons.

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Glasgow’s latest caps offer optimism for future

SCOTLAND’S interim head coach Scott Johnson has spoken often of his desire to uncover “diamonds” in the rough of a South African tour undertaken without countless internationalists.

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Richie Vernon relishing second stint with Glasgow

New Glasgow signing Richie Vernon says the lure of rejoining Gregor Townsend’s side was too good to turn down.

Andrew Binikos joins Musselburgh as new backs coach

CURRIE and Cyprus utility back Andrew Binikos is to join Musselburgh as their new backs coach.

Alan Solomons: Main target. Picture: Getty

Alan Solomons targeted for Edinburgh head coach

SRU chief executive Mark ­Dodson is closing in on a new Edinburgh head coach while in South Africa.

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