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Lions coach Gatland defends Henderson after 31-31 draw

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland defended lock Iain Henderson on Tuesday, saying the yellow card against him was too harsh and played a part in his team’s collapse at the end of a 31-31 draw against Hurricanes.

Lions draw 31-31 with Hurricanes in last midweek match

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) The British and Irish Lions frittered away a 16-point halftime lead to draw 31-31 with Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes on Tuesday in a fresh setback following their first test loss to the New Zealand All Blacks.

Lions, Hurricanes draw 31-31 in last midweek match

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) The British and Irish Lions drew 31-31 with the Wellington-based Hurricanes on Tuesday in the final midweek match of their New Zealand tour:

All Blacks flanker Kaino denies dangerous play

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) All Blacks flanker Jerome Kaino has rejected claims he tried to injure British and Irish Lions scrumhalf Conor Murray by diving at his legs during the first rugby test at Eden Park on Saturday.

Rival coaches Gatland, Hansen clash over tactics in 1st test

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Rivals Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen clashed Monday after the British and Irish Lions’ head coach claimed that New Zealand players set out to injure scrumhalf Conor Murray in the first rugby test at Auckland on Saturday.

Roosters edge closer to 1st place in National Rugby League

SYDNEY (AP) Mitchell Pearce’s field goal in golden point extra time gave the Sydney Roosters a 25-24 win over Melbourne, moving the Roosters into second place in the National Rugby League, just two points behind the leading Storm.

4 All Blacks released to play for Hurricanes vs. Lions

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Four players have been released by the All Blacks to play for the Hurricanes against the British and Irish Lions on Tuesday, the last midweek match of the Lions’ New Zealand tour.

Lions and All Blacks coaches find consensus after 1st test

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) After an occasionally fractious relationship, the coaches of the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions found consensus in the wake of New Zealand’s 30-15 win in the first rugby test at Eden Park on Saturday.

New Zealand beats British and Irish Lions 30-15 in 1st test

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) Winger Rieko Ioane scored two tries in his first test start as New Zealand quelled a spirited performance from the British and Irish Lions to win the first test 30-15 Saturday and take a 1-0 lead in the three-test series.

Australia scores 2 late tries to clinch rugby win over Italy

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Australia rallied for two late tries in an unconvincing and error-filled 40-27 rugby test win Saturday over Italy at Suncorp Stadium.

Fiji beats Scotland 27-22

SUVA, Fiji (AP) Flyhalf Ben Volavola kicked 17 points as 10th-ranked Fiji upset fifth-ranked Scotland 27-22 in a thrilling rugby test at the National Stadium on Saturday.

Wales beats Samoa 19-17 in rain-soaked rugby test

APIA, Samoa (AP) Winger Steffan Evans scored two second-half tries as Wales twice came from behind Friday to beat Samoa 19-17 in a rain-soaked rugby test at Apia Stadium.

Gatland calls on Lions to show boldness, flair in 1st test

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland may have been laying a false scent when he told the last news conference before the first test against New Zealand on Saturday that he wanted his players to be bold and play with flair.

Injured Thurston out for NRL season and World Cup

TOWNSVILLE, Australia (AP) Johnathan Thurston will miss the rest of the National Rugby League season and the World Cup to have surgery on his injured right shoulder.

Springboks play down revival talk ahead of final France test

If Springboks coach Allister Coetzee is as relieved as South African rugby fans are, he’s hidden it well.

Ireland makes 6 changes for test against Japan

TOKYO (AP) Coach Joe Schmidt has made six changes to Ireland’s starting lineup to face Japan in Saturday’s rugby test, the final of the visitor’s three-match summer tour.

Contrast of styles in Lions against All Blacks in 1st test

The All Blacks and British and Irish Lions meet Saturday in Auckland in the first match of a three-test series which will present a glaring clash of styles, and may allow the victor to influence the way rugby is played for years to come.

Captain Stephen Moore back in starting lineup for Wallabies

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Regular captain Stephen Moore will return to the starting lineup among six changes to Australia’s starters for Saturday’s rugby test against Italy.

O'Mahony to captain Lions in 1st test vs. New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony will captain the British and Irish Lions in the first test against New Zealand on Saturday, assuming the leadership from tour captain Sam Warburton who starts on the bench.

British Lions beat Chiefs 34-6 in last match before 1st test

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) Winger Jack Nowell scored two tries as the British and Irish Lions achieved the first midweek win of their New Zealand tour, beating the Hamilton-based Chiefs 34-6 on Tuesday to bolster morale four days ahead of the first test against the All Blacks.

Lions beat Chiefs 34-6 in 6th tour match

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) The British and Irish Lions beat the Chiefs 34-6 on Tuesday in the sixth match of their New Zealand tour:

Australia remains committed to cutting Super Rugby franchise

SYDNEY (AP) Bill Pulver survived as chief executive of the Australian Rugby Union at an emergency general meeting which confirmed a commitment to cutting a Super Rugby franchise but went no further in deciding which one.

Cheika posts harsh note on wall, gives Wallabies the message

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Michael Cheika is undoubtedly passionate about the game of rugby, which is why the Wallabies’ coach decided to pin some ”confronting” criticism from a likeminded but disgruntled fan to the wall of the Australian team’s dressing room.

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