Asked on the Lions trip to South Africa four years ago what touring qualities galvanised such a group and spurred team unity, Brian O'Driscoll offered a simple explanation.

There were a host of headline dramas as the Lions opened their series against the Wallabies with a dramatic 23-21 win last night in Brisbane.

Eight weeks out from the first Rugby Championship test the Wallabies will already be looming large for the All Blacks.

A series win against the Lions will be a massive fillip for Robbie Deans' coaching longevity with the Wallabies.

Sam Warburton says his Welsh side's string of heart-breaking losses to the Wallabies makes him even more confident the Lions can end their 16-year rugby tour drought in Australia.

The stage has been set for Quade Cooper to showcase his skills in his final Wallabies audition.

As an audition for the Wallaby first five-eighths role in the Lions series, James O'Connor needed to deliver a great deal more.

Former Wallaby Greg Martin has launched an incredible assault on coach Robbie Deans, claiming he is sabotaging Australian rugby.

Controversial Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper's plans to follow his mate Sonny Bill Williams into the boxing ring could be the final straw for the Australia Rugby Union.

Controversial five-eighth Quade Cooper has reportedly quit the Wallabies and the Australian Rugby Union and may pursue a career overseas or in rugby league.