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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Wallabies go down fighting as Lions flex muscle in series opener
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.
‘Trying not to tear up’: Son of a gun’s tribute to legendary father
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.
State of play! Australia’s best schoolboy rugby players revealed
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.
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GPS First XV rugby: Round 1 teams; debut boys and predictions
Here’s the GPS First XV rugby round 1 Teams and debut boys ready to roar into action in what is expected to be a gripping, toss of the coin premiership race. Read all you need to know.
Schmidt backs de Crespigny in Lions Test
Rugby: Wallabies Head coach Joe Schmidt has turned to the uncapped flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny after some injuries in the Wallabies squad….
Wallabies lock in debutant, more Aussies than Welsh in Lions’ team
The Wallabies have finally confirmed their captain for the First Test against the Lions in Brisbane with the team being announced, including a debutant. While the Lions have relied on an Aussie instead of the Welsh.
Wallabies rookie thrown to the Lions
The Wallabies team for the first Test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane on Saturday night will include a 29-year-old debutant.
Dissecting shock Wallabies selections | Will tourists win 3-0? | Lions Tales
Jamie Pandaram is joined by Julian Linden and TalkSport’s Alfie Reynolds to preview the first Test between the Wallabies and British and Irish…
Wallabies yet to confirm 10 for Lions
Rugby: Joe Schmidt is yet to confirm who will start at halfback or five-eighth for the Wallabies first clash against the Lions.
‘I wasn’t actually sorry’: O’Connor’s 4am Hungry Jacks revelation
It is one of the most infamous scandals in Wallabies history. Now, James O’Connor lifts the lid on what really happened when he and Kurtley Beale were caught at a Hungry Jack’s at 4am during a Lions series.
Horwill: The stomp, the abuse, and my greatest rugby regret
The infamous stomp from the 2013 Lions series led to former Wallaby James Horwill’s greatest rugby regret. The fallout from the incident came at a greater personal cost, and has left a lasting mark on the man, and his family.
James O’Connor sets record straight on THAT Hungry Jack’s visit
James O’Connor opens up to Jamie Pandaram on an infamous night during the 2013 British and Irish Liosn tour when he was photographed with Kurtley…
Gallen scores close win over SBW as Mundine-Green rivalry flares
Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams’ bitter bout has been put to rest, but talk of another chapter in the Mundine-Green rivalry has been sparked after a TKO win.
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