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Owen Farrell opens door to England return after sidestepping social media ‘poison’

Owen Farrell is considering making himself available for England again despite the social media ‘poison’ that contributed to him stepping back from Test rugby last year

The Guardian - UK

Kangaroos captain endorses next green and gold coach

Australia captain Isaah Yeo has backed Kevin Walters' looming appointment as Kangaroos coach, believing someone without club ties is right given the timing.

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Owen Farrell to captain Lions for first time in historic First Nations & Pasifika clash

Andy Farrell names his son as skipper ahead of Jamie George while Blair Kinghorn returns from injury as tourists swing the changes

The Guardian - AU

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Dominant Lions must now deliver a display that can stand the test of time

Andy Farrell’s team faced a limp Australia in the first Test but must turn on the style to earn their place in history

The Guardian - UK

Robert Thomas obituary

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Tuipulotu believes ‘stars have aligned’ for him as Lions arrive in Melbourne

The Scotland centre has the opportunity to seal a series win against Australia by winning the second Test in the city where he was born

The Guardian - UK

Lions call up Gregor Brown as foot problem hits Joe McCarthy’s second Test hopes

The Ireland lock Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the British & Irish Lions’ second Test against the Wallabies because of plantar fasciitis

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England outclass USA in dominant win amid lightning delays in Washington DC

England make light work of the United States in 40-5 victory after Ilona Maher stars as US women beat Fiji 31-24 in rugby union double header

The Guardian - AU

‘The Lions built this club’: watching the first Test at Ballymena RFC, home of Lions legends

The Northern Irish club that produced Willie John McBride and Syd Millar is steeped in the history of the Lions even if it has no players in the 2025 squad

The Guardian - UK

Unfancied Wallabies finish strong against Lions as Jorgensen and Potter glimmer in gold

Tourists dominated early on but Australian public’s reintroduction to union featured a gallant display

The Guardian - AU

Andy Farrell says Lions in ‘a fantastic place’ to clinch Test series with a week to spare

Andy Farrell believes the Lions can push on and clinch the series with a week to spare after their first Test win over Australia

The Guardian - UK

Australia 19-27 British & Irish Lions: first Test player ratings

Joe McCarthy was a revelation alongside Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry for the Lions, while Tom Lynagh had a brave debut for the Wallabies

The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry and Tadhg Beirne double act brings big-game thunder to Lions’ surge

Tadhg Beirne gave an all-action performance which saw him finish as the top tackler, while Tom Curry set the tone with a bone-crunching early tackle

The Guardian - UK

British and Irish Lions overpower Australia in one-sided Test opener

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The Guardian - UK

Lions lay down series marker and ease to victory over Australia in first Test

A Finn Russell-inspired Lions led from start to finish in Brisbane though the Wallabies outscored them in the second half as the tourists won 27-19

The Independent UK

Why hosting the first test in Perth will shake up the Ashes formula

The Perth Stadium hosts its first ever Ashes test match this November and CEO Mike McKenna explains what fans and players alike can expect

The Guardian - UK

Lions desperate for fast start in Test that will set the tone for Australia series

Talk is of a possible clean sweep for tourists but the onus is on Australia to make one or two Lions eat their confident words

AAP

Wallabies' task to surf Sea of Red to relevancy

The Wallabies, who will carry surnames on their jerseys for the first time, can make names for themselves with an underdog British and Irish Lions triumph.

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The Guardian - UK

My message to the Lions: own the experience and convert it into your fuel

The tourists are favourites against Australia, who need everything to go their way if they are to compete in this series

The Guardian - AU

Australian rugby embraces Lions circus but the elephant in the room is what comes next

State of domestic rugby union is at crossroads and the 2037 Lions tour operators may end up having their heads turned

The Guardian - US

Ilona Maher and US rugby seek breakthrough with sell-out DC doubleheader

Social media star will face Fiji on Saturday before the Eagles men play England. As US World Cups loom, it’s a big moment for the global game

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton backs ‘flash’ Finn Russell to produce his best on first Lions start

Assistant coach Johnny Sexton has insisted that Finn Russell is still ‘flash’but believes the playmaker has the temperament to shine on his first Lions start

The Guardian - UK

Lions accused of blocking Pasifika XV star in eligibility row on eve of series

On the eve of the first Test the British & Irish Lions have been accused of running scared, preventing Pete Samu from playing in Tuesday’s tour match

The Guardian - UK

Ellis Genge primed to summon spirit of 2022 as he runs into Australia again

Loosehead prop helped save Eddie Jones’s job in Brisbane three years ago and can make a similar impact for the Lions

The Guardian - UK

Welsh wipeout in Lions squad for first time since 1896 reflects sorry decline

There will not be a Welsh player in the Lions’ match-day squad for the first time since the 19th century

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