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Lions’ Henry Pollock reacts after his side were defeated in the Rugby Union international match between the British and Irish Lions and Argentina, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Why the Wallabies weren’t shocked to see the Pumas maul Lions

The Lions boarded flights for Australia feeling slightly sheepish as well, after losing to Argentina on Saturday. The Wallabies were interested observers.

  • Iain Payten

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Alex Mitchell of British & Irish Lions looks dejected during the 1888 Cup international match between British & Irish Lions and Argentina

Five things the Wallabies learnt from the Lions’ defeat in Dublin

Argentina’s shock win exposed some vulnerabilities in the tourists – but also highlighted the threats Joe Schmidt’s team must combat.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Canberra-raised prop Finlay Bealham passes at the Lions’ captains run in Dublin.

Lions reject golden point, bristle at ‘southern hemisphere’ sledge

The Lions have knocked back a golden point proposal from Rugby Australia, and fired back at suggestions they have too many Aussies, Kiwis and South Africans in the squad.

  • Iain Payten
Joe Schmidt

Continuity the key as Schmidt sticks with trusted Wallaby troops for Lions

Joe Schmidt has picked just two bolters and one overseas star in his Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month.

  • Iain Payten
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Wallabies Head Coach Joe Schmidt speaks to the media during a Rugby Australia media opportunity at Suncorp Stadium on May 30, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

From Dengue fever to Lions bolter? The burning questions around the Wallabies squad

Joe Schmidt will name a 40-man squad on Thursday ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month. We answer the big questions.

  • Iain Payten
British and Irish Lions tour

Rolling maul: The British and Irish Lions tour

Follow all the action of the British and Irish Lions tour with news and analysis from Australia’s best rugby writers.

  • Jane Hutchinson
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British and Irish Lions tour

Rolling maul: The British and Irish Lions tour

Follow all the action with news and analysis from Australia’s best Rugby writers.

  • Jane Hutchinson
Richie Mo’unga will miss out on the AUNZ game in Adelaide against the Lions

Star power missing as Anzac side miss out on world’s highest-paid player

Two weeks from the arrival of the British and Irish Lions and the AUNZ Invitational side is still without a confirmed squad as Richie Mo’unga is ruled out due to injury.

  • Iain Payten and Jonathan Drennan
Tom Hooper of the Brumbies reacts to the loss in Hamilton.

The Brumbies could have won the Super Rugby title. A loss in February scuttled it

The dominant Australian side for the last decade again lost in the semi-finals, and again in New Zealand. The route to success lies closer to home.

  • Iain Payten
The AUNZ jersey, which was unveiled by RA chief executive Phil Waugh and coach Les Kiss.

Back to the future: Anzac team to wear a replica of 1989 strip against Lions

The jersey of the Australia-New Zealand invitational side to meet the British and Irish Lions in Adelaide was unveiled as the coach also promised to “bash” the tourists.

  • Iain Payten

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