‘People were worried’: How Joe Schmidt saved Lions tour
The ACT Brumbies and a resurgent Wallabies side pose a serious threat to the British and Irish Lions as they enter the pointy end of their Australian tour.
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Lolesio ruled out of Lions in blow for Wallabies hopes
In a huge blow for the Wallabies, playmaker Noah Lolesio will miss taking on the touring Lions after undergoing surgery following an injury against Fiji.
Trans-Tasman foes turn friends to tackle touring Lions
Waratahs flyhalf Tane Edmed says he's soaking up a rare chance to link with New Zealand players to face the Lions, as the trans-Tasman foes look to build bonds.
Mate vs mate: Canberra origins rekindled in Lions clash
Old Canberra schoolboys teammates Ryan Lonergan and Mack Hansen will line up on opposing sides when the ACT Brumbies take on the British and Irish Lions.
Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers
A former Brumby will reunite with some old friends while a pair of brothers will play together professionally for the first time when the Lions visit Canberra.
Kiwi flavour, Wallabies hopes in 36-year rugby first
A host of Wallabies hopefuls have been added to the final 30-man, trans-Tasman squad to tackle the Lions in Adelaide.
Stoked with win but not performance: Wallabies’ White
Veteran halfback Nic White concedes the Wallabies' performance isn't where it needs to be heading into the Lions after they conjured a late try to down Fiji.
Wallabies survive Fiji flair for comeback victory
Coach Joe Schmidt says the Wallabies have plenty to work on after defeating Fiji, but feels they can still build belief ahead of their first Lions Test.
Tupou confirms move as Waratahs show Wallabies the way
While Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou waits to see if he makes the cut to face the Lions, the Waratahs feel they've shown how the Wallabies can tame the tourists.
Whingeing Poms: Lions accuse Waratahs of watering pitch
British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has questioned why the Sydney surface was so slippery after watching his side struggle to beat the NSW Waratahs.
Wallabies warned Test against Fiji is a danger game
With Fiji looking to create history in their Newcastle Test match, the Wallabies have been warned of the threat posed by the Pacific island team.
‘We showed them’: Lion-hearted Waratahs hit back
The British and Irish Lions have denied the NSW Waratahs a famous victory with an unconvincing 21-10 victory in Sydney.
‘Better again’: Lions to step it up against Waratahs
The hungry British and Irish Lions want to send another statement to coach Andy Farrell when they take on the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Porecki gets Wallabies nod to erase Fiji demons
Hooker Dave Porecki will return for the Wallabies against Fiji after captaining the side in the teams' last clash, a shock loss at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Farrell seeks backing for son Owen after Lions call
Lions coach Andy Farrell said his decision to bring son Owen to Australia as an injury replacement was due to the back's experience of three previous tours.
Owen Farrell called up by Lions, Daly ruled out of tour
Veteran Elliott Daly has been ruled out of the British & Irish Lions tour with a broken arm, and the coach has turned to a familiar face as a replacement.
Wallaroos pick youngster as World Cup prep builds
The Wallaroos' World Cup preparations are taking shape with a tough match against NZ followed by two games against Wales to come.
‘Two arms, two legs’: why the Waratahs are dreaming big
Bookmakers are giving the NSW Waratahs no chance against the British and Irish Lions, but the dreamy hosts still reckon they can shock the rugby world.
Paisami hunting a Test recall and a Bundee encore
Set to return to the Wallabies set-up, Hunter Paisami put his name in lights despite the fast-starting Reds' heavy loss to the Lions in Brisbane.
British Lions hit straps to sprint past plucky Reds
The Reds threatened a massive boilover before the British & Irish Lions found their feet for a 52-12 win at a packed Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Wallabies look to reignite star centre combination
The Wallabies have some injury concerns ahead of the Fiji Test, but there's positive news around Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's centre combination.
Fiji looking forward rather than at Wallabies triumph
Fiji coach Mick Byrne says with a new Wallabies coach and change in player personnel his team are expecting a different contest to their World Cup clash.
Reds bracing for new, exciting next-gen British Lions
It's the British & Irish Lions but not as you know them, warns a former English Premiership veteran now on the Queensland Reds coaching staff.
Kellaway and Toole out of Wallabies mix for Fiji Test
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has released veteran Andrew Kellaway and newcomer Corey Toole to their Super sides as he prepares to unveil his team to face Fiji.
‘How good was that?’: Morahan on that try, 12 years on
A dozen years on from his Lions stunner, Reds and Wallabies flyer Luke Morahan reflects on that try, what happened next and why the Giteau Law needs changing.
Aussie coach’s Swift response to Lions eligibility jibe
The backgrounds of many British and Irish Lions remain a talking point as the side prepares for game two of their tour in Brisbane.
Injury-hit Lions expect ‘big step up’ against Reds
Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions on Australian soil for the first time against the Queensland Reds, while one injured star is heading home.
Tupou’s ‘tricky’ French test after Wallabies speed bump
French-bound prop Taniela Tupou will leave the Wallabies camp and join the NSW Waratahs ahead of their clash with the British & Irish Lions.
Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury
The British and Irish Lions may need to send an SOS to Scottish scrumhalf Ben White after Welsh veteran Tomos Williams was cut down by a hamstring injury.
Lions suffer injury blow in 54-7 win over Western Force
The British and Irish Lions will be sweating on the fitness of Tomos Williams after he copped an injury but they also showcased a rising star in Henry Pollock.
‘Mouthguards in’: tensions rise at Wallabies training
The Wallabies say the chance to impress coach Joe Schmidt ahead of the Lions series has brought an added edge to training for the year's first Test with Fiji.