The Latest Breaking News from Andy Farrell

Garry Ringrose’s brave decision causes midfield rethink as Lions target series win

The Ireland centre has been ruled out of the second Test having been picked to start with Andy Farrell hoping for more from his side

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

‘The right thing to do – 100%’: Farrell praises Ringrose over late Lions concussion call

Garry Ringrose has been lauded for reporting concussion symptoms, which forced Andy Farrell into a late reshuffle for Saturday’s second Test

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

‘Selfless’ Garry Ringrose praised after concussion withdrawal

The Lions centre self-reported the return of his symptoms and will not play against Australia.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Owen Farrell named on bench for Lions’ second Test against Wallabies

Head coach Andy Farrell has made three changes to the starting line-up that won the first Test 27-19.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter start in Irish-heavy Lions side for second Test

Ollie Chessum is also brought into the starting side with Joe McCarthy out due to a foot injury, while Owen Farrell is brought on to the bench

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

When he talks, everyone listens – Garry Ringrose hails Owen Farrell’s leadership

Farrell captained the Lions for the first time on Tuesday, in the maiden start of his fourth tour.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

British and Irish Lions lock Joe McCarthy in race to be fit for second Test

McCarthy limped off in the 27-19 triumph over the Wallabies in the first Test with the foot condition plantar fasciitis and has been unable to train

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Unwanted Wallabies forward makes case for selection

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto says he's done all he can to break back into the Wallabies, but is resigned to flying home ahead of the second Test in Melbourne.

AAP · Jul 23, 2025

Andy Farrell braces Lions for ‘biggest game of our lives’ ahead of second Test

The Lions retained their 100 per cent record in seven matches Down Under.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Andy Farrell bills second Lions Test in Melbourne as ‘biggest game of our lives’

Andy Farrell has challenged his British & Irish Lions players to rouse themselves for ‘the biggest game of our lives’ in the second Test on Saturday after his second-string side edged past the First Nations & Pasifika XV

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025