Beale injury blow but hopeful for historic Lions clash Indigenous star Kurtley Beale must overcome a hamstring injury to lead the First Nations and Pasifika team in a historic match against the touring Lions. AAP · Jun 26, 2025
'We've got better athletes': Genia's taunt to Lions Ex-Wallabies captain Will Genia has spoken provocatively about how the Australian underdogs can blow open the coming series against the British and Irish Lions. AAP · Jun 26, 2025
Donaldson called up for Lions after Beale heartbreak Only 24 hours after stating his desire to turn out for the Western Force against the Lions, Ben Donaldson is on his way to Perth as an injury replacement. AAP · Jun 26, 2025
Rugby Australia using AI to stamp out online abuse Rugby Australia is making an AI app available to all players after a trial detected 1500 instances of social media abuse to its national team accounts. AAP · Jun 26, 2025
England players driven by 'humbling' loss to Wallabies The British and Irish Lions will kick off their Australian tour against the Western Force on Saturday, and they've already got plenty of motivation. AAP · Jun 25, 2025
Wallabies looking past Fiji flop as Lions series looms Losing their last Test against Fiji, the Wallabies are determined not to let the Pacific Islanders wreck another big occasion with the Lions series approaching. AAP · Jun 25, 2025
Wallabies' preparation for Lions the priority: Larkham While hoping to get some Wallabies back as the Brumbies look to make history against the Lions again, coach Stephen Larkham supports Joe Schmidt's stance. AAP · Jun 25, 2025
Joe Schmidt hits back at British and Irish Lions over demands to release Australia stars for tour games Wallabies coach standing his ground after Lions CEO Ben Calveley warning as war of words escalates before first tour match Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
The 2025 Next Gen Wallabies sense Farrell’s Lions are there for the taking Australia coach Joe Schmidt has lifted team from lowest ebb and made a country feel it can win again The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
Joe Schmidt rejects Lions demands to release Australia stars for tour games Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has insisted Australia are adhering to the tours agreement and do not have to release every player for franchise games v the Lions The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt rejects Lions’ demands as player release row rumbles on The Lions have demanded that the Australia coach release more of his squad to feature in the tour games ahead of the three-Test series The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Beale picks out Lions’ ‘danger man’ Russell as biggest threat to Australia Kurtley Beale sees Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaali as keys to the Wallabies’ hopes and said he has learned from his infamous slip in 2013 The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2025
Lowly-ranked Wallabies find a friend in the Lions' den The Wallabies sit a lowly eighth in the world rankings, but the British and Irish Lions are wary of the proud sporting nation. AAP · Jun 23, 2025
Lions warn Joe Schmidt over Wallabies player release for tour matches Ben Calveley expected a competitive Force side to face the British & Irish Lions who could open their tour to other countries such as France in the future The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025 British and Irish Lions send 'very clear' Australia warning over releasing Test stars for tour matches Chief executive Ben Calveley reminds Wallabies and Joe Schmidt of contractual obligations ahead of games against Super Rugby opposition
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 British and Irish Lions warn Wallabies they must release players for tour games Only a handful of Australia stars are currently in line to feature for their club sides ahead of the Test series
AAP · Jun 23, 2025 Rugby Australia warned: Release your Wallabies, or else The British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia amid concern their tour matches may be against opponents missing several star Wallabies.
AAP · Jun 23, 2025 Wallabies sharpening skills ahead of Lions and Fiji Fullback Tom Wright says the Wallabies can fast-track plans for the Lions and the Test against Fiji, building on 12 months of work under coach Joe Schmidt.
AAP · Jun 21, 2025 Young gun Jorgensen ready and hungry to face Lions Wallabies star Max Jorgensen says he's back to close to full fitness after suffering an ankle syndesmosis injury that threatened to cruel his Lions dream.
AAP · Jun 20, 2025 Wallabies giant rates Lions series as career pinnacle Will Skelton has played on the biggest stages of world rugby but the imposing Wallabies lock says facing the British and Irish Lions will be a career high.
AAP · Jun 20, 2025 'It's crazy': Wallabies relive infamous burger brouhaha A Burger King outing was among rugby's defining images of 2013. Kurtley Beale and Will Genia reflect on what the saga says about the pressure of a Lions series.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2025 Wallabies squad thin on playmakers may come back to bite Joe Schmidt There is more on the line for the British & Irish Lions tour than just pride for beleaguered Australian rugby union
AAP · Jun 19, 2025 O'Connor misses Wallabies squad as Schmidt picks youth James O'Connor is among the big names missing from the Wallabies squad to face Fiji in the season-opening Test match in Newcastle ahead of the Lions series.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2025 Wallabies name squad for Fiji Test as James O’Connor misses out ahead of Lions series Veteran James O’Connor has been overlooked for the Wallabies’ first Test of the year against Fiji, all but ruling him of out of British & Irish Lions series
The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2025 ‘It’s going to be pretty monumental’: Harry Potter eyes Wallabies spot for Lions series The late-blooming winger knows there is a lot riding on being named in Australia’s squad to face Fiji with the British & Irish Lions on the horizon