All posts tagged "Australia"
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 months agoChris Hewett: Tough calls needed to take the initiative
The Lions may have reaffirmed their rugby sovereignty over the Wallabies during 80 mesmerising minutes in Melbourne, but they were well...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: This triple lock will give the British and Irish Lions longer life
Paul Rees looks into whether the Lions should stick with visiting Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Who would have thought...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoWallaroos dazzle as they put Wales to sword
■By BEN JAYCOCK Australia ...........36pts Tries: Stewart 16, Moleka 31, Amosa 40, Tuinakauvadra 45, 50; Marsters 76 Conversions: Wood 17, 32,...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoProps who were able to go the distance
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THE Lions used to replace their props during Test matches once every 29...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 months agoRay loved the game
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER SO farewell Ray French, for many years the...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 6 months agoAs we all well know, history is set in stone
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SURPRISE, surprise the Lions won the series last week so it really...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Wallabies: Best head-to-head matchups in the final Test
Andy Farrell has made just two changes to his British and Irish Lions side for Saturday’s third Test against Australia in...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoAndrew Mehrtens on Culture, Resilience & Leadership: Lessons From the Pitch to the Boardroom
One of the most recognised rugby speakers on the global circuit, Andrew Mehrtens is a former All Blacks fly-half celebrated not...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Wallabies Third Test: Key Talking points and battles as Lions go for sweep down under
The British and Irish Lions will look to complete a clean sweep of their 2025 tour when they face Australia in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months ago‘The job isn’t done’ says John Dalziel as British and Irish Lions target a whitewash
The British and Irish Lions are aiming to sign off their Australia tour in style by delivering a series whitewash through...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoFormer Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit announces return to rugby after leaving NFL
Former Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby after spending 18 months in the NFL. Rees-Zammit signed an active roster...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoQuestioning Australia’s future as Lions opponents is ‘insulting’ – Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell insisted debate over Australia‘s future as a British and Irish Lions tour destination was “insulting”. The Lions are seeking...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoCharlie Elliott: Top Five most controversial endings in rugby history
There have been countless times where a game of rugby has ended in controversial fashion, with one side feeling hard done...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoCharlie Elliott: My British and Irish Lions squad for the third Test match against the Wallabies
With the series sealed after a dramatic 29-26 comeback win in Brisbane, the British and Irish Lions head to Sydney chasing...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Wallabies: The full reaction from Jac Morgan’s clean out on Carlo Tizzano – Legal or not?
The controversy surrounding Jac Morgan’s clearout in the build-up to the British and Irish Lions’ match-winning try against Australia has sparked...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: British and Irish Lions clinch series with epic comeback marred by controversy
The rugby world had its eyes on the British and Irish Lions this weekend, as they came back to secure a...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Maro Itoje urges Lions to go for clean sweep
Maro Itoje urged his side to go for the jugular and whitewash the Wallabies after yesterday’s 29-26 win in Melbourne sealed...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: It’s like the good old days says Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell has caught up with two long-term rivals on the current Lions tour in Johnny Sexton and Finn Russell and...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Ellis Genge is a great guy, says Andrew Porter
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has seen a different side of long-time rival Ellis Genge on this Lions tour – and it...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Thomas Clarkson gets the call of his dreams
Tom Clarkson had his pinch-me moment in Melbourne on Tuesday when he got off the bench for the Lions – and...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoOllie Chessum gives the credit to Michael Cheika for helping him become a British and Irish Lion
Ollie Chessum spent a year with Michael Cheika at Leicester and reckons the Australian is the main reason he has been...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoJamie Osborne: Jordie Barrett was a great help for me
Jamie Osborne hit the ground running on his first Lions tour after a season spent with Jordie Barrett at Leinster prepared...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions 29-26 Wallabies: Hugo Keenan’s last-gasp lunge seals epic victory
Australia ........................... 26pts Tries: Slipper 23, Gordon 29, Wright 31 Conversion: Lynagh 29 Penalties: Lynagh 5, 11, 54 British & Irish...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoJeremy Guscott: Lions vs Wallabies second Test such fantastic drama, a sporting spectacular
The Lions second Test win over Australia at the MCG in Melbourne last night had everything. It was a match of...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Once again, Tom Curry empties the tanks to show he’s one of world’s best
Finally, a Lions match and spectacle to really get our teeth into and a reminder of why, despite so many challenges...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions leave it late to find fitting way to win series against Wallabies
At last, a proper test for the Lions in Australia. And it was decided at the last when Hugo Keenan scored...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoHowzat! Jamie George plans a Barmy Army return to the MCG
Jamie George flew round the globe only to be denied a shot at playing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – but...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoLions Diary: Back at the home of that Shane Warne hat-trick
The travelling Lions press pack from the UK and Ireland has swollen to around 30 during the Test series and was...
