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Palu injury blow as Wallaroos feel Black Ferns' force

Palu injury blow as Wallaroos feel Black Ferns' force

The Wallaroos held New Zealand at bay in a promising first half before succumbing in Wellington for a 29th consecutive loss, 37-12 to their trans-Tasman rivals.

Wallabies veteran excited for second Lions chance

Wallabies veteran excited for second Lions chance

Wallabies veteran excited for second Lions chance

Wallabies veteran excited for second Lions chance

James Slipper is looking to make new memories of the British and Irish Lions after saying the Wallabies let themselves down in their last Test in 2013.

Recalled playmaker looking to transfer Super success

Recalled playmaker looking to transfer Super success

Recalled playmaker looking to transfer Super success

Recalled playmaker looking to transfer Super success

Describing the Lions series as bigger than a World Cup, James O'Connor is vowing to share his Super success to help the Wallabies upset the touring side.

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Dual burning purpose fires AUSNZ against British Lions

Dual burning purpose fires AUSNZ against British Lions

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has summoned his son for the game against an Australian and New Zealand invitational team with two chief motivations.

Wallaroos look to step up against champion Black Ferns

Wallaroos look to step up against champion Black Ferns

Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp would love to leave Wellington with Australia's first win over New Zealand as the Australian women's side continues to show improvement.

Let's light a fire in Lions camp: AUSNZ coach

Let's light a fire in Lions camp: AUSNZ coach

The coach of a combined Australian and New Zealand invitational team wants to put a proverbial spanner in the works of the British and Irish Lions.

Wallaroos include another teen in World Cup build-up

Wallaroos include another teen in World Cup build-up

Another teenager in 17-year-old Waiaria Ellis will make her Wallaroos rugby debut in a daunting Test match against New Zealand, who Australia have never beaten.

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Injury-hit Lions battle to win over weakened Brumbies

Injury-hit Lions battle to win over weakened Brumbies

Injury-hit Lions battle to win over weakened Brumbies

Injury-hit Lions battle to win over weakened Brumbies

Joe Schmidt will take plenty of positives after a Brumbies side missing key players put up a good fight but ultimately fell 36-24 to the star-studded Lions.

'People were worried': How Joe Schmidt saved Lions tour

'People were worried': How Joe Schmidt saved Lions tour

'People were worried': How Joe Schmidt saved Lions tour

'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.

Lolesio ruled out of Lions in blow for Wallabies hopes

Lolesio ruled out of Lions in blow for Wallabies hopes

Lolesio ruled out of Lions in blow for Wallabies hopes

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

Trans-Tasman foes turn friends to tackle touring Lions

Trans-Tasman foes turn friends to tackle touring Lions

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

Mate vs mate: Canberra origins rekindled in Lions clash

Mate vs mate: Canberra origins rekindled in Lions clash

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

Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers

Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers

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

Kiwi flavour, Wallabies hopes in 36-year rugby first

Kiwi flavour, Wallabies hopes in 36-year rugby first

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.

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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.

Fiji want chance to beat Wallabies on their home turf

After almost toppling the Wallabies again, Fiji coach Mick Byrne says he wants to take on the Australians in Suva, where they haven't squared off since 1984.

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.

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.

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'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.

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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