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'Mouthguards in': tensions rise at Wallabies training

'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.

'I have enough on my plate': Lions won't take the bait

'I have enough on my plate': Lions won't take the bait

'I have enough on my plate': Lions won't take the bait

'I have enough on my plate': Lions won't take the bait

The British and Irish Lions kick off their Australian tour on Saturday when they take on the Western Force, and coach Andy Farrell is keeping a laser focus.

Debutants galore as Lions change it up for Force battle

Debutants galore as Lions change it up for Force battle

Debutants galore as Lions change it up for Force battle

Debutants galore as Lions change it up for Force battle

The British & Irish Lions have overhauled their starting line-up for the clash with the Western Force as they look to give plenty of new players a crack.

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Beale injury blow but hopeful for historic Lions clash

Beale injury blow but hopeful for historic Lions clash

Indigenous star Kurtley Beale must overcome a hamstring injury to lead the First Nations and Pasifika team in a historic match against the touring Lions.

Donaldson called up for Lions after Beale heartbreak

Donaldson called up for Lions after Beale heartbreak

Only 24 hours after stating his desire to turn out for the Western Force against the Lions, Ben Donaldson is on his way to Perth as an injury replacement.

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

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.

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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.

Wallabies looking past Fiji flop as Lions series looms

Wallabies looking past Fiji flop as Lions series looms

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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