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The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in rugby union. The national team is nicknamed the Wallabies.  Australia is one of the top rugby sides in the world and have won the Rugby World Cup two times (1991 and 1999) as well as appearing in the 2003 RWC final.

  • Tuesday, 4. June, 2013

    O’Connor expects Lions onslaught

    Wallaby utility back James O’Connor expects to be targeted by the British and Irish Lions in the upcoming three-Test series.

  • Tuesday, 4. June, 2013

    Genia key to taming Lions

    Former Wallaby scrumhalf and captain Nick Farr-Jones believes that the contest between the No.9's could be the difference during this upcoming British and Irish Lions series.

  • Tuesday, 4. June, 2013
    Lynagh fears Lions mauling

    Lynagh fears Lions mauling

    Michael Lynagh admits he is growing "a little bit worried" over Australia's prospects in the forthcoming series against the Lions.

  • Tuesday, 4. June, 2013

    Preview: Western Force v B&I Lions

    Now the tour starts for real. rugby365 takes a look at the first match Down Under, as the B&I Lions finally set foot on Australian soil.

  • Tuesday, 4. June, 2013
    Farr-Jones: Genia is crucial

    Farr-Jones: Genia is crucial

    Former Australia captain Nick Farr-Jones says their hopes of a series success over the Lions rest on Will Genia.

  • Tuesday, 4. June, 2013

    Beale 'buzzing' back in Wallaby fold

    Troubled Wallaby star Kurtley Beale is thriving on his return to the Australian camp as he battles back from alcohol-related issues.

  • Tuesday, 4. June, 2013

    Force line up Wallabies against Lions

    The Western Force has included six Test players for their historic tour match against the British & Irish Lions on Wednesday.

  • Monday, 3. June, 2013

    O'Driscoll seeks ruthless Lions

    Brian O'Driscoll has urged the British and Irish Lions to be ruthless in pursuit of their first series win in 16 years over the next month.

  • Monday, 3. June, 2013

    Timani's Lions heartbreak

    Wallabies and Waratahs lock Sitaleki Timani has been ruled out of the series against the British and Irish Lions after he broke his right thumb against the Crusaders.

  • Monday, 3. June, 2013
    Timani out of Wallabies squad

    Timani out of Wallabies squad

    Australia lock Sitaleki Timani has been ruled out of the three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions.

  • Monday, 3. June, 2013

    Deans: Beale has 'turned the corner'

    Wallaby coach Robbie Deans says troubled star Kurtley Beale has "turned the corner" in overcoming his personal issues.

  • Monday, 3. June, 2013

    McKenzie: Cooper can tame Lions

    Reds coach Ewen McKenzie said Quade Cooper could make the difference for Australia against the British and Irish Lions.

  • Monday, 3. June, 2013

    O'Driscoll lead Lions against Force

    Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll will captain the B&I Lions in their first tour game in Australia, against Western Force in Perth on Wednesday.

  • Sunday, 2. June, 2013

    Folau takes a different path

    Israel Folau's path to a once-in-a-dozen years series against the British and Irish Lions has been, perhaps best described simply as different.

  • Sunday, 2. June, 2013

    Cooper is still in the running

    Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said he hasn't ruled flyhalf Quade Cooper out of his squad to face the British and Irish Lions.