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Future tours not threatened by rebel R360 league, insists Lions chief

British & Irish Lions executives have insisted future tours are not under threat from the breakaway R360 league despite being ignored by the rebels

The Guardian - UK

Lions chief executive says Andy Farrell in ‘strong position’ to return as coach

Farrell has steered the Lions to their first series triumph since 2013.

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions to explore facing Fiji or Japan on New Zealand tour with schedule up for discussion

Ben Calveley has said that the Lions are considering ways of ensuring that they are properly challenged ahead of the Test series

The Independent UK

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Successful series shows why the Lions are here to stay – but new threats provoke tough questions for the future

A 2-1 win in Australia displayed both the joys of the touring side and the challenges they face in the modern era

The Independent UK

Joe Schmidt hits back at British and Irish Lions over demands to release Australia stars for tour games

Wallabies coach standing his ground after Lions CEO Ben Calveley warning as war of words escalates before first tour match

Evening Standard

Joe Schmidt rejects Lions demands to release Australia stars for tour games

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has insisted Australia are adhering to the tours agreement and do not have to release every player for franchise games v the Lions

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt rejects Lions’ demands as player release row rumbles on

The Lions have demanded that the Australia coach release more of his squad to feature in the tour games ahead of the three-Test series

The Independent UK

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Lions warn Joe Schmidt over Wallabies player release for tour matches

Ben Calveley expected a competitive Force side to face the British & Irish Lions who could open their tour to other countries such as France in the future

The Guardian - UK

British and Irish Lions send 'very clear' Australia warning over releasing Test stars for tour matches

Chief executive Ben Calveley reminds Wallabies and Joe Schmidt of contractual obligations ahead of games against Super Rugby opposition

Evening Standard

British and Irish Lions warn Wallabies they must release players for tour games

Only a handful of Australia stars are currently in line to feature for their club sides ahead of the Test series

The Independent UK

Rugby Australia warned: Release your Wallabies, or else

The British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia amid concern their tour matches may be against opponents missing several star Wallabies.

AAP

‘Huge for the next generation’: Lions to send first women’s team to New Zealand

A three-Test series against the Black Ferns has been confirmed for September 2027 and tours of France and US may follow in the future

The Guardian - UK

Measuring success for British & Irish Lions tour more than just winning

Coach Andy Farrell is focused on the end result in Australia but the British & Irish Lions tour also represents a major cultural and commercial enterprise

The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell could pick son Owen for 2025 Lions tour if playing for Racing 92

Andy Farrell has been appointed Lions head coach

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The Independent UK

The two big questions facing Andy Farrell as British and Irish Lions coach

Getting the right blend in his coaching staff will be key for Farrell – but his biggest dilemma might be over his son Owen

The Independent UK

Premiership players free for whole of 2025 Lions tour after ‘landmark agreement’

Previous Lions matches saw clashes in scheduling with the Premiership final.

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Tonight's rugby news as Wales legend lands major Lions job and Welsh international pulls out of squad

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