Legendary referee’s painful truth to Wallabies on series-defining call
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.
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Bizarre way O’Connor found out about his comeback revealed
The Wallabies have pulled some major selection shocks to take on the British and Irish Lions – headlined by the recall of James O’Connor. See the bizarre way the outcast playmaker found out about his selection.
Wallabies greats turn on each other in ugly war of words
Two of the country’s finest ever Wallabies have engaged in an ugly war of words over Australia’s hopes in the upcoming series against the British and Irish Lions.
Tupou: Australia was right to axe me… I needed help
Taniela Tupou never wanted to leave Australia. But, as he nears a $1m European move, the powerhouse Wallaby opens up on mental health battles and why he didn’t have a choice but to escape.
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Meet the 113kg Fijian ‘bulldozer’ tasked with stopping Suaalii
Fiji are on high alert for a Wallabies side seeking revenge for their 2023 World Cup embarrassment – and have tasked a 113kg monster called ‘the bulldozer’ to do some damage.
Battle of Brisbane: The bloodiest, most violent Test in rugby history
It is the most brutal and controversial Test in rugby history, but former Wallabies and Lions look back at the 1989 series fondly. Legends from both sides take us inside the Battle of Ballymore.
‘No one could believe it’: Lions loss that sparked a Wallabies dynasty
The Wallabies were crushed by the brutal British and Irish Lions series defeat in 1989, yet behind the bloody battles and infamous David Campese blunder lay the painful catalyst for Australia’s greatest rugby triumph.
Quade: It’s time for some home truths about Australian rugby
To win this series, Australia must get creative or else the Lions will be able to pick off every tactic, writes Quade Cooper. And there’s no more ‘outside the box’ move than picking James O’Connor.
Crippling doubts, construction sites: Wallaby’s tough path to the top
Straight out of school in 2016, Len Ikitau landed in Canberra with one dream in mind – but it seemed impossibly distant as he wrestled with his thoughts on cold winter mornings.
Bombshell contract that threatens to shake-up world of rugby
A rebel league is threatening to make the biggest disruption to rugby union since the game went professional in 1996. But experienced negotiators are wary of the legal implications.
Icon returns as 20-year Lions feud ignites coaching super group
It is one of the most formidable coaching teams ever assembled – and the mix of Wallabies and All Blacks all-time greats tasked with landing an early blow on the British and Irish Lions.
Baby joy delivers new Wallabies’ contract in World Cup bolster
A new contract, and a new addition to the family awaits Filipo Daugunu, in good news for Australian Rugby and the Wallabies’ 2027 World Cup run.
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