Rugby-Halfpenny leads Lions to big win over Waratahs SYDNEY, June 15 (Reuters) - Leigh Halfpenny scored 30 points as the British and Irish Lions produced another dominant display to overcame the spirited New South Wales Waratahs 47-17 at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday. The Welsh fullback scored two of the Lions five tries as they made it five wins from five on tour but there were concerns for inside centre Jamie Roberts who hobbled off ...
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Rugby-Thrilling Lions thrash Waratahs for fifth straight win (Adds new quotes, Roberts scan) * Lions remain unbeaten * Halfpenny contributes 30 points * Roberts to have scans on hamstring By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY, June 15 (Reuters) - Leigh Halfpenny contributed 30 points as the British and Irish Lions crushed the New South Wales Waratahs 47-17 with some thrilling running rugby to claim a fifth win in five tour matches on Saturday. ...
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Rugby-NSW Waratahs 17 British and Irish Lions 47 - result SYDNEY, June 15 (Reuters) - The British and Irish Lions beat the New South Wales Waratahs 47-17 (halftime 23-10) in a tour match at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday: Scorers: Lions - Tries: Jonny Sexton, Leigh Halfpenny (2), Tom Croft, Jonathan Davies; Conversions: Halfpenny (4), Owen Farrell; Penalties: Halfpenny (4) Waratahs - Tries: Tom Carter (2); Conversions: Brendan McKibbin (2 ...
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Warren Gatland in Taipei Times We are not sure if Leigh Halfpenny is going to be able to tour [New Zealand] this summer [he may need an operation], and we also need to look at our options for the future and find someone to push the incumbents for the World Cup next year,...