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1. Internet buffering Losing internet connection when you're out and about is immensely frustrating. This is more of a problem back home in South Africa where the internet structure is a lot worse, but it still happens a...

Warren Gatland wants an end to any "trash talking" heading into the British and Irish Lions' first Test against New Zealand.

Australian duo Chris Houston and Corey Thompson scored doubles as Widnes beat Leigh 36-10 in the battle of two of Super League's strugglers.

South Africa will seek to maintain the feel-good factor that has returned to their rugby in the third Test against France on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1HD, knowing that tougher challenges lie ahead this season.

Team news for Friday's four Betfred Super League clashes, including Leeds v Castleford on Sky Sports 3 from 7.30pm.

Brian McDermott has warned Castleford that Leeds are gunning for them as they aim to make up ground in the battle for the League Leaders' Shield.

Ahead of the first Test between New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions, who do you think has the edge in the individual head-to-head battles?

Prop Ruan Dreyer will win his first cap for South Africa Saturday in a starting line-up showing four changes for the third and final Test against France in Johannesburg.

Japan coach Jamie Joseph has made eight changes to his starting XV for Saturday's second Test against Ireland in Tokyo.

Nick Evans says having Maro Itoje on the bench and not starting against New Zealand is the right call for the British and Irish Lions.

Italy coach Conor O'Shea has made three changes for Saturday's Test against Australia in Brisbane, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 5.55am.

France have recalled fly-half Jules Plisson as one of three changes for Saturday's third and final Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.

The All Blacks believe they've cracked the code to beating the British and Irish Lions rush defence with coach Steve Hansen saying they have plans to outsmart their lightning line speed.

The Quinnebago has arrived in Auckland for the first Test and the boys take Gavin Hastings out for a spot of sailing.

Australia captain Stephen Moore returns to the starting line-up in one of six changes for Saturday's Test against Italy, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 5.55am.

Ross Ford will become Scotland's most-capped player of all time when he lines up at hooker for the one-off Test against Fiji on Saturday.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has overcome a thumb injury and will face the British and Irish Lions in the first Test in Auckland. Read was sidelined with a broken thumb in April but will jump straight into action with ...

Peter O'Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against New Zealand in the first Test in Auckland on Saturday. Ireland flanker O'Mahony, who led the Lions in the victory over the Maori All Blacks last Saturday, wil...

Lions skipper Peter O'Mahony says he will be thinking about the words of former Munster head coach Anthony 'Axel' Foley when he leads the tourists out for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.