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Tongan Thor ready if it's au revoir to Australia

Tongan Thor ready if it's au revoir to Australia

In possibly his last match in Australia, France-bound Taniela Tupou is looking to go out with a bang as the First Nations and Pasifika XV tackle the Lions.

Farrell keeps it in the family with Lions captaincy

Farrell keeps it in the family with Lions captaincy

Farrell keeps it in the family with Lions captaincy

Farrell keeps it in the family with Lions captaincy

Playing his 20th Lions match, Owen Farrell with lead the tourists against the First Nations and Pasifika XV in Melbourne after getting the nod from his dad.

Wallabies true believers with Lions series on the line

Wallabies true believers with Lions series on the line

Wallabies true believers with Lions series on the line

Wallabies true believers with Lions series on the line

In his second series, James Slipper is in familiar territory with the Wallabies prop telling teammates to take belief from the way they finished the first Test.

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How 'stars aligned' for the Wallaby that got away

How 'stars aligned' for the Wallaby that got away

Sione Tuipulotu has carried a chip on his shoulder since leaving Melbourne and can appreciate the symmetry now he has the chance to seal a Lions series there.

Beale to lead, Wallaby absent for historic Lions clash

Beale to lead, Wallaby absent for historic Lions clash

Kurtley Beale will face the Lions again while a Wallabies hopeful's absence has been confirmed for the historic First Nations and Pasifika clash in Melbourne.

'Easy target' Lynagh leans on dad, ready for round two

'Easy target' Lynagh leans on dad, ready for round two

The Wallabies have seen the warrior within Tom Lynagh as they plot a response in Melbourne's must-win second Lions Test.

Lions brace for backlash after Lynagh baptism of fire

Lions brace for backlash after Lynagh baptism of fire

Lions coach Andy Farrell is wary of a Wallabies' rebound after his side did enough in the first half to take first points in Brisbane.

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Lions catch Wallabies napping for first Test win

Lions catch Wallabies napping for first Test win

Lions catch Wallabies napping for first Test win

Lions catch Wallabies napping for first Test win

A thunderous first half has propelled the British and Irish Lions to a 27-19 first Test defeat of the Wallabies in Brisbane.

Lions quest for clean sweep of brave Wallabies on track

Lions quest for clean sweep of brave Wallabies on track

Lions quest for clean sweep of brave Wallabies on track

Lions quest for clean sweep of brave Wallabies on track

British and Irish Lions have plenty of improvement in them, but their 27-19 win over the gallant Wallabies has them on the way to a 121-year first.

Aussie-born Lions 'freak' in way of Wallaby trump card

Aussie-born Lions 'freak' in way of Wallaby trump card

Aussie-born Lions 'freak' in way of Wallaby trump card

Aussie-born Lions 'freak' in way of Wallaby trump card

A Wallabies star and Australian-born Lion will wage war in the midfield at Suncorp Stadium in a battle that could ignite the Lions Test series.

'If not now, when?': Lynagh ready for Lions hot seat

'If not now, when?': Lynagh ready for Lions hot seat

'If not now, when?': Lynagh ready for Lions hot seat

'If not now, when?': Lynagh ready for Lions hot seat

He's played just three Tests and never started, but Tom Lynagh is the man tasked with directing traffic at No.10 to begin the Lions series.

Business time as Farrell makes tough first Test calls

Business time as Farrell makes tough first Test calls

Business time as Farrell makes tough first Test calls

Business time as Farrell makes tough first Test calls

Eleven Irish players have been included in Andy Farrell's first Test team to face the Wallabies in Brisbane, but there was no room for son Owen.

Wallabies throw 'psycho' bolter to Lions for debut

Wallabies throw 'psycho' bolter to Lions for debut

Wallabies throw 'psycho' bolter to Lions for debut

Wallabies throw 'psycho' bolter to Lions for debut

A debutant Wallaby labelled a "psycho" has been tasked with filling the void left by injured ball-carrier Rob Valetini in the first Lions Test.

'Got to be up for it': Waugh declaration ahead of Test

'Got to be up for it': Waugh declaration ahead of Test

'Got to be up for it': Waugh declaration ahead of Test

'Got to be up for it': Waugh declaration ahead of Test

With easily the worst record of the three traditional Lions' opponents, there is much at stake when the Wallabies begin the series in Brisbane.

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Lions' Gatland gun leaves lasting mark on Bronco Ben

British and Irish Lions mentor Warren Gatland has been a guiding light in the coaching of Ben Te'o, who was in the Lions side on a famous tour of New Zealand.

'Crazy stuff': AC/DC help Wallabies power up

The Wallabies have turned to some Aussie music greats as they brace for the "crazy stuff" that will come their way in Brisbane's Lions Test series opener.

Wallaroos sweating over fitness of leading stars

The women's Rugby World Cup gets underway in England in five weeks and Australia are fretting over the fitness of two of their biggest stars.

Son of Wallabies gun eyes Lions family history

Wallabies playmaker Tom Lynagh is jostling with his former mentor James O'Connor for a chance to make Australian rugby history and face the touring Lions.

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First Nations and Pasifika side learn lessons for Lions

Part of the winning 2001 Wallabies, Toutai Kefu knows how to beat the Lions and the coach says his First Nations and Pasifika side need to be switched on.

Overlooked lock given another chance to push Test case

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will give Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt another reminder of his value after his selection in the historic First Nations and Pasifika squad.

Suaalii plays down simmering feud with Lions rival

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has done his best not to reignite the rivalry with his Lions opposite Sione Tuipulotu as the Wallabies star looks ahead to the first Test.

I had a target on my back: Larkham on 2001 Lions series

Ahead of the opening Test against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, Wallabies great Stephen Larkham remembers being a target for the 2001 tourists.

Old head O'Connor an asset for Wallabies: Beale

Looking for his own slice of history against the Lions, Kurtley Beale says the Wallabies will benefit from having an older player like James O'Connor on board.

Lions coach Farrell bullish ahead of Wallabies Test

The coach of the British and Irish Lions is more than satisfied with his squad's preparation for the upcoming first Test against Australia.

British and Irish Lions suffer injury in Test tune-up

The British and Irish Lions have a fresh injury concern from their massive win against an AUNZ invitational XI in Adelaide.

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