It was a game of two halves but is that due cause for Australian optimism or the sugarcoating of yet another Wallabies performance that otherwise reflects their world ranking? Joe Schmidt sees it through the former lens,

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits his side was off the pace in its 27-19 loss to the British and Irish Lions, but expressed pride in the Australians' refusal to give up.

Australia coach Joe Schmidt conceded that the British & Irish Lions deserved to win the first test on Saturday but thought the Wallabies fightback in the final quarter proved they were developing.

The Wallabies are $4.40 outsiders to defeat the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane. There are very good reasons why Australia are at such long odds -- but also some shreds of hope for Australians to cling to.

Coach Andy Farrell has cautioned the British and Irish Lions to be wary of a wounded Wallabies side in the second Test, and demanded they improve thei

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says his young side must hit the ground running in the second Test to have any chance of keeping the British and Irish Lions series alive.

The British and Irish Lions have their "big game players" step up in a big way in Brisbane, but Andy Farrell knows to be wary of the wounded Wallabies at the MCG.

Sione Tuipulotu admits he wasn’t good enough to warrant selection in Australia when the Junior Wallabies midfielder left Melbourne almost six years ago,

Wallabies icon Toutai Kefu has called on Australia's forwards to bring fire and fury in the series-opener against the British & Irish Lions and defy the doomsayers tipping a 3-0 whitewash for the hosts.

Tom Lynagh will start at flyhalf for Australia against the Lions on Saturday, 36 years after his father, Michael, faced the combined British and Irish rugby team.

The British & Irish Lions’ First Test against Australia threatened to boil over in a moment that left two stars covered in blood. The Lions enjoyed a brilliant first half to their opening Test