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Absorbing Lions tour of Australia shows why best-of-three Test format works

Touring party enjoy themselves on and off the field, and despite series win the ebb and flow can continue to the end

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025

Calls for more respect for referees after Wallabies’ uproar in second Lions Test

World Rugby has called for greater respect to be shown towards match officials following the furore over the pivotal late call in the second Test

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025

A 12-hour rail odyssey from Melbourne to Sydney is the essence of a Lions tour

Interstate train journey offered the chance to spot kangaroos, the rocky landscape and even a World Cup-winning Wallaby

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2025

Finn Russell revels in late Lions drama after capping his finest season

Ever the entertainer, the Lions fly-half feels the last-gasp nature of their triumph only ‘makes it more satisfying’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025

Australian officials demand explanation over Lions’ last-gasp controversial try

Australian rugby officials want an explanation of the decision to award the British & Irish Lions a last-gasp series-clinching try against the Wallabies at the MCG

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025

‘Jac’s changed the game’: a view from second Lions Test with Cwmtwrch RFC

Amateur club where Wales captain Morgan learned his rugby as a youngster has plenty of other tall tales from tours past

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025

No funeral: for the Wallabies and rugby in Australia this was a new beginning

By taking the fight to the team many consider the world’s best, a fearless young side again resembled the side once proudly Australia’s favourite

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025

‘Completely wrong’: Australia anger at officials over Keenan’s winning Lions try

The Wallabies head coach, Joe Schmidt, said Jac Morgan’s tackle did not ‘live up to’ World Rugby’s push for player safety

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025

Australia 26-29 British & Irish Lions: second Test player ratings

Tom Curry’s recovery tackling was crucial while Will Skelton demonstrated what Australia missed in first Test

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025

‘Cool, calm and collected’: Maro Itoje earns place in pantheon of Lions greats

Captain deserves enormous credit for leading his side back into the contest after Australia raced into early lead

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025