Wallabies
‘For kids to aspire to’: Beale wants First Nations & Pasifika concept to continue after spirited loss to Lions
The Lions did what they had to do sneaking home to a 24-19 win over the First Nations and Pasifika team at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Tuesday night. FNP captain Kurtley Beale wants the team to play on in future years.
- Roy Ward and Iain Payten
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‘It’s not rugby league’: Suaalii urged to take roaming role against Lions
Stats show Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii is struggling to make an impact with his running threat in the centres, compared to fullback. His midfield partner has the answer.
- Iain Payten
The snub fuelling First Nations and Pasifika team in battle with Lions
NSW’s Charlie Gamble was looking forward to packing down alongside new teammate Pete Samu – only for the Lions to block him from representing the First Nations and Pasifika XV.
- Jonathan Drennan
Tom Lynagh was smashed by the Lions in Brisbane. A Wallabies great wanted an immediate response
Wallabies legend Matt Burke believes Australian players should have launched into the Lions after Tom Curry broke the rules in Brisbane.
- Iain Payten
How a Wallabies great forged a global union as Lynagh battle looms
He has just completed his first starting appearance for the Wallabies. Now Tom Lynagh could be pitted against his brother in the near future.
- Nick Wright
‘There is still a chip on my shoulder’: Tuipulotu ready to seal the series in Melbourne
Twelve years after watching from the stands, Sione Tuipulotu returns to Melbourne looking to help the Lions seal a series win over the country he once dreamed of representing.
- Jonathan Drennan
Schmidt got it wrong and must ring changes
The Wallabies coach needs to be brutal at the selection table if Australia is to save the series.
- Paul Cully
‘You’ve got to toughen up’: Lynagh battered but not beaten
Tom Lynagh was targeted heavily in his starting debut for the Wallabies. But showing chill runs in the family genes, the 22-year-old stood his ground.
- Iain Payten
- The view from England
- British & Irish Lions
Un-Australian, tepid and toothless. Wallabies slammed over first Test performance
It wasn’t just a gulf in class between the Lions and the Wallabies - it was a chasm. And a whitewash is on the cards.
- Oliver Brown
‘It gives belief’: Schmidt praises Wallabies fight and gives good news on injured star
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said the character shown by his side to finish strongly in Brisbane is a positive sign ahead of the second Test. And so was Rob Valetini running earlier in the day.
- Iain Payten
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