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Australia has defeated the United States in their Pacific Four Series rugby union Test match, 27-19.

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has promised a "brutal" review of the organisation following its 48-33 loss to the Crusaders on Friday night.

With more social media followers than the two most popular men's players combined, USA centre Ilona Maher is a genuine sporting superstar and she is using her profile to raise women's rugby.

With two Aussies, three New Zealanders and a couple of former junior Springboks, some members of the British press have criticised the make up of the British and Irish Lions squad. The numbers suggest that this is just part of the trend.

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will undergo surgery after it was revealed he sustained a fractured jaw during the Waratahs' loss to the Reds last Friday night.

Depth is a major concern for the Wallabies, meaning they cannot afford to lose players to injury in the build-up to the British and Irish Lions tour.

Australia shows fight but is outclassed by world champions New Zealand 38-12 in their Pacific Four Series opener in Newcastle.

The British and Irish Lions name the squad ahead of this year's tour of Australia. Here's everything you need to know about who has been selected. 

England's Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia later this year, as Andy Farrell announced his touring squad.

Wallabies mentor Joe Schmidt has traded tips with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and also talked up the prospects of James O'Connor.