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teams.ie Editorial TeamRobbie Henshaw's absence is a significant blow for Leinster ahead of Saturday's URC showdown with the Lions, with Leo Cullen forced into a reshuffle for the crucial interprovincial clash. Meanwhile, across the ditch in Australian Rules Football, the Brisbane Lions are navigating turbulent waters after the whiteboard privacy incident, with co-captain Hugh McCluggage defending the club's culture while acknowledging the need for improved security protocols. In rugby union news, British & Irish Lion Leigh Halfpenny has called time on his distinguished career, ending an era for the Welsh wing who toured with the Lions on three separate occasions.
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Lion hit with four-match ban for homophobic slur; Bombers dump out-of-form McKay
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Lion hit with four-match ban for homophobic slur; Bombers dump out-of-form McKay
The Lions reported the incident to the AFL following a VFL match earlier this month. The AFL Integrity Unit then launched an investigation.
‘He wants to play’: The two injuries the Bont is carrying into Friday night
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has another injury concern, but four consecutive losses mean the coach does not have the luxury to rest him.
‘He wants to play’: The two injuries the Bont is carrying into Friday night
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has another injury concern, but four consecutive losses mean the coach does not have the luxury to rest him.
British & Irish Lion announces retirement from rugby
Leigh Halfpenny has confirmed his retirement from rugby, after a storied career that saw him tour three times with the British & Irish Lions, including being aw
‘Privacy and security needs to be lifted’ but McCluggage defends Lions culture
After the whiteboard incident, Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage slams suggestions the club has an internal cultural problem.
‘Privacy and security needs to be lifted’ but McCluggage defends Lions culture
After the whiteboard incident, Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage slams suggestions the club has an internal cultural problem.
Lloyd's pointed advice for Dons after whiteboard scandal
Matthew Lloyd wants the Bombers to use the leaked Lions whiteboard to deliver some home truths.
Lloyd's pointed advice for Dons after whiteboard scandal
Matthew Lloyd wants the Bombers to use the leaked Lions whiteboard to deliver some home truths.
Brian O’Driscoll named the best centre of all-time, snubs himself
Take a look at who Ireland and Lions legend Brian O’Driscoll picked out as the best centres he faced during a glittering career at the very top of the game.… T
Henshaw ruled out of Leinster's URC clash with Lions
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that Robbie Henshaw will miss Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash with the Lions at Aviva Stadium as he ente
AFL probe Lion’s alleged homophobic remark in the VFL
Brisbane Lions player Koby Evans is under investigation by the AFL for uttering an alleged homophobic remark while playing in the VFL on Saturday.
AFL probe Lion’s alleged homophobic remark in the VFL
Brisbane Lions player Koby Evans is under investigation by the AFL for uttering an alleged homophobic remark while playing in the VFL on Saturday.