Cooper overlooked for Australia
Code-hopper Israel Folau was one of three uncapped players named in Australia's preliminary 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions, with in-form Reds playmaker Quade Cooper the most notable omission.
Code-hopper Israel Folau was one of three uncapped players named in Australia's preliminary 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions, with in-form Reds playmaker Quade Cooper the most notable omission.
Australia captain James Horwill has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union and Queensland Reds in a deal which will take him through to the 2015 World Cup.
Australia's Brett Rumford claimed his second win in eight days on the European Tour with victory in the Volvo China Open.
Leigh Halfpenny is determined to make his mark for the Lions in Australia, and erase the memory of the injury woes which blighted his tour of South Africa four years ago.
Australia's Brett Rumford will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Volvo China Open as he chases back-to-back wins on the European Tour.
Ireland hooker Rory Best has revealed his dismay at not being selected for this summer's Lions tour of Australia to the Belfast Telegraph.
Australia's Brett Rumford remains in contention for back-to-back victories on the European Tour despite a late surge from Finland's Mikko Ilonen at the Volvo China Open.
Australia winger Digby Ioane is to leave the Queensland Reds and move to a French club at the end of the Super Rugby season.
The Lions have erred at out-half, must watch out for Australia's scrum and cannot win by throwing the ball around, writes Bernard Jackman.
Australia coach Robbie Deans anticipates a gladiatorial contest against the British and Irish Lions in the summer - but he dismissed suggestions the tourists are just "slabs of red meat".
Up to 11 Irish players could be named when Warren Gatland reveals his 38-man Lions squad to tour Australia at 11am this morning.
Nine Ireland players have been selected in the British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia with Rory Best the most high-profile Irish name to miss out.
Jonny Wilkinson ruled himself out of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia but could yet feature as an injury replacement, coach Warren Gatland said on Tuesday.
Australia's Brett Rumford today made the most of a massive reprieve to win his fourth European Tour title in the Ballantine's Championship in South Korea.
Former Wales flyhalf Neil Jenkins has been appointed assistant coach for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in June and July, a team announcement revealed.
Ladbrokes has suspended betting on who will captain the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer.
Australia is in mourning after the unexpected announcement that Black Caviar is to be retired
James O'Connor has set his sights on claiming the fly-half jersey when Australia take on the Lions this summer.
Ireland are set to play both Samoa and Australia on Saturday evenings in the 2013 autumn internationals at Aviva Stadium, with their clash with New Zealand set for Sunday afternoon.
All the action from the final day at Augusta National as Australia's Adam Scott won the 2013 Masters.