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New Zealand 37-12 Australia: women’s rugby union Test – as it happened

The Wallaroos’ losing streak against the Black Ferns continues despite a strong first half in Wellington

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2025

Slow starts, the breakdown and pressure of selection are weighing heavy on Lions

Andy Farrell has problems to solve before Test series and needs players to push their case in final warmup game

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

James O’Connor is the experienced general the Wallabies need to face the Lions

Coach Joe Schmidt will hope the veteran fly-half can re-enter the fray and calm the mild panic brought on by Noah Lolesio’s season-ending injury

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025

Lions call up Jamie Osborne with Blair Kinghorn to miss first Lions Test

Blair Kinghorn is set to miss the opening Test of the British & Irish Lions series against Australia but has not yet been ruled out of the entire tour

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025

Origin’s series-defining moment offers an antidote to rugby league’s performative masculinity

While men’s sport can often be a proxy for authentic human connection, Cameron Munster and Billy Slater show there is another way

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2025

Wallaroos name teenage sensation Waiaria Ellis to debut against Black Ferns as World Cup looms

17-year-old continues meteoric rise after first playing 15-a-side rugby union in 2022 as Australia face New Zealand in Wellington

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2025

'Big Papa' answers Slater's SOS with calm Origin outing

From sleeping on a hospital chair to lifting the State of Origin shield on enemy territory, Queensland's Josh Papali'i has had a busy couple of weeks.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

I should 'most definitely' stay as NSW coach: Daley

Laurie Daley insists he is the right man to coach NSW in 2026 after his comeback State of Origin series ended in capitulation.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

'Easy decision' for emotional Munster to play Origin

Queensland coach Billy Slater says Cameron Munster would have made his late father proud, after inspiring the Maroons to a State of Origin series victory.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

Slater's efforts rated among State of Origin's greatest

Billy Slater has gone from having his job questioned to a man in charge of one of Queensland's great State of Origin successes.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025