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The Wallabies are welcoming the return of a pair of big bodies for tonight's second test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne

26 July 2025

The Wallabies are welcoming the return of a pair of big bodies for tonight's second test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne

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Co-captain Ruahei Demant's outlining the Black Ferns plan for the lead-in to the Rugby World Cup starting next month
	26 Jul: Co-captain Ruahei Demant's outlining the Black Ferns plan for the lead-in to the Rugby World Cup starting next month... more

Katelyn Vaha'akolo is touting the quality of the Black Ferns outside backs after getting named in the 33-strong Rugby World Cup squad
	26 Jul: Katelyn Vaha'akolo is touting the quality of the Black Ferns outside backs after getting named in the 33-strong Rugby World Cup squad... more

Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant is promising they'll peak at the right time in their Rugby World Cup title defence
	26 Jul: Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant is promising they'll peak at the right time in their Rugby World Cup title defence... more

A boost for the All Blacks depth at lock as coach Scott Robertson prepares for the Rugby Championship starting next month
	25 Jul: A boost for the All Blacks depth at lock as coach Scott Robertson prepares for the Rugby Championship starting next month... more

Warriors second-rower Shakira Baker is grateful for how coach Ron Griffiths is helping her adjust to rugby league
	24 Jul: Warriors second-rower Shakira Baker is grateful for how coach Ron Griffiths is helping her adjust to rugby league... more

Fletcher Newell is the latest All Black to secure his future - the 25-year-old Crusaders prop has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of the 2028 season
	24 Jul: Fletcher Newell is the latest All Black to secure his future - the 25-year-old Crusaders prop has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of the 2028 season... more

A heads down and get on with it approach from the Black Sticks men after not being able to claim the spot they earned in hockey's global Pro League
	23 Jul: A heads down and get on with it approach from the Black Sticks men after not being able to claim the spot they earned in hockey's global Pro League... more

Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell is the latest All Black to secure their future
	23 Jul: Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell is the latest All Black to secure their future... more

Netball New Zealand's copped a grilling from one of their own after their update on Silver Ferns eligibility rules for overseas-based players
	23 Jul: Netball New Zealand's copped a grilling from one of their own after their update on Silver Ferns eligibility rules for overseas-based players... more

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