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Lions vs Australia: are the hosts strong enough to stop a whitewash?

Tourists eye history, but a 3-0 result wouldn’t bode well for a sport that needs a strong Aussie side

Evening Standard

Australian rugby embraces Lions circus but the elephant in the room is what comes next

State of domestic rugby union is at crossroads and the 2037 Lions tour operators may end up having their heads turned

The Guardian - AU

Lions rugby tour: why visual training, including juggling, can be a secret weapon in elite sports

Much of the pre-series attention on the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia has been on injuries, player omissions and personal rivalries.

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Ilona Maher and US rugby seek breakthrough with sell-out DC doubleheader

Social media star will face Fiji on Saturday before the Eagles men play England. As US World Cups loom, it’s a big moment for the global game

The Guardian - US

Lions accused of blocking Pasifika XV star in eligibility row on eve of series

On the eve of the first Test the British & Irish Lions have been accused of running scared, preventing Pete Samu from playing in Tuesday’s tour match

The Guardian - UK

Architect of PNG’s successful NRL bid steps down amid corruption allegations

Businessman Wapu Sonk stands down from new rugby league franchise board at prime minister James Marape’s request

The Guardian - AU

Ilona Maher included in USA squad for Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Olympian has earned selection for the upcoming tournament in England

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Aussie-born Lions 'freak' in way of Wallaby trump card

A Wallabies star and Australian-born Lion will wage war in the midfield at Suncorp Stadium in a battle that could ignite the Lions Test series.

AAP

USA vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Steve Borthwick’s side aiming for seventh win on the trot against the Eagles in Washington D.C.

Evening Standard

Lions vs Australia: First Test kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Andy Farrell’s tourists head back to Brisbane for first of three huge showdowns with the Wallabies

Evening Standard

Who Is Ilona Maher? Age, Does She Have A Wife, And The Gender Controversy Explained

Ilona Maher, USA rugby star, addresses gender controversy, body shaming, and her relationship status in a powerful viral message.

International Business Times UK

Newcastle No.1 insists he's committed to Knights

Kalyn Ponga has affirmed his commitment to Newcastle amid speculation the gun fullback could be lured to rugby union.

AAP

The Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation

Maro Itoje’s unstoppable rise to the very top of his sport brings both pride and idolisation from the British-Nigerian community

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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'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

Lions' Gatland gun leaves lasting mark on Bronco Ben

British and Irish Lions mentor Warren Gatland has been a guiding light in the coaching of Ben Te'o, who was in the Lions side on a famous tour of New Zealand.

The Guardian - UK

Future British & Irish Lions tour of France on the agenda at Melbourne summit

Abdel Benazzi, vice-president of the French rugby federation, said supporters and players would buy in to repeat of the 1989 France v Lions fixture

The Guardian - AU

‘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

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Wallaroos sweating over fitness of leading stars

The women's Rugby World Cup gets underway in England in five weeks and Australia are fretting over the fitness of two of their biggest stars.

The Independent UK

Why the British and Irish Lions’ uncertain future could be bad news for Australia

With more regular games against France, Argentina and others mooted, this summer’s series feels vital for the Wallabies to prove their worth

AAP

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

Prop's rise from scaffolder to Dolphins via Amsterdam

Dolphins prop Aublix Tawha had given up on his NRL dream before a stint in Dutch rugby and a highlights clip of him playing for Yass changed his life.

AAP

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.

AAP

Farnworth wants to be Lion king for Dolphins

England and Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth could have pursued a rugby union career but now he'll provide a tasty entree to the rugby union Test in Brisbane.

AAP

'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.

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