Rob Howley has declared that the British and Irish Lions have yet to see the best of George North after the Wales wing was passed fit for Saturday's first Test

Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Australia named uncapped trio Ben Mowen, Christian Leali'ifano and Israel Folau in their team to play the Lions in Brisbane.

New Zealand have recalled fit-again fly-half Daniel Carter and scrum half Piri Weepu for the third Test against France.

Rob Kearney is ready to help the British and Irish Lions prepare for "the big picture" of Saturday's first Test against Australia.

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers must prove his fitness by Friday.

Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take one of the biggest gambles of his career by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's first Test

British and Irish Lions wing George North has been passed fit to face Australia in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp Stadium.

The British & Irish Lions' stunning loss to the ACT Brumbies will not affect the team mentally, according to Rob Kearney.

George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.

Australia openside Michael Hooper insists the Wallabies will draw inspiration from the British and Irish Lions' first defeat of their 2013 tour.

Israel Folau's is set to be stamped with selection for Australia in the first test against the Lions.

Warren Gatland admitted the British and Irish Lions had been given "a reality check" after they lost their unbeaten record.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland took a plunge off the high-wire after his team's shock loss to the ACT Brumbies.

England and Wales will meet in the final of the IRB Junior World Championship after famous victories in France.

British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell".

Jake White says the ACT Brumbies' stunning upset of the Lions in Canberra on Tuesday should give heart to Australia.

Scotland's stretched scrum resources have been backed to come through what could be the hardest test of their summer tour to South Africa with flying colours

The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat on their Australian tour as they went down 14-12 to the ACT Brumbies in Canberra.

Fixtures and results for the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour.

Brian O'Driscoll feels being on this year's British and Irish Lions tour is helping to keep him young.

Shane Williams has described England speedster Christian Wade as "my kind of guy" ahead of them forming an unlikely Lions partnership.

Adam Ashley-Cooper insists Brian O'Driscoll remains as dangerous as ever as the rivals prepare to meet for the first time.

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.

Australia coach Robbie Deans received some welcome news with Digby Ioane declaring himself fit for the first Test.

Fly-half Daniel Carter is likely to return to the starting side for New Zealand in their final Test against France.

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

Brad Barritt has dismissed any fears of potential jet lag and weariness being a factor when he makes his Irish Lions debut.

Glasgow flanker Rob Harley has become the fourth emergency replacement to be called into the Scotland squad for South Africa.

Frederic Michalak and Louis Picamoles have been ruled out of the third and final Test against New Zealand.