Wallabies call on Nick Champion de Crespigny for surprise debut in Lions opener Injuries to Rob Valetini and Langi Gleeson make way for 29-year-old flanker, while No 8 Harry Wilson retains captaincy The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025
Business time as Farrell makes tough first Test calls Eleven Irish players have been included in Andy Farrell's first Test team to face the Wallabies in Brisbane, but there was no room for son Owen. AAP · Jul 17, 2025
Joe Schmidt provides update on Rob Valetini and Will Skelton after huge double Australia injury blow The pair have been ruled out of the opening Test in Brisbane in a huge injury blow The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025
Tom Lynagh: The Surrey-educated Australia legend’s son handed shock start against the Lions The 22-year-old fly half has been handed the first Test reins by Joe Schmidt in a shock selection call The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025
Wallabies throw 'psycho' bolter to Lions for debut A debutant Wallaby labelled a "psycho" has been tasked with filling the void left by injured ball-carrier Rob Valetini in the first Lions Test. AAP · Jul 16, 2025
‘We’re not here to pay homage’: Lion turned Australia coach Geoff Parling on how hosts can stun tourists There’s no room for sentiment as Wallabies assistant bids to leave country on a high before his move to Leicester Tigers The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025
Dan Sheehan says Lions can fire up travelling support if they ‘give them a win’ The Lions are favourites to come out on top in the three-Test series against Australia going into Saturday’s Brisbane opener. The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
'Got to be up for it': Waugh declaration ahead of Test With easily the worst record of the three traditional Lions' opponents, there is much at stake when the Wallabies begin the series in Brisbane. AAP · Jul 16, 2025
'Spikes the hairs': Eales' words ring in Wilson's ears The Wallabies will clash with the Lions in a crucial first Test in Brisbane, the tone set back in January by an inspiring John Eales address. AAP · Jul 16, 2025
'Crazy stuff': AC/DC help Wallabies power up The Wallabies have turned to some Aussie music greats as they brace for the "crazy stuff" that will come their way in Brisbane's Lions Test series opener. AAP · Jul 15, 2025
‘The bigger the better’: Wallabies’ hopes against Lions rest on broadest shoulders Australia’s slim path to victory in the Test series against the Lions relies on power and punch at the back of their forward pack The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025
Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
First Nations and Pasifika side learn lessons for Lions Part of the winning 2001 Wallabies, Toutai Kefu knows how to beat the Lions and the coach says his First Nations and Pasifika side need to be switched on. AAP · Jul 15, 2025
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. AAP · Jul 15, 2025
AAP · Jul 14, 2025 Mark my words: Suaalii tips Roosters star to reach top Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii insists former Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase will become a dual international and help the Sydney Roosters win the NRL premiership.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025 Australia’s Suaalii learns from Origin pain before resuming hostilities against Lions Wallabies star plays down the Tuipulotu feud and plans to avoid the mistake that led to him being sent off in his State of Origin debut
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 Predicting the British and Irish Lions team for the first Test against Australia With the warm-up fixtures at an end, who has forced their way into Andy Farrell’s plans?
AAP · Jul 14, 2025 Suaalii plays down simmering feud with Lions rival Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has done his best not to reignite the rivalry with his Lions opposite Sione Tuipulotu as the Wallabies star looks ahead to the first Test.
AAP · Jul 14, 2025 'It shits me': Nick Farr-Jones' nagging Lions regret Some thirty-six years later, Wallabies legend Nick Farr-Jones has recalled the greatest regret of his celebrated rugby career.
AAP · Jul 13, 2025 I had a target on my back: Larkham on 2001 Lions series Ahead of the opening Test against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, Wallabies great Stephen Larkham remembers being a target for the 2001 tourists.
AAP · Jul 13, 2025 Old head O'Connor an asset for Wallabies: Beale Looking for his own slice of history against the Lions, Kurtley Beale says the Wallabies will benefit from having an older player like James O'Connor on board.
AAP · Jul 12, 2025 Lions coach Farrell bullish ahead of Wallabies Test The coach of the British and Irish Lions is more than satisfied with his squad's preparation for the upcoming first Test against Australia.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025 AUNZ Invitational XV 0-48 British & Irish Lions: rugby union – as it happened Van der Merwe bags a hat-trick as the Lions score eight tries across their best performance in Australia
AAP · Jul 12, 2025 Wallabies veteran excited for second Lions chance James Slipper is looking to make new memories of the British and Irish Lions after saying the Wallabies let themselves down in their last Test in 2013.
The Guardian - AU · 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