British & Irish Lions
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- Australian rugby
The decision that is good news for the Wallabies against Lions
It didn’t make headlines last week, but this call could have a big impact on the British and Irish Lions tour.
- Paul Cully
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- Analysis
- Australian rugby
Red alert for Suaalii: Why Wallabies must work to prevent another Reece Walsh moment
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been in outstanding form for NSW, but a perilous tackle in Canberra on Saturday night will also have Joe Schmidt nervous for the Lions series.
- Iain Payten
Lion, Wallaby and Gallipoli hero: Why the ‘extraordinary life’ of Blair Swannell is finally being recognised
He was a madcap adventurer and one of only two men to play for both the British Lions and the Wallabies – before dying on the first day at Gallipoli. After a long campaign, he is finally being recognised.
- Iain Payten
The slip cost the Wallabies victory. But it may help Kurtley Beale meet the Lions again
Many thought an Achilles tendon rupture last year would end the career of the Wallabies star. But Beale is on the comeback trail.
- Iain Payten
Will Skelton was a ‘passenger’ against the Lions in 2013. He wants another shot
Down on form after eight successive losses with his club La Rochelle, Will Skelton is facing one of the biggest challenges of his career.
- Jonathan Drennan
‘I need more out of him’: Waratahs coach lays down challenge to benched Tupou
Dan McKellar has dropped Taniela Tupou to the bench for the first time this season, but the coach believes the best is still to come from the tighthead prop.
- Jonathan Drennan
Rugby Australia chief rules out Israel Folau farewell against Lions
Former Wallaby Israel Folau’s hopes of playing a part in the upcoming British and Irish Lions series are over.
- Jonathan Drennan
Ex-All Blacks coach recruited for ANZAC clash as Lions mania drives record interest
Rugby Australia is preparing for the biggest British and Irish Lions tour in history. And the priority will be to win the series, says RA boss Phil Waugh.
- Iain Payten
- Opinion
- Super Rugby
Donaldson is Australia’s form No.10, and big reason Force have shocked Super Rugby
The Western Force are 2-0 to start the season and coach Simon Cron must be delighted by how his five-eighth is managing games.
- Paul Cully
- Opinion
- Super Rugby
Why Waratahs will start the Super Rugby season on the back foot
NSW start their 2025 campaign this Friday, but will they be ready for the challenge?
- Paul Cully
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