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'Hell of a team': Lions' gushing praise for Wallabies

Joe Schmidt is refusing to get swept up in the emotion of the Wallabies' victory over the British and Irish Lions, saying he is still definitely stepping down.

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Australia proved a point in Melbourne — but second Test cannot be a false dawn

The Wallabies answered plenty of questions with their performance at the MCG - but having let victory slip away, they must build on the showing

The Independent UK

Son of Wallabies gun eyes Lions family history

Wallabies playmaker Tom Lynagh is jostling with his former mentor James O'Connor for a chance to make Australian rugby history and face the touring Lions.

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Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV LIVE: Result and latest updates after eight-try rout in Adelaide

Owen Farrell returns and Duhan van der Merwe scores hat-trick as statement sent to Wallabies

Evening Standard

Is British & Irish Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV on TV? Kick-off time, team news, channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash in Adelaide

The Independent UK

Let's light a fire in Lions camp: AUSNZ coach

The coach of a combined Australian and New Zealand invitational team wants to put a proverbial spanner in the works of the British and Irish Lions.

AAP

Trans-Tasman foes turn friends to tackle touring Lions

Waratahs flyhalf Tane Edmed says he's soaking up a rare chance to link with New Zealand players to face the Lions, as the trans-Tasman foes look to build bonds.

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Kiwi flavour, Wallabies hopes in 36-year rugby first

A host of Wallabies hopefuls have been added to the final 30-man, trans-Tasman squad to tackle the Lions in Adelaide.

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Andy Farrell plays down Lions full-back fears but Daly faces tour-ending injury

Andy Farrell has his ‘fingers crossed’ for Elliot Daly after the utility back suffered a potentially tour-ending injury against the Queensland Reds

The Guardian - UK

British and Irish Lions team vs Queensland Reds: Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan start midweek clash

James Ryan also fit after injury as Andy Farrell makes 14 changes from seven-try demolition of Western Force in tour opener

Evening Standard

Aussie coach's Swift response to Lions eligibility jibe

The backgrounds of many British and Irish Lions remain a talking point as the side prepares for game two of their tour in Brisbane.

AAP

Kiss goodbye to doubts about safety of betting on Reds

History suggests the Queensland Reds don't stand a chance in Christchurch, but coach Les Kiss has seen evidence to suggest they can upset the Crusaders.

AAP

Reds seek 'focus' to prove early Super form no Flook

The Queensland Reds hope a Test centre's return might spark them after slipping from top spot to fifth ahead of the final regular-season round.

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Reds primed for high-stakes Super clash with Hurricanes

The Reds are well aware a fourth-placed finish is the next best thing to a Super Rugby Pacific home final as they brace for a torrid battle with the Hurricanes.

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Savea and Beale on wish list for Lions invitational

First Nations and Pasifika XV coach Toutai Kefu says he'd love to have All Blacks star Ardie Savea and Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale available for selection.

AAP

Gordon locks in as Kiss sends firm message to poachers

Wallabies star Jake Gordon has explained why he's staying put as coach-in-waiting Les Kiss prepares to get hands-on in rugby's running battle with poachers.

The Guardian - AU

Joe Schmidt turns the page in search of secret to Wallabies success

The boss of the Australia rugby team shares a bond with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge over books as he prepares for the Lions tour

AAP

Too weak, Reds lament soft tries in Super loss to Drua

The bottom-placed Fijian Drua have scored a last-minute try to upset the Queensland Reds 36-33 in a roller-coaster Super Rugby Pacific clash in Suva.

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Larrikin Les a coaching hit with Wallabies: McDermott

Tate McDermott has applauded Rugby Australia's decision to appoint his Reds mentor Les Kiss as the next Wallabies coach, saying players love playing under him

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How Kiss can show his Wallabies worth with injured Reds

The wounded Queensland Reds will march into a tough triple-threat of away clashes confident Les Kiss's development mission has armed them to succeed.

AAP

A phone call away, Schmidt no adviser but happy to help

Joe Schmidt is happy to serve as a sounding board for long-time pal Les Kiss but has all but ruled out staying on in any formal role as a Wallabies consultant.

The Guardian - AU

Next Wallabies coach Les Kiss: a mongrel mix of league and union, coach and strategist

An extended transition from the Joe Schmidt era should be smooth before Kiss sets about solving one of the great brain strainers in sport: how to return Australian rugby to greatness

AAP

Reds vacancy among 'most attractive in world': QRU

The Queensland Rugby Union can be patient in their search for a new coach from 2027 and is confident the contenders will queue for a highly desirable job.

AAP

Les gives Kiss of approval to Schmidt's Wallabies plan

Les Kiss is vowing to follow the Joe Schmidt template when he takes over as Wallabies coach in mid-2026, just 16 months before the Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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Wallabies' coaching succession plan sealed with a Kiss

Les Kiss is to be confirmed as the next Wallabies coach after a deal was reached for Joe Schmidt to continue in the job until mid-2026.

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