Plenty to motivate Wallabies
Still ‘gutted’ after a last-gasp defeat in Melbourne, the Wallabies are determined to bounce back with a win over the Lions in Sydney.
Still ‘gutted’ after a last-gasp defeat in Melbourne, the Wallabies are determined to bounce back with a win over the Lions in Sydney.
Having blown an unassailable lead and the series against the Lions, the Wallabies now face a brutal reality check about their failing tactical approach, writes Julian Linden.
The world’s most capped Test referee has delivered his verdict on the controversial series-deciding call which crushed Wallabies’ hopes in the second Lions Test.
The final-minute shemozzle, in which a controversial clean-out by Jac Morgan on Wallaby Carlo Tizzano went uncalled, dominated headlines. But this is when the Wallabies really lost the Lions Test.
The Lions remain undefeated on their tour of Australia but only just after they scraped through against a First Nations Pasifika side that gave them a brutal physical test.
The GPS schoolboy competitions have long been a major development pipeline for Australian rugby. But which schools have produced the most Wallabies? New data reveals a surprising leader over the past 25 years.
The Wallabies must find a way to get plenty of ball to star centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in Saturday night’s clash against the British and Irish Lions at the MCG.
Australia’s most important player says he is ready to return at the MCG for the must-win second Test, as Lions coach Andy Farrell raises eyebrows with yet another curious selection call.
A Melbourne-born Wallabies star is set to make a timely return to Australia’s team for a must-win clash against the British and Irish Lions.
The Wallabies have defended their actions at the end of their first Test defeat to the Lions, and taken umbrage at scathing criticism from legendary England coach Sir Clive Woodward.
Melbourne-born Sione Tuipulotu lifts the lid on his feud with Joseph Suaalii, and the ‘chip on his shoulder’ he has after getting rejected by Australian rugby.
The British and Irish Lions have drawn first blood, taking the first Test against the Wallabies – despite a moment of magic from Australian youngster Max Jorgensen.
Thrown into the deep end for his run-on debut in the gold jersey, the son of Wallabies legend Michael Lynagh, Tom, had such a strong game in a beaten side it’s allowed some to dream of World Cup glory.
The Wallabies’ spirited second half comeback wasn’t enough to knock over the Lions in the series opener, but coach Joe Schmidt saw enough to encourage him they can turn things around.
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