Rugby union has slipped off the back pages and into crisis in Australia. The arrival of the British and Irish Lions might have come just in time to save the sport.

The First Test between the Lions and Australia takes place today, Saturday July 19, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 11am BST. That is 8pm local time. It’s back to the 52,500-capacity Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for the Lions, where they beat the Reds 52-12.

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell isn't buying into predictions of a 3-0 series sweep over Australia.

Pete Samu has been prohibited from playing against the British and Irish Lions due to his lack of Super Rugby appearances. The 33-year-old flanker was named in the First Nations and Pasifika XV

Customers who pay by cash at participating Rebel stores can receive one of two specially minted $2 coins in their change from today. A two-coin collector set is also available for purchase.

Australia’s men’s rugby team, better known as the Wallabies, (brand value up 69% to USD101 million, AUD149 million) has experienced an impressive 69% increase in brand value since the last…

Australia boss Joe Schmidt confirmed key men Will Skelton and Rob Valetini will be available for the second Test after sitting out the Brisbane opener with calf injuries.

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia's National Rugby League is set to expand its sporting footprint more than 3,000 kilometers (1,860 miles) west of Sydney a year ahead of going a similar distance in another…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Australia’s National Rugby League decided to try to expand its reach to the United States, it used a distinctly American sport as a model.

Australia’s National Rugby League is set to expand its sporting footprint more than 3,000 kilometers (1,860 miles) west from Sydney a year ahead of going a similar distance in another direction ...

The British and Irish Lions got the test series against the Wallabies off to a perfect start as they didn’t need to get out of second gear in their 27-19 win in Brisbane. The Lions set the pace early as Tadhg Beirne won a penalty after less than 30 seconds which Finn Russell knocked over