Australia

A convincing victory, putting down markers, injury woe and Lions team news for Reds encounter

Andy Farrell makes 14 changes for clash with Queensland Reds as the British and Irish Lions look to build on opening tour win.
30 June 2025

Pollock handed first Lions start as Andy Farrell names team for tour opener

Henry Pollock will make his first British & Irish Lions start this Saturday, as the 20-year-old is named at number eight against Western Force.
26 June 2025

Wallabies release Faessler and Paisami amid Lions tour pressure

The British & Irish Lions have successfully pushed for more Australian players to be released for their tour matches, with Wallabies squad members Matt Faessler and Hunter Paisami set to play for Queensland Reds.
25 June 2025

Joe Schmidt responds as Lions warn Australia on player release

Joe Schmidt rebuts Lions’ player release demand, says ‘dirt-trackers’ will play mid-week tour games.
24 June 2025

Tom Curry calls for tough conversations after Lions loss

Tom Curry urges accountability and urgency after Lions' 28-24 defeat to Argentina in Dublin.
23 June 2025

Lions warn Australia over Wallabies' player release

Lions CEO Ben Calveley warns Australia of breach if top Wallabies not released for tour matches.
23 June 2025

The Lions work-ons that can be ironed out in Australia

The Lions have touched down in Perth ahead of their first tour match against Western Force but following Argentina defeat, there is a collective desire to improve Down Under.
23 June 2025

Beirne ready to embrace 'Real Lions Experience' in 2025

Tadhg Beirne relishes full Lions tour experience after 2021’s empty stadiums, urges squad to adapt fast.
19 June 2025

Schmidt backs youth as O'Connor misses out on Wallabies squad

Joe Schmidt drops James O’Connor, opting for younger fly-halves ahead of Fiji Test and Lions series preparations.
19 June 2025

Jack Van Poortvliet joins Lions squad as cover

Jack van Poortvliet added to British & Irish Lions squad as injury cover for Jamison Gibson-Park.
17 June 2025

Lions call up Bealham after Fagerson blow

Scotland's Zander Fagerson has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions' tour to Australia with a calf injury and replaced by Ireland's Finlay Bealham.
9 June 2025

Golden Point Extra Time proposed for Lions series

Rugby Australia suggests 'golden point' to avoid drawn Lions series.
27 May 2025

Jo Yapp to step down as Wallaroos coach post-World Cup

Jo Yapp to leave Wallaroos after 2025 World Cup, citing family reasons.
26 May 2025

Lack of Lions experience won’t faze Andy Farrell’s squad as ‘talent in the room’ makes for exciting tour

For 26 of Farrell’s 38-man squad, heading to Australia will be their first experience of the Lions but the freshness and options should create a buzz down under.
9 May 2025

Maro Itoje poised to lead Lions in 2025 Australia tour

England lock Maro Itoje is widely expected to be confirmed as the captain of the British & Irish Lions for the highly anticipated 2025 tour of Australia.
7 May 2025

Eddie Jones regrets 'Worst Ever' Press Conference meltdown

Eddie Jones admits losing control during his explosive pre-World Cup press conference, calling it his worst ever.
2 May 2025

Historic referee appointments for Lions 2025 Test series

Referees from Italy and Georgia set to make Lions Test match debuts in historic 2025 series.
1 May 2025

Kurtley Beale returns to Wallabies after injury and near retirement

Kurtley Beale rejoins Wallabies after recovering from an Achilles injury and nearly retiring from rugby.
1 May 2025

Les Kiss set to be appointed as Wallabies head coach

Les Kiss to lead Wallabies through 2027 Rugby World Cup, bringing stability after Joe Schmidt's departure.
29 April 2025

Max Jorgensen's ankle surgery ends Waratahs season

Waratahs fullback Max Jorgensen out for season after ankle surgery; Lions series in doubt.
31 March 2025