‘Cricket was a crime’:Beating odds nothing new for India’s follow-on hero Akash Deep

‘Cricket was a crime’:Beating odds nothing new for India’s follow-on hero Akash Deep

Growing up in one of India’s poorest regions,parents told their kids to study and not hang around with Akash Deep because he was a bad influence. Deep dreamed of becoming a professional cricketer instead.

  • byJonathan Drennan

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Tail-end heroics from India leave Australia unlikely to snatch victory at Gabba

Tail-end heroics from India leave Australia unlikely to snatch victory at Gabba

Bad light and rain caused disruptions on day four and Australia suffered a massive injury blow,while India’s tail put in a heroic effort to avoid the follow on at the Gabba.

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Australia v India third Test LIVE updates:Australia take charge on day three

Australia v India third Test LIVE updates:Australia take charge on day three

Australia posted an impressive 405 on day two at the Gabba with Travis Head and Steve Smith bringing up a ton. Can they make an impact with the ball on day three? Follow the action:

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‘People putting us down’:Valetini’s mission to change the Wallabies story

‘People putting us down’:Valetini’s mission to change the Wallabies story

Rob Valetini finished his 2024 with a strong performance in Dublin,but the breakaway believes there is far more to come from the Wallabies.

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Wallabies lose to Ireland in Dublin in brave performance that promises hope for Lions
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Wallabies lose to Ireland in Dublin in brave performance that promises hope for Lions

The Wallabies have been beaten 22-19 against Ireland in a performance that sets up the British and Irish Lions tour perfectly.

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‘Genuine love for the man’:Apprentice lauds master ahead of Lions showdown

‘Genuine love for the man’:Apprentice lauds master ahead of Lions showdown

In the Wallabies’ final Test of the year against Ireland,the coaches who’ll meet again in British and Irish Lions series in Australia square off.

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Suaalii fit to face Ireland and Edmed set for Wallabies debut

Suaalii fit to face Ireland and Edmed set for Wallabies debut

Joe Schmidt has called upon his frontline trio Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii,Fraser McReight and Taniela Tupou and gives Waratahs’ playmaker Tane Edmed his debut for Ireland Test.

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‘Too much detail,too much tension’:The bitter ending to Schmidt’s Ireland story

‘Too much detail,too much tension’:The bitter ending to Schmidt’s Ireland story

Joe Schmidt took Ireland to the top of world rugby,but his coaching style caused a split within the squad. He returns to Dublin with a Wallabies side desperate to finish the spring tour on a high.

  • byJonathan Drennan
Australia’s part in creating the Irish rugby monster

Australia’s part in creating the Irish rugby monster

Two men who helped set the platform for Ireland’s rise as a rugby powerhouse are back in familiar surrounds.

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‘Oh god. That’s me’:Gordon out to erase dark Dublin memory

‘Oh god. That’s me’:Gordon out to erase dark Dublin memory

Two years ago,on their last visit to Dublin,the Wallabies came within metres of upsetting Ireland. They return as a vastly different team.

  • byJonathan Drennan
The Wallabies’ clash with Ireland is still crucial. Here’s why

The Wallabies’ clash with Ireland is still crucial. Here’s why

The prospect of a grand slam-winning tour may be over,but there is plenty on the line for Australia in Dublin.

  • byJonathan Drennan