Wallabies
# wallabies - Yesterday’s News
Lions have edge over Australia if they can bond quickly – Ieuan Evans
The former Wales and Lions winger believes a squad mentality is the most important aspect
‘Lions Are Just Big Pussies’ t-shirts going down a storm in Australia
The last time a country made such bold claims was in 1997 and we all know what happened next…
Digby Ioane knee op forces Wallabies rethink on wing
The break-dancer is broken.
No doubt about it now as Chris Robshaw revealed as 1st Lions stand-by
Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree said Craig Gilroy and Donnacha Ryan had both been close to selection.
# wallabies - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
O’Connell calling for greater effort to unite young Lions
The lock has had no trouble gelling with new captain, Sam Warburton. And he joined his room-mate in demanding improved morale.
Gatland yet to speak to O’Driscoll after Schmidt gives him wrong phone number
The Lions coach revealed that Leinster chief Joe Schmidt short-changed him on the centre’s phone number.
# wallabies - Monday 20 May, 2013
Captain Warburton happy to stand back as ‘leader’ O’Connell guides Lions teammates
The Welshman is hoping to rediscover the form that led his country to a World Cup semi-final and Grand Slam.
All work, no play and Jonny Wilkinson raises tension as Lions land in Ireland
As Sam Warburton called for a bit more craic in the squad, Warren Gatland cut a frustrated figure discussing a potential 38th man.
Pssst! Just between us, The Lions are in town
Check out the rims that Warren G and the boys brought over.
# wallabies - Sunday 19 May, 2013
Lions coming to Australia to strangle the creative Wallaby spirit: Bob Dwyer
The World Cup-winning coach believes current boss Robbie Deans should have selected Quade Cooper in his 25-man squad.
Quade Cooper left out of Australia squad for Lions Tour
Inspirational and abrasive flanker George Smith will miss the tour after a knee ligament injury.
# wallabies - Monday 13 May, 2013
Troubled Wallaby Beale to stand down indefinitely, miss Lions tests
Amid reports of alcohol-related issues, the ARU said Beale, would enter a private health facility to undertake counselling.
# wallabies - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Lions worry for Australia’s James O’Connor after shoulder injury
The 22-year-old will be out of action until the end of the month after receiving a blow against Auckland Blues.
# wallabies - Saturday 11 May, 2013
‘If Brian can retain enough spark then Roberts could be astonishing again’
Sky Sports pundits Paul Wallace and Stuart Barnes have backed the duo to flummox the Aussies this summer.
# wallabies - Thursday 9 May, 2013
The Aussies’ ‘Living With A Lion’ spoof will make you want to beat them even more
Poor effort, Australia.
# wallabies - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Fair dinkum: O’Driscoll and O’Connell are Lions the Aussies fear most
Lee Grant from Green and Gold Rugby also has his Australian eyes on a couple of physical Welshmen.
8 reasons Donncha O’Callaghan needs to be on the Lions Tour
The Munster lock will be a much-missed character, not to mention a handy lock, Down Under.
# wallabies - Saturday 4 May, 2013
9 Irish Lions off to Australia but only Sexton and Healy guaranteed starters
Brian O’Driscoll, Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien have good chances but the other Irishmen may be dirt-trackers.
# wallabies - Thursday 2 May, 2013
‘It’s going to take a long time to get completely over it’ – Rory Best on Lions
To make matters worse, the hooker’s prize cows have been struck down with TB.
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans gets his Lions digs in early
The Kiwi expects nothing new from Warren Gatland’s men, all the way down to putting pressure on referees.
# wallabies - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Lions winger Maitland looking forward to beating cousin Quade Cooper
Ever since he lost a race against his older cousin, 19 years ago, the Scottish winger has been plotting revenge.
Tommy Bowe goes all ‘Uncle Rico’ in meat-throwing Lions party
The Ulster winger paid tribute to Napolean Dynamite after learning of his selection to Warren Gatland’s squad.
7 of the best, worst and most bewildering Lions squad decisions
Selecting Sam Warburton is a smart move but where are Best, Robshaw and Visser?
‘The lads had me on their shoulders, on a King’s Chair, in Copenhagen Airport’
Former Munster and Ireland flanker David Wallace tells us all about the nerves around Lions selection day.
10 great products to make more of your garden
Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
O’Mahony was Ireland’s best 6 Nations player but he won’t be a Lion
The former England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott also has some bad news for England captain Chris Robshaw.
# wallabies - Monday 29 April, 2013
Lions legend ‘Geech’ wants Paul O’Connell to travel to Oz
The former Scotland player and coach has been involved on seven Lions tours.
Open Thread: Who would you pick in the back 3 for the Lions?
Who’s your favourite speedster?
# wallabies - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Opinion: Supreme Sexton books a window seat for Lions Tour
It was another good weekend for Tommy Bowe but Brian O’Driscoll has some direct competition from a flying Welshman.
# wallabies - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Open thread: Who do you want as your Lions second row?
The lock situation was looking bleak for Warren Gatland until two stalwarts returned to stake a claim.
# wallabies - Friday 19 April, 2013
Jason Robinson: Exceptional Kearney should start as Lions fullback
There is still hope for Wales’ Leigh Halfpenny though.
# wallabies - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Aussies want 1 of these 3 men to captain them against the Lions
We’ll give you a hint, it is not Radike Samo.
Open thread: Who would you pick as the Lions front row?
Irish supporters will expect to hear Cian Healy’s name announced on 30 April. Everything after that is wishful thinking.
# wallabies - Friday 12 April, 2013
‘No doubt about it, Paul O’Connell is going on the Lions Tour’ – Shane Byrne
The former Ireland and Lions hooker believes the touring squad will be dominated by Welshmen.
# wallabies - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Aussie fans flood in votes for O’Driscoll as Lions captain-elect
Current Irish captain Jamie Heaslip, meanwhile, polled at just 1%.
# wallabies - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Gatland gives Lions hope to Paul O’Connell and Tommy Bowe
Players coming back from injuries are still in the selection mix for the tour to Australia.
# wallabies - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale steps away from rugby ‘indefinitely’ after brawl
The Australia fullback is not preparing ideally for the arrival of the British and Irish Lions.
# wallabies - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
5 Irish players make it onto the Wallabies’ Lions Team of the Week
Luke Marshall and Brian O’Driscoll in the centre? We like those apples.
# wallabies - Saturday 9 February, 2013
Victorious Quade Cooper wants to return to boxing this year
“I had so much fun, I can’t explain the feeling. It was such a buzz.”
# wallabies - Friday 8 February, 2013
Wallabies star Quade Cooper delivers 1st round K.O on boxing debut
Watch out Jonny Sexton.
# wallabies - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Lions team of the week, according to the official Wallabies website
Ireland and England dominate the projected starting XV for the First Test against Australia.




























































