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Injured star prop targeting Rugby Championship return

Credited with inspiring the Wallabies to their rousing third Test victory over the British and Irish Lions, injured prop Allan Ala…

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06 Aug 2025, 7:02

Two key players in race against time as Wallaroos name World Cup squad

Australia head coach Jo Yapp has named a 32-player squad including 15 World Cup debutants to play in the Women's Rugby World Cup i…

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04 Aug 2025, 19:00

Joe Schmidt explains exactly why his Wallabies stint won't be extended

Joe Schmidt has ruled out extending his Wallabies coaching tenure, despite presiding over one of Australia's headiest Test wins si…

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03 Aug 2025, 11:45

'Utter rubbish': Andy Farrell slams criticism levelled at Lions

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has slammed any suggestions of player complacency as "completely, utter rubbish" in the…

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03 Aug 2025, 9:53

Joe Schmidt defends shock decision: 'He's got such massive respect'

Joe Schmidt has rejected the notion he is handing out ceremonial Test caps after recalling retiring scrumhalf Nic White for the Wa…

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31 Jul 2025, 18:21

Wallabies looking at big picture after 'devastating' second Test loss

Wallabies lock Nick Frost won't waste time pondering countless "what if?" scenarios, saying the last-gasp loss to the British and …

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28 Jul 2025, 13:40

Four Wallabies including Tizzano in doubt for final Test after Melbourne thriller

Beaten but not broken, the Wallabies are vowing to use their bitter disappointment to fuel a third Test fightback against the Brit…

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27 Jul 2025, 13:44

Why Lions can expect a little more 'swagger' from Wallabies in Melbourne

Fullback Tom Wright says there's been a "passing of the torch" as he adjusts to playing alongside rookie flyhalf Tom Lynagh, who i…

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26 Jul 2025, 8:31

'I've had three chances': Wallaby snub's case for recall earns big endorsements

He has the support of Test greats Michael Hooper and Toutai Kefu, and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto hopes he has also won over Wallabies co…

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23 Jul 2025, 13:34

2001's Lions Tour shows the difference a week can make for Wallabies

With the Tom Richards Cup on the line, the Wallabies will be counting on the golden army turning out in Melbourne, where rugby uni…

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23 Jul 2025, 13:22

'It's not rugby league': The advice doled out to Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Len Ikitau wants to see his superstar Wallabies centre partner Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii shed his rugby league roots and demand more o…

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22 Jul 2025, 17:22

'Line up tours against the Wallabies, Boks or NZ... I am taking the All Blacks'

Brisbane assistant coach Ben Te'o credits his stint as a player with the British and Irish Lions under legendary mentor Warren Gat…

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22 Jul 2025, 11:33

'I'm an easy target and I know that... it's just my job'

The Wallabies have rallied around "easy target" Tom Lynagh, adamant he can manufacture a series comeback.

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20 Jul 2025, 14:58

Sione Tuipulotu on 'not deserving' a Wallabies jersey as stars align for Melbourne return

Sione Tuipulotu didn't think he deserved to be a Wallaby when he left Melbourne six years ago but that hasn't stopped the British …

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20 Jul 2025, 10:48

'Not ideal, to be starting your first Test match against the Lions'

Joe Schmidt thinks Tom Lynagh is a chip off the old block, but the Wallabies coach won't know for sure until the first British and…

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18 Jul 2025, 9:08

Wallabies throw 'psycho' bolter to Lions for debut

Wallabies "psycho" Nick Champion de Crespigny has been thrust into a shock debut in the British & Irish Lions opener as coach Joe …

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17 Jul 2025, 13:35

Wallabies' man of the moment ready to carry into walls against Lions

The incumbent Wallabies captain was ready to run through walls for Australia back then.

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17 Jul 2025, 8:42

Rugby Australia Chief responds to 3-0 Lions sweep chatter

The Wallabies must defy a gaping hole in their playing calendar and match the well-oiled British & Irish Lions in Brisbane to secu…

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17 Jul 2025, 8:32

Farrell and Pollock to be overlooked for first Lions Test against Wallabies

Andy Farrell is set to overlook son and four-time tourist Owen for the British and Irish Lions' series opener in Brisbane.

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17 Jul 2025, 8:23

Wallabies 'don't know what to expect' from Lions and are preparing accordingly

Classic Aussie rock is readying the Wallabies for the "crazy stuff" that's come to be expected from a British & Irish Lions Test i…

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16 Jul 2025, 12:07