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Columnists
/ 7 months agoNick Cain: Henry Pollock must play with 7 on his back
Henry Pollock looked lost at times against a First Nations & Pasifika selection which wanted to get in the faces of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions 24-19 FNP: Finally, the Lions are made to fight to the end
Andy Farrell’s Lions got some opponents who played for 80 minutes for the first time in Australia at the Marvel Stadium...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Lions vs FNP should have been billed as the Fourth Test
On a tour almost devoid of interest, spark and intensity outside of the Tests it was uplifting to see the First...
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Chris Hewett
/ 7 months agoChris Hewett: It’s a long, hard road for – Bank of Dad, or not
Ten thousand hours seems a suspiciously convenient round number, but there are plenty of big brains who see it as the...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoWomen’s World Cup 2025: John Mitchell’s squad get set to climb their Everest
With the announcement of a 32-player squad for the upcoming home Rugby World Cup, the Red Roses have officially begun their...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoObjection which let the Lions down
UPON landing in Australia a month ago after losing to Argentina in Dublin, the Lions called on the Wallabies to play...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 7 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Now, let’s see the Sables take flight at the World Cup
So, welcome back Zimbabwe whose dramatic 30-28 Africa Cup Final victory over Namibia in Kampala last weekend saw them qualify for...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoThese young South Africans are the best in the business
I’VE watched just about every World U21 and U20 Championship since the year dot and would confidently pronounce South Africa’s winning...
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Features
/ 7 months agoWe strive to match power of the Boks
Q&A ENGLAND U20s and Red Roses scrum coach Nathan Catt sat down with Ben Jaycock to reflect on each team’s progress,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoJeff Probyn: The British and Irish Lions abandoning Australia would be big mistake
I am amazed by the idea that if the Lions are successful in completing a three-Test clean sweep over the Australians...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoSaope Soko: Zimbabwe Sables have aim to inspire a generation
In a dramatic final against Namibia, the Zimbabwe Sables edged out a 30-28 victory to be crowned champions of the 2025...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoHonesty and simplicity are key to success
Steve Hill puts the questions to Martin Watt, the head coach at title winning Sunderland RFC What is your playing background/history?...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoWales celebrate surprise win over Australia
WALES head coach Sean Lynn led the celebrations after his new charges re corded a surprise 21-12 victory over Australia in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions v Wallabies second Test: Key talking points and where the game will be won and lost
The British and Irish Lions can secure the series against Australia in their upcoming second Test at the historic Melbourne Cricket...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions v Wallabies: Five key head-to-head matchups in the second Test
The British and Irish Lions aim to clinch the series against Australia in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground this...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoMartin Johnson inspires British & Irish Lions ahead of crucial second Test against the Wallabies
The British and Irish Lions will stage their attempt to close out a series victory over Australia inspired by the words...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoHarry Wilson vows Wallabies will bounce back in second Test against British & Irish Lions
Harry Wilson insists Australia are determined to show their true selves when they attempt to take their series against the British...
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Women's International
/ 7 months agoZoe Aldcroft – World Cup success for England can herald change in women’s rugby
England captain Zoe Aldcroft believes a successful run at the World Cup can herald a “change in women’s rugby” similar to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish & Irish Lions vs Wallabies Second Test Preview: Andy Farrell hails honest and squad spirit
With two days to go before what could turn out to be the decider of the British & Irish Lion’s tour...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoGarry Ringrose praised after ‘selfless’ concussion withdrawal from British and Irish Lions squad
Garry Ringrose has been praised for self-reporting the concussion symptoms that have cost him the chance of playing his first Test...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoOwen Farrell named on bench for British and Irish Lions’ second Test against Wallabies
Owen Farrell has been named on the bench for the British and Irish Lions‘ attempt at completing a series victory over...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoGarry Ringrose withdrawn from British and Irish Lions squad due to concussion
Garry Ringrose was a last-minute withdrawal from the British and Irish Lions team to face Australia on Saturday because of concussion,...
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