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British and Irish Lions team vs Waratahs: Blair Kinghorn and Hugo Keenan set for debuts in Sydney

Ben White to also make first Lions appearance off bench as captaincy handed to Tadhg Beirne

Evening Standard

Lions’ first-choice half-backs will unite for first time against Queensland

The scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park will start the Lions’ game against Queensland and says his half-back partner, Finn Russell, is ‘a hugely impressive player’

The Guardian - UK

British and Irish Lions team vs Queensland Reds: Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan start midweek clash

James Ryan also fit after injury as Andy Farrell makes 14 changes from seven-try demolition of Western Force in tour opener

Evening Standard

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Joe McCarthy enjoying friendship with ‘good fella’ Henry Pollock

The Irishman has struck up a bond with his fellow forward on the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia.

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions hammer Western Force but Tomos Williams suffers injury

Williams was among the Lions’ star performers at Optus Stadium but his match was over when he injured his left hamstring in the 47th minute.

The National (Scotland)

Lions 54-7 Western Force: Big win in Perth to kick off 2025 tour

A possible injury to Tomos Williams will leave Andy Farrell concerned

Evening Standard

Tomos Williams injury mars rampant Lions thrashing of Western Force

Western Force 7-54 Lions: Welsh scrum-half Williams impressed in a much-improved Lions performance from the Argentina defeat, but then suffered a cruel blow

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Expect Farrell’s frustrations to vanish: the Lions will prioritise hunger and energy

The tour starts when boots are on the ground in Australia and a line can be drawn under last week’s defeat against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

Lions handed wake-up call as Argentina hang on to edge thrilling win in Dublin

Despite a spirited second-half fightback, Andy Farrell’s British & Irish Lions fell to a 28-24 defeat against Argentina in their opening game

The Guardian - UK

Aussie trio set to roar for Lions in Argentina Test

Three Australian-born players will feature in the British & Irish Lions' team to face Argentina in the Test that will launch the tour to Australia.

AAP

British and Irish Lions: Marcus Smith picked at full-back for Argentina warm-up

Maro Itoje to captain side that includes nine English starters

Evening Standard

England star joins Lions as cover for Argentina clash after injury scare

The British and Irish Lions face Argentina in Dublin on Friday evening for the first game of their tour but have injury concerns

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell confident English clubs can stop France’s Champions Cup dominance

Saints showed their quality in outstanding Champions Cup campaign.

The Independent UK

Northampton mix secret ingredients for glory in Champions Cup final clash

Sam Vesty insists a ‘fun is mandatory’ philosophy can take Saints past Bordeaux-Bègles to win the Champions Cup

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The Independent UK

How Northampton can defy logic to triumph in the Champions Cup

European success has been the preserve of the French and Irish heavyweights in recent years but Northampton have hope of a second competition crown

The Independent UK

Jamison Gibson-Park admits Leinster’s European exit tempered Lions call-up joy

Scrum-half Gibson-Park is among 12 Leinster players selected by Lions head coach Andy Farrell.

The Guardian - UK

Pollock a proud Lion after ‘nailing it’ for Northampton and England

A call-up from Andy Farrell for the young flanker crowns a remarkable breakthrough year with club and country

The Independent UK

Henry Pollock vows to be himself as Lions pick sparks comparison to Luke Littler

Pollock has been selected just three months after competing in the Under-20 Six Nations for England.

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AAP

Massacre order poster on coloniser statue in court test

A protester who pasted a massacre order made by a former governor against Indigenous Australians on a statue has suffered a defeat in court.

The Guardian - UK

Mitchell hails ‘ruthless’ England’s second-half display in Ireland win

The head coach said ‘the girls are really good at resolving issues’ after England scored six tries after half-time in their 49-5 Six Nations victory in Ireland

The Independent UK

Northampton’s growing list of Lions contenders sparkle in Castres thrashing

Northampton 51-16 Castres: The Saints set up a Champions Cup semi-final date with Leinster that could prove crucial to Andy Farrell’s final selection

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell knows England need to maintain standards after Wales rout

Steve Borthwick’s men finished Guinness Six Nations runners up.

The Guardian - UK

Wales 14-68 England: Six Nations player ratings from Cardiff

Ben Curry powers England to record-breaking win and dominates Dafydd Jenkins and the Welsh pack

The Independent UK

England score 10 tries in Cardiff as dismal Wales condemned to wooden spoon

Wales suffered a 17th Test defeat on the bounce – a record for a tier one nation in the professional era.

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Italy: Tom Curry ferocious as Ollie Sleightholme takes chance to show threat

England run in seven tries in a more encouraging display of attacking intent

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