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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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Joseph Suaalii was sent off for this hit on Reece Walsh.

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
Composite index image of Blair Swannell

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
Kurtley Beale taking the ill-fated kick in the final moments of the first Wallabies-Lions Test in 2013.

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
It is hoped France-based Wallabies second row Will Skelton will play a role in the Rugby Championship.

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
Taniela Tupou is benched for the first time this year

‘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
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Israel Folau played his last Test for the Wallabies in 2018.

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
The British and Irish Lions are touring in 2025.

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
Ben Donaldson crosses late for the Force.

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
Waratahs fullback Max Jorgensen makes a break against the Brumbies on Saturday.

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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