Veteran Wallabies halfback Nic White says it’s the “right time” for him to retire from Test rugby.
Former star rants over Lions controversy, says Wallaby ‘should have been red carded’— UK View
A former Lions player has passionately taken aim at the controversy surrounding Australia’s last-gasp defeat, saying Wallabies player Carlo Tizzano is the one who should have been red carded for diving.
Australia 26-29 British & Irish Lions: second Test player ratings
Tom Curry’s recovery tackling was crucial while Will Skelton demonstrated what Australia missed in first Test
Tom Wright A performance of swaggering confidence featuring a try, dynamic running to set up attacks and a punishing 50:22. Set the tone for his side from the back. 8
Continue reading...‘Got it wrong’: Wallabies heartbreak as controversial call denies Australia against Lions
The Wallabies have been denied an upset win over the British and Irish Lions in heartbreaking and controversial fashion after the visitors scored a last-gasp try to claim a thrilling 29-26 victory.
Australia 26-29 British & Irish Lions: second Test – as it happened
A gripping second test and series was won by the last play of the match in Melbourne
The officials for this match:
Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)
Assistant Referees: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) & Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand)
Television Match Official (TMO): Eric Gauzins (France
Continue reading...Wallabies announce three changes for second Lions Test with superstar’s return confirmed
The Wallabies have made three changes to its starting side for the second Test against the British & Irish Lions at the MCG, with flanker Rob Valetini returning from injury.
‘Why would any player want to end the game?’ Wallabies winger rubbishes ‘ridiculous’ claim
Wallabies winger Harry Potter rubbished suggestions Wednesday that Australia have a “losing mentality”, but admitted they must be better in the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Scratchy Lions narrowly avoid all-time upset as spirited First Nations and Pasifika XV defies the odds
An inconsistent British and Irish Lions have survived a ferocious battle to stretch their unbeaten streak to seven with a nervy 24-19 takedown of an aggressive First Nations and Pasifika XV.
‘It’s not like rugby league’: How Wallabies can ignite ‘freak’ Suaalii
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau says it’s up to him to provide the platform for prized recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to terrorise the British and Irish Lions at the MCG on Saturday night.
The Breakdown | If Lions complete Australia rout, clamour for tour of France will grow
It may open the Lions to accusations of parochialism, but there is a compelling case for staying in Europe
It may be too early to start asking existential questions about the British & Irish Lions but, sitting in Melbourne’s Southbank, slap bang in the middle of Aussie rules territory, where union makes barely a ripple, you begin to wonder. The sea of red will roll in at the weekend but, for now, Melbourne is pretty much oblivious. “Some kind of carnival on I think,” was one taxi driver’s assessment.
None of this is to criticise Australia. It is a wonderful country, sports mad and as the loosehead prop James Slipper says of the locals: “They’re still Australian, so they’ll be there. I know they’ll be there. It’s one thing about this country, regardless of the sport, they’ll get behind the national colours.”
Continue reading...‘The game was over’: Wallabies veteran hits back at World Cup hero’s ‘losing mentality’ gibe
Australian veteran James Slipper has hit back at suggestions the Wallabies had a “losing mentality” during last week’s British & Irish Lions series opener loss in Brisbane.
James Slipper urges Wallabies to ignore ‘losing mentality’ jibe with Lions series on the line
Veteran calls for history to repeat after being part of fightback in 2013
Australia boosted by return of Rob Valetini and Will Skelton from injury
Steely Wallabies veteran James Slipper is urging his battered troops to block out the “noise” as they look to stop the Lions juggernaut in their do-or-die second Test in Melbourne.
The series is on the line at the MCG on Saturday night with Slipper offering a unique perspective in the current Australian line-up as the only player to have taken part in two series.
Continue reading...‘Toothless’ and ‘un-Australian’: How captain’s damning final act exposed Wallabies — UK View
The British media has ripped into the “toothless” and “un-Australian” Wallabies following Saturday’s loss to the Lions in the series opener in Brisbane.
‘Gives you some belief’: Wallabies coach praises late fightback … but calls for improvement
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt said he was proud of the fight his side showed against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, but called on them to improve for the second Test next week.
Lions down brave Wallabies in first Test as contentious Suaalii decision proves costly
A relentless British and Irish Lions were ferocious in attack and solid in defence to edge a dogged Australia and win a bruising first Test 27-19 in Brisbane on Saturday, with skipper Maro Itoje “delighted”.