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Predicting the British and Irish Lions team for the first Test against Australia

With the warm-up fixtures at an end, who has forced their way into Andy Farrell’s plans?

The Independent UK

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

British & Irish Lions suffer major injury scare with Luke Cowan-Dickie a doubt for first Test against Australia

The England hooker was stretchered off after a blow to the head when tackling Lukhan Salakaia-Loto

The Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

We want to be one of the best Lions teams ever – Ben Earl reveals lofty target

Andy Farrell’s side tackle an AUNZ Invitational XV containing 17 Wallabies and All Blacks on Saturday morning.

The Independent UK

‘Lions is best thing I’ve ever done,’ says Ben Earl as Test wannabes search for elusive spark

Lions are fired up as Wallabies loom but there are kinks to be ironed out in final warmup game against Invitational XV

The Guardian - UK

Is British & Irish Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV on TV? Kick-off time, team news, channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash in Adelaide

The Independent UK

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Trust me, he’s gonna be fine – Ben Earl backs Owen Farrell to roar for Lions

Farrell is set to make the first appearance of his fourth expedition with the side.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell to make first appearance of Lions tour in final audition before Tests

The English fly half will feature off the bench in Adelaide as the Lions face an AUNZ Invitational XV

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell helps error-prone Lions edge past gritty NSW Waratahs

Alex Mitchell scored the key try as the Lions won 21-10 against a Waratahs side who did an excellent job of dragging their guests down to earth

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell handed surprise Lions call-up after Elliot Daly injury

Farrell has been called up to the squad in Australia by father Andy, with utility back Daly’s tour over

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds: Kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, lineups, odds today

Andy Farrell’s side hope to build on Western Force thrashing against more Super Rugby opposition as tour moves to Brisbane

Evening Standard

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

Lions receive Tadhg Furlong fitness boost as team revealed for Argentina curtain-raiser

The Ireland prop has been battling a calf injury ahead of the tour

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The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick: don’t bet against Henry Pollock making Lions Test team

Steve Borthwick believes Henry Pollock can force his way into the British & Irish Lions Test team for the series against Australia this summer

The Independent UK

Saracens keep alive play-off push with crushing win over Newcastle

Saracens crushed ever-struggling Newcastle at the Allianz Stadium

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions squad: Player-by-player guide

Your quick and easy guide to every player selected for the tour to Australia

The Guardian - UK

British & Irish Lions squad 2025: the chosen 38 players

We profile each player from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland who will compete for places in Andy Farrell’s Test match squads to take on Australia this summer

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The Independent UK

Who is Henry Pollock? England’s one-cap sensation selected for British and Irish Lions

The 20-year-old flanker is uber-confident and uber-athletic, and received the biggest cheer of the day when his British and Irish Lions selection was confirmed

The Guardian - UK

‘You give everything in that first scrum’: meet Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Sale and England’s killer baby Shark

The 20-year-old prop is making a name for himself with eye-catching displays but visit of Saracens is a serious test, he tells Robert Kitson

The Independent UK

The Saracens decision that shows how the Champions Cup has lost its lustre

None of the club’s England stars will travel to Toulon this weekend, placing player workloads and a flawed competition back in the spotlight

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

Ruthless England sign off in style with Wales thrashing but Six Nations title slips away

Wales 14-68 England: The hosts ran riot on their way to 10 tries to put the pressure on France, but Les Bleus’ win over Scotland secured the championship

The Guardian - UK