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It is hoped France-based Wallabies second row Will Skelton will play a role in the Rugby Championship.

‘We don’t want to be nice’: Wallabies bring back big guns for second Lions Test

Australia will welcome back Dave Porecki, Will Skelton and Rob Valetini for the must-win clash in Melbourne as coach Joe Schmidt banks on forward firepower to keep the Lions series alive.

  • Tom Decent

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 18: Jordan Petaia of the Wallabies runs the ball during the Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on October 18, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Reds eye global takeover, spurred by former Wallaby’s daring US move

A rugby boss has outlined visions of taking the Reds brand global, and Jordan Petaia’s NFL dream could hold the key to realising them.

  • Nick Wright
Tom Lynagh runs the ball back from a kick at Suncorp Stadium.

Wallabies to double down on halves combination as Schmidt eyes wet-weather warfare

Joe Schmidt is set to add extra firepower to the Wallabies’ bench while sticking solid with most players who featured in the first Test defeat in Brisbane.

  • Tom Decent
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto of the AUNZ XV breaks from a tackle during the tour match between AUNZ XI and British & Irish Lions at Adelaide Oval on July 12, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Why is Australia’s toughest player not playing for the Wallabies?

Left out by the Wallabies, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been scaring Lions players for weeks with his aggressive performances against them.

  • Iain Payten
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Duhan van der Merwe of the British and Irish Lions (L) is tackled by Kurtley Beale of the First Nations & Pasifika during the tour match between First Nations & Pasifika v British & Irish Lions at Marvel Stadium on July 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

‘Take it to them, head on’: Veteran’s advice to Wallabies after almost shocking Lions

The First Nations and Pasifika side were aggressive against the Lions in Melbourne and it almost produced an historic upset. Their skipper says the Wallabies must follow suit.

  • Iain Payten
Triston Reilly of the First Nations & Pasifika scores a try.

‘Unbelievably proud’: Kefu’s praise after First Nations and Pasifika give Lions a giant scare

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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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the Wallabies is tackled by Tom Curry.

‘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
Charlie Gamble

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 Curry gets away with a mid-air tackle on Tom Lynagh at Suncorp Stadium.

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
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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

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