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Wallaroos sweating over fitness of leading stars

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

Son of Wallabies gun eyes Lions family history

Son of Wallabies gun eyes Lions family history

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.

First Nations and Pasifika side learn lessons for Lions

First Nations and Pasifika side learn lessons for Lions

First Nations and Pasifika side learn lessons for Lions

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.

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Overlooked lock given another chance to push Test case

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

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

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

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.

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Lions coach Farrell bullish ahead of Wallabies Test

Lions coach Farrell bullish ahead of Wallabies Test

Lions coach Farrell bullish ahead of Wallabies Test

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

British and Irish Lions suffer injury in Test tune-up

British and Irish Lions suffer injury in Test tune-up

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.

Palu injury blow as Wallaroos feel Black Ferns' force

Palu injury blow as Wallaroos feel Black Ferns' force

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.

Dual burning purpose fires AUSNZ against British Lions

Dual burning purpose fires AUSNZ against British Lions

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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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.

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