The addition of veteran Owen Farrell on the Lions’ bench for the second Test of the series only further highlights Australia’s biggest vulnerability and the major gamble Joe Schmidt is taking.
The Wallabies have rung in the changes following their series-opening defeat to the Lions — with coach Joe Schmidt bringing in reinforcements for their must-win Test in Melbourne. FULL TEAM NEWS
The Wallabies have added some much-needed physicality to their pack for Saturday night’s clash with the British and Irish Lions at the MCG.
Young guns in the U16s City v Country battle will be playing for more than pride and victory on Sunday. Rising stars – including ones likened to the Honey Badger and Brian To’o – to watch
There’s a mix of tall timber, an amazing smaller player, big boppers and a livewire hooker. It’s why the City v County U15s battle at Newcastle is shaping up to be a memorable one.
The Wallabies have been urged to select a player who will “die for the jersey” as they try to salvage their Test series against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne.
They’re supposed to be a group of “jilted rejects”. Yet against the odds, the First Nations and Pasifika Invitational showed the Wallabies how they can keep their series against the British and Irish Lions alive.
There’s a son of a gun who couldn’t be more different from his famous dad with a rugby IQ ‘off the charts’. U14 guns to watch at City v Country rugby this weekend.
For Melbourne-raised Wallaby Harry Potter, the chance to play for Australia at the MCG is something he will cherish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last year a teenager made his first NSW country team, played his heart out and is now inspiring other young guns from the bush as a rising star of rugby.
Just three rounds remain in Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts and there is still plenty to play for, including spots in the finals series. Top try scorers, a hot boot and Rd 15 result wrap
What’s the point of spending millions on a Lamborghini if you can only operate it in first gear? As Julian Linden writes, it’s a problem the Wallabies and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii are grappling with.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rugby fans are descending on the city for the British and Irish Lions tour in what’s been described as “a huge win for our bars, restaurants and hotels”.
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 51st Australian school boys rugby championships has been done and won for 2025. We take a look at some of the best action from the event in this photo special.
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.
Joe Schmidt has had a year to prepare for the biggest series in Australia for more than a decade. Yet the Wallabies looked and played like a team without a game plan or belief.
Tom Lynagh, the son of a Wallaby legend, was targeted in a cynical challenge in the Lions’ first Test victory at Suncorp Stadium.
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.
The British & Irish Lions’ forward pack dominated the Wallabies, with two stars standing above all others on a night the tourists took a 1-0 advantage in the series. See the player ratings inside.
The Australian Schools rugby championships threw up a clear winner in the battle between NSW and Queensland’s rising stars. Top players from every team and award winners.
An former Wallabies star is trying a new sport that has him set to make his Olympic debut at age 40 in American prime time.
The test series hasn’t even started yet, but Queensland is already the big winner from the British and Irish Lions rugby tour.
The partners and families of British and Irish Lions rugby players are starting to descend on the Sunshine State. SEE THE LIST
The birds are loud and angry, crossing the road is a full-contact sport, and booze is a tad complicated. So if you’re a Pom or a Paddy here for the rugby, here’s my top tips, writes Baz McAlister.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii doesn’t owe the public some fairytale debut series. He’s not here to meet our expectations. He’s here to meet his. And no one knows what those are but him, writes Quade Cooper.
It’s splitting hairs at the best, heartless at worst but the impact is the same. The Lions have used some debatable rules to ban a player from representing his heritage.
They’ve had vastly different journeys to the gold jersey, but these ‘Brothers in arms’ now have one united goal. How a 10-year bond will help the Wallabies forge through the tough moments against the Lions.
If the Wallabies are to beat the British and Irish Lions on Saturday night, their forwards will have step up following the loss of one of Australia’s best players.
Nick Farr-Jones, John Eales and James Horwill – now add Harry Wilson who will captain his country against the Lions. And the skipper is imploring his teammates to win every moment despite massive experience gap.
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 next generation of Australian rugby heroes are watching on as the Wallabies prepare to take on the touring British & Irish Lions. Meet the best under-16 and under-18 players in Australia.
Legendary Wallabies coach Rod Macqueen knows what it takes to beat the British and Irish Lions under adversity — and he is confident Joe Schmidt is the secret weapon Australia needs to do it again.
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