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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Josh van der Flier of the British and Irish Lions is tackled during the tour match between NSW Waratahs and British & Irish Lions at Allianz Stadium on July 05, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

How do you beat the Lions? We asked five coaches who’ve had a crack so far

The British and Irish Lions have looked impressive so far on tour. But there are also key areas of focus to help the Wallabies win the first Test, according to the coaches who’ve played them.

  • Iain Payten and Jonathan Drennan

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Marcus Smith of the British & Irish Lions celebrates after scoring.

Lions secure another win against gritty Brumbies

The British & Irish Lions have kept their unbeaten record alive in Australia with a 12-point win over the Brumbies. But the hosts put up a strong fight.

  • Iain Payten
Mack Hansen

‘Pinch-me moment’: Hansen set for Canberra homecoming with Lions

Brumbies academy product Mack Hansen will be on familiar ground after being named on the bench to face the Lions.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Tom Wright of the Brumbies (C) reacts to the loss during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between Chiefs and Brumbies at FMG Stadium Waikato, on June 14, 2025, in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

The hard questions needed to be asked about Super Rugby

The domination of three New Zealand teams has created issues for the competition.

  • Paul Cully
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Len Ikitau of the Brumbies makes a break to score a try during the round 16 Super Rugby Pacific match between the ACT Brumbies and Crusaders at GIO Stadium on May 30, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Does it pass the pub test? Super Rugby finals system to be reviewed

Super Rugby Pacific’s boss says the competition will consider changes to a new play-offs structure that has drawn criticism for being unfair.

  • Iain Payten
Tane Edmed is on his way to Canberra.

The Waratahs missed the finals. Now a Wallaby of theirs is off to the Brumbies

Wanting a fresh start, five-eighth Tane Edmed has agreed to move to Canberra to play under Stephen Larkham.

  • Iain Payten
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Stephen Larkham is one of the Wallabies coach candidates.

Why Stephen Larkham got it right in the Super Rugby finals

The Brumbies leader produced a coaching master class in the playoffs.

  • Paul Cully
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Brumbies players celebrate after winning the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final match between Brumbies and Hurricanes at GIO Stadium, on June 07, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Why the Brumbies have been dudded by new Super Rugby playoffs system

The Brumbies won a hard-fought qualifying final on Saturday. Their reward? Travelling to New Zealand for a semi-final at the home ground of a team who lost.

  • Iain Payten
Rob Valetini

From Canberra to the Cote d’Azur? Wallabies star Valetini eyes French sojourn

Wallabies star Rob Valetini is weighing up a sabbatical in France next season, while Brumbies teammate Billy Pollard has recommitted to Australian rugby through to the home World Cup.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Tom Wright making a break for the Brumbies against NSW.

Dead serious or dead rubber? Why one Super Rugby final could end up a training run

The Brumbies and Hurricanes will meet in Canberra on Saturday night, but depending on other matches, the result may not matter.

  • Iain Payten

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