Waratahs
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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Rugby’s Fun Police robbed Fiji. Here’s how game should make it up to them
The Wallabies escaped with the victory in Newcastle on Sunday, but it was the Fijians who won all the plaudits.
- Paul Cully
‘I didn’t want to leave’: Tupou confirms move to Paris
After a tough season in sky blue, Tupou understands Rugby Australia’s position and is now focused on a fresh start with Racing 92 next season
- Jonathan Drennan
‘Those days are gone’: Why Waratahs-Lions won’t get punchy
Mike Catt is a two-time Lions tourist who now coaches at the Waratahs. He shares what he knows about the Lions … and rising Australian stars Joseph Suaalii and Max Jorgensen.
- Mike Catt
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- Australian rugby
Horror movie: Why Wallabies are focused on Fiji and not British and Irish Lions
Australia are ignoring the hype surrounding the Lions tour after being reminded about how dangerous the giant-killing Fijians can be.
- Robert Dillon
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
‘Don’t drop it’: Gleeson silences inner critic with Lions dream in sight
After being uninvited to Wallabies camp and with a move to France on the horizon, Gleeson’s breakout season could still force the No.8 onto the Lions series squad.
- Jonathan Drennan
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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- Wallabies
The harsh truth about Australian rugby
Despite having more players to pick from this season, the Australian Super Rugby franchises performed worse than a year ago.
- Paul Cully
‘Not going to happen quickly’: McKellar says Tahs re-build will be long haul
With mixed results in his first Super Rugby Pacific season at NSW, coach Dan McKellar says the Tahs’ next gen are a key to long-term success.
- Iain Payten
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