Waugh demands World Rugby ‘accountability’ after no-call
Australian rugby boss Phil Waugh wants to see “accountability” from World Rugby after a controversial non-call in the final minute gifted the Lions a try to win the series.
Australian rugby boss Phil Waugh wants to see “accountability” from World Rugby after a controversial non-call in the final minute gifted the Lions a try to win the series.
Still livid at the contentious last-minute ruling that cost them victory in the second Test, the Wallabies are facing the threat of total humiliation if they don’t quickly move on.
The Wallabies will demand an explanation from World Rugby as a former star explodes on the controversial decision that cost Australia Test victory over the British & Irish Lions.
All the money in the world won’t be enough to account for the despair and frustration Australian rugby supporters will be feeling after the Wallabies lost their highly anticipated series to the British & Irish Lions in straight sets.
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.
Tom Lynagh, the son of a Wallaby legend, was targeted in a cynical challenge in the Lions’ first Test victory at Suncorp Stadium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The test series hasn’t even started yet, but Queensland is already the big winner from the British and Irish Lions rugby tour.
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.
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