First Nations Pasifika go within a whisker of all-time Lions boilover
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.
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Four try hero, hot boot as Sydney 1st Colts rugby ramps up
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
From City v County to Aussie rugby jersey! Teen’s story inspiring
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.
‘Wowzee, he’s quick’: Rugby’s future on show in U14s County v City
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.
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Revealed: The schools that have produced the most Wallabies
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 $5m shuffle which can save Wallabies from disaster
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.
Wallabies centre keen to ignite ‘freak’ Suaalii
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.
Lions Tales: Why 2001 win was high point in Australian rugby
Julian Linden and Jamie Pandaram look back at an iconic era in Australian rugby, when the world champion Wallabies faced the Lions in 2001.
Wallabies’ most important player ‘fit’ as Lions call raises eyebrows
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.
Wallabies deny “losing mentality” claims
Rugby: The Wallabies have shrugged off claims about a losing mentality following a loss to the Lions in their opening game of the series.
‘Do my job’: Wallabies star ‘good to go’
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.
We’re not losers: Wallabies lash out at insulting England great
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.
‘It’s personal’: Aussie Lions star chasing ultimate revenge
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.
445,000 pints: Staggering stat signals British, Irish arrival in Melbourne
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”.
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