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Wallabies survive Fiji flair for comeback victory

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

Whingeing Poms: Lions accuse Waratahs of watering pitch

Whingeing Poms: Lions accuse Waratahs of watering pitch

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.

'We showed them': Lion-hearted Waratahs hit back

'We showed them': Lion-hearted Waratahs hit back

'We showed them': Lion-hearted Waratahs hit back

'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.

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Porecki gets Wallabies nod to erase Fiji demons

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

'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

'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

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.

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British Lions hit straps to sprint past plucky Reds

British Lions hit straps to sprint past plucky Reds

British Lions hit straps to sprint past plucky Reds

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

Wallabies look to reignite star centre combination

Wallabies look to reignite star centre combination

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.

Fiji looking forward rather than at Wallabies triumph

Fiji looking forward rather than at Wallabies triumph

Fiji looking forward rather than at Wallabies triumph

Fiji looking forward rather than at Wallabies triumph

Fiji coach Mick Byrne says with a new Wallabies coach and change in player personnel his team are expecting a different contest to their World Cup clash.

Lions prop who'll have Wallabies seeing red

Lions prop who'll have Wallabies seeing red

Lions prop who'll have Wallabies seeing red

Lions prop who'll have Wallabies seeing red

Ellis Genge will come off the bench against the Reds in Brisbane and shapes as a key figure ahead of the Lions' three-Test series against Australia.

Reds bracing for new, exciting next-gen British Lions

Reds bracing for new, exciting next-gen British Lions

Reds bracing for new, exciting next-gen British Lions

Reds bracing for new, exciting next-gen British Lions

It's the British & Irish Lions but not as you know them, warns a former English Premiership veteran now on the Queensland Reds coaching staff.

Philip set to be thrown to the Lions for Waratahs debut

Philip set to be thrown to the Lions for Waratahs debut

Philip set to be thrown to the Lions for Waratahs debut

Philip set to be thrown to the Lions for Waratahs debut

Meet the former Wallabies lock in a dream position, on track to make his NSW Waratahs debut against the British and Irish Lions.

Kellaway and Toole out of Wallabies mix for Fiji Test

Kellaway and Toole out of Wallabies mix for Fiji Test

Kellaway and Toole out of Wallabies mix for Fiji Test

Kellaway and Toole out of Wallabies mix for Fiji Test

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has released veteran Andrew Kellaway and newcomer Corey Toole to their Super sides as he prepares to unveil his team to face Fiji.

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'How good was that?': Morahan on that try, 12 years on

A dozen years on from his Lions stunner, Reds and Wallabies flyer Luke Morahan reflects on that try, what happened next and why the Giteau Law needs changing.

Tupou's 'tricky' French test after Wallabies speed bump

French-bound prop Taniela Tupou will leave the Wallabies camp and join the NSW Waratahs ahead of their clash with the British & Irish Lions.

Injury-hit Lions expect 'big step up' against Reds

Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions on Australian soil for the first time against the Queensland Reds, while one injured star is heading home.

Wallaby vent: 'Coaches change every freaking two years'

A Test stalwart has unleashed on Rugby Australia to highlight the David-versus-Goliath challenge the Wallabies face against the British and Irish Lions.

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Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury

The British and Irish Lions may need to send an SOS to Scottish scrumhalf Ben White after Welsh veteran Tomos Williams was cut down by a hamstring injury.

Lions suffer injury blow in 54-7 win over Western Force

The British and Irish Lions will be sweating on the fitness of Tomos Williams after he copped an injury but they also showcased a rising star in Henry Pollock.

'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

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

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.

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

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.

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