World Rugby says it backs officials over final-play decision in Lions win but fails to say if call correct
CEO Alan Gilpin disappointed with some of the post-Second Test comments from Australia coach Joe Schmidt
News, features, and analysis on former Ireland rugby union head coach and current Australia head coach Joe Schmidt
CEO Alan Gilpin disappointed with some of the post-Second Test comments from Australia coach Joe Schmidt
Former players who predicted Wallabies would be walloped should have shown Joe Schmidt more respect
No consistency in refereeing between the two hemispheres is causing problems
Australian media take up the case as Lions celebrate late into the night in Melbourne
Andy Farrell believes Welsh flanker executed ‘a brilliant clearout’ on Carlo Tizzano
Lions clinch series after coming back from 18 points down in second Test
New Zealand-born Queensland resident, who also had a stint with Leinster, believes the Wallabies will be better in their second Test
Side face a difficult second Test in Melbourne after eight-point victory over Australia a week ago
The Australia coach has beefed up the pack following their defeat in the first Test, and they’re not going to roll over without a fight
Stance on Pete Samu and unwillingness to give back to host nation makes touring party unpopular with locals
Rob Valetini also added for muscle in boost to Wallabies
Andy Farrell’s team are in a strong position going into the second Test but victory cannot be taken for granted
Victory in first Test leaves Andy Farrell’s men well positioned to push on for series whitewash
Over 90,000 expected at the MCG for a second Test in a city that has seen the Wallabies bounce back in the past
Team selection vindicated with Lions’ 27-19 win over the Wallabies in Brisbane
Dan Sheehan scored a second-half try that put the game beyond Australia
Joe Schmidt’s side clawed back two tries in the final quarter at Suncorp Stadium
Australia must make a fight of it against the Lions to recover lost respect
Maro Itoje admits decision to put Bundee Aki on the tour fines committee could backfire
The Wallabies’ head coach is all about executing the tiny details, and one tweak will be enough to tear the Lions apart at the seams
Lions look to mercurial Scot to provide inspiration
Riches generated by tour could be offset by crushing blow to Australian rugby if Wallabies fail to put up a fight
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
Lions Tour: Schmidt backs Tom Lynagh to deliver at outhalf in front of his home crowd
Andy Farrell’s Lions finally get their three-Test series against the Wallabies under way on Saturday
Son of Michael Lynagh will make full international debut in Brisbane Test in place of injured Noal Lolesion
While working with New Zealand, Schmidt exposed some Irish flaws at the Rugby World Cup
Everything that’s happened up to now – Australia’s narrow win over Fiji, Lions’ loss to Argentina – fades into the background as Test series begins
Make-up of the backrow appears to be the most difficult puzzle to crack, especially at openside
The Ireland number eight shares his thoughts on the Lions tour so far, Joe Schmidt and Australia’s ‘unbelievable side’
Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks
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