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British and Irish Lions

Lengthy 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia announced

The British and Irish Lions will embark on an eight-match tour of Australia in 2025, including a fixture at the 100 000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Michael Cheika

Argentina coach Michael Cheika hails landmark victory

A last-minute try from Argentina saw the Los Pumas earn a rare victory on Australian soil in their Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.

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Late try gives Argentina away victory over Australia in Rugby Championship clash

Argentina claimed victory in their Rugby Championship clash against Australia when they sealed a hard-fought 34-31 win in Sydney on Saturday.

Wallabies

Wallabies pick four debutants to face Springboks in Rugby Championship opener

Tom Hooper will make his debut at flank for the Wallabies against the Boks on Saturday, while head coach Eddie Jones has picked another three debutants on the bench.

Duane Vermeulen

Duane Vermeulen to lead Boks against Wallabies, Jean Kleyn set for debut

Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time when they take to the field for their Rugby Championship opener against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Allan Alaalatoa

Wallabies bracing for 'big challenge' regardless of who Boks pick

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa knows it won't be easy against the Springboks on Saturday, regardless of who they select to start their Rugby Championship opener at Loftus Versfeld.