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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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Lekima Tagitagivalu of Fiji scores a try during the International Test match between Australia Wallabies and Fiji at McDonald Jones Stadium on July 06, 2025 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

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
Taniela Tupou shakes hands with Tadgh Furlong of the British and Irish Lions

‘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
Rod Moore and Danny Grewcock scuffle during the 2001 Waratahs-Lions clash.

‘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
Rob Valetini.

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
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
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Waratah Langi Gleeson is tackled during the clash against the Reds in Brisbane.

‘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
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
Losing Waratahs.

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
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was superb in his first Super Rugby Pacific season - when he wasn’t injured.

‘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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