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England players driven by 'humbling' loss to Wallabies

England players driven by 'humbling' loss to Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions will kick off their Australian tour against the Western Force on Saturday, and they've already got plenty of motivation.

'We've got better athletes': Genia's taunt to Lions

'We've got better athletes': Genia's taunt to Lions

'We've got better athletes': Genia's taunt to Lions

'We've got better athletes': Genia's taunt to Lions

Ex-Wallabies captain Will Genia has spoken provocatively about how the Australian underdogs can blow open the coming series against the British and Irish Lions.

Rugby Australia using AI to stamp out online abuse

Rugby Australia using AI to stamp out online abuse

Rugby Australia using AI to stamp out online abuse

Rugby Australia using AI to stamp out online abuse

Rugby Australia is making an AI app available to all players after a trial detected 1500 instances of social media abuse to its national team accounts.

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Wallabies looking past Fiji flop as Lions series looms

Wallabies looking past Fiji flop as Lions series looms

Losing their last Test against Fiji, the Wallabies are determined not to let the Pacific Islanders wreck another big occasion with the Lions series approaching.

Wallabies' preparation for Lions the priority: Larkham

Wallabies' preparation for Lions the priority: Larkham

While hoping to get some Wallabies back as the Brumbies look to make history against the Lions again, coach Stephen Larkham supports Joe Schmidt's stance.

Brother v brother as Lions brace for tough Force battle

Brother v brother as Lions brace for tough Force battle

The British & Irish Lions will be aiming to bounce back from their loss to Argentina with a bang when they take on the Western Force in Perth.

Lowly-ranked Wallabies find a friend in the Lions' den

Lowly-ranked Wallabies find a friend in the Lions' den

The Wallabies sit a lowly eighth in the world rankings, but the British and Irish Lions are wary of the proud sporting nation.

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Rugby Australia warned: Release your Wallabies, or else

Rugby Australia warned: Release your Wallabies, or else

Rugby Australia warned: Release your Wallabies, or else

Rugby Australia warned: Release your Wallabies, or else

The British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia amid concern their tour matches may be against opponents missing several star Wallabies.

Wallabies sharpening skills ahead of Lions and Fiji

Wallabies sharpening skills ahead of Lions and Fiji

Wallabies sharpening skills ahead of Lions and Fiji

Wallabies sharpening skills ahead of Lions and Fiji

Fullback Tom Wright says the Wallabies can fast-track plans for the Lions and the Test against Fiji, building on 12 months of work under coach Joe Schmidt.

Crusaders are Super Rugby champions yet again

Crusaders are Super Rugby champions yet again

Crusaders are Super Rugby champions yet again

Crusaders are Super Rugby champions yet again

The Crusaders have won the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs, stretching their incredible play-off record at home to 32 successive victories.

Young gun Jorgensen ready and hungry to face Lions

Young gun Jorgensen ready and hungry to face Lions

Young gun Jorgensen ready and hungry to face Lions

Young gun Jorgensen ready and hungry to face Lions

Wallabies star Max Jorgensen says he's back to close to full fitness after suffering an ankle syndesmosis injury that threatened to cruel his Lions dream.

'Hungrier than us': Aussie-bound Lions mauled by Pumas

'Hungrier than us': Aussie-bound Lions mauled by Pumas

'Hungrier than us': Aussie-bound Lions mauled by Pumas

'Hungrier than us': Aussie-bound Lions mauled by Pumas

The British & Irish Lions have been defeated 28-24 in their pre-Australia tour Test match against Argentina in Dublin.

Wallabies giant rates Lions series as career pinnacle

Wallabies giant rates Lions series as career pinnacle

Wallabies giant rates Lions series as career pinnacle

Wallabies giant rates Lions series as career pinnacle

Will Skelton has played on the biggest stages of world rugby but the imposing Wallabies lock says facing the British and Irish Lions will be a career high.

'It's crazy': Wallabies relive infamous burger brouhaha

'It's crazy': Wallabies relive infamous burger brouhaha

'It's crazy': Wallabies relive infamous burger brouhaha

'It's crazy': Wallabies relive infamous burger brouhaha

A Burger King outing was among rugby's defining images of 2013. Kurtley Beale and Will Genia reflect on what the saga says about the pressure of a Lions series.

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O'Connor misses Wallabies squad as Schmidt picks youth

James O'Connor is among the big names missing from the Wallabies squad to face Fiji in the season-opening Test match in Newcastle ahead of the Lions series.

Aussie trio set to roar for Lions in Argentina Test

Three Australian-born players will feature in the British & Irish Lions' team to face Argentina in the Test that will launch the tour to Australia.

Reality hit hard during alcohol rehab: Kurtley Beale

Kurtley Beale has opened up about how two weeks in alcohol rehab made him realise he was 'in denial about a lot of the things' - and the key lessons learned.

Knee injury forces Wallabies prop into early retirement

Six-time Wallabies prop Matt Gibbon has retired from rugby and, with training as an electrician and builder, will pursue a career in real estate.

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Super Rugby spin-off: new comp to fix fixture shortage

A new, four-week Super Rugby AUS competition featuring the four Australian clubs will run later this year as the national body addresses a key concern.

Wallabies great heralds arrival of new superstar

Joe Roff was the star of the victorious 2001 Wallabies and believes Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has the skills and swagger to be Australia's leading man in 2025.

How Lions are playing into Wallabies' hands: Horwill

James Horwill thinks the Lions squad Andy Farrell's picked to tour Australia indicates they'll play a style that might suit the Wallabies' strengths.

Frustrated Brumbies go back to the Super drawing board

Coach Stephen Larkham says it's "not a good feeling" with the Brumbies again bowing out in the semi-finals as they chased their first Super title since 2004.

Aussie coach Cheika seethes on his English farewell

Michael Cheika's coaching stint with English rugby giants Leicester has ended in a Twickenham final defeat - and some controversy.

'Outstanding' Chiefs continue Aussie Super hoodoo in NZ

The Brumbies have fallen short in their quest to win their first Super Rugby title since 2004 with the ACT side again bowing out at the semi-final stage.

Brumbies legend says team tapered for Super finals push

Wallabies great Joe Roff, who won two Super titles with the Brumbies, believes the current side is primed to perform in their semi-final against the Chiefs.

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