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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 - UK · Jul 18, 2025

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 - AU · Jul 18, 2025

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 - US · Jul 18, 2025

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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 · Jul 18, 2025

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 · Jul 18, 2025

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 · Jul 17, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

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Wallabies call on Nick Champion de Crespigny for surprise debut in Lions opener

Injuries to Rob Valetini and Langi Gleeson make way for 29-year-old flanker, while No 8 Harry Wilson retains captaincy

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025

‘Make it happen when it matters’ – Andy Farrell urges Lions to embrace pressure

Andy Farrell named a powerful side for the first Test against Australia with Tom Curry starting alongside Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan in back row

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

The Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation

Maro Itoje’s unstoppable rise to the very top of his sport brings both pride and idolisation from the British-Nigerian community

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025

‘We’re not here to pay homage’: Lion turned Australia coach Geoff Parling on how hosts can stun tourists

There’s no room for sentiment as Wallabies assistant bids to leave country on a high before his move to Leicester Tigers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025

Owen Farrell expected to be left out of Lions squad for first Wallabies Test

Andy Farrell is likely to opt for Marcus Smith over his son, while Tom Curry is expected to feature in the back row

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025

Future British & Irish Lions tour of France on the agenda at Melbourne summit

Abdel Benazzi, vice-president of the French rugby federation, said supporters and players would buy in to repeat of the 1989 France v Lions fixture

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025

‘The bigger the better’: Wallabies’ hopes against Lions rest on broadest shoulders

Australia’s slim path to victory in the Test series against the Lions relies on power and punch at the back of their forward pack

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025

Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost

Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025

Lions face new injury blow with Mack Hansen expected to miss first Australia Test

Wing in doubt after missing training due to a foot issue while coach Andy Farrell has privately picked side to face the Wallabies on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025

Australia’s Suaalii learns from Origin pain before resuming hostilities against Lions

Wallabies star plays down the Tuipulotu feud and plans to avoid the mistake that led to him being sent off in his State of Origin debut

AAP · Jul 14, 2025

Farnworth wants to be Lion king for Dolphins

England and Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth could have pursued a rugby union career but now he'll provide a tasty entree to the rugby union Test in Brisbane.

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025

Lions reject ‘Geography Six’ comparisons after more squad additions before Wallabies Test

Scotland’s Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham receive call ups to lift the number of British & Irish Lions on tour to 44

AAP · Jul 14, 2025

Daley takes 'full accountability' for NSW's series loss

Coach Laurie Daley says he must shoulder the blame for NSW's State of Origin series loss as he ponders what went wrong for the Blues in game three.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025

Andy Farrell is warned not to count Australia out as Lions focus on first Test

The former New Zealand coach Ian Foster has warned Andy Farrell not to take Joe Schmidt’s underdogs lightly with his selection for the first Test

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025

Jamie George called up as Lions lose Cowan-Dickie and Ringrose for first Australia Test

Andy Farrell is facing fresh selection problems with Garry Ringrose and Luke Cowan-Dickie out of the Lions’ first Test against the Wallabies

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2025

British & Irish Lions 48 AUNZ XV 0: Huw Jones lights up victory

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025

Lions’ flying Scotsmen see off Invitational XV but Cowan-Dickie head injury another blow

Duhan van der Merwe scored a hat-trick as the Lions ran in eight tries in their final match before the first Test against Australia

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025

AUNZ Invitational XV 0-48 British & Irish Lions: rugby union – as it happened

Van der Merwe bags a hat-trick as the Lions score eight tries across their best performance in Australia

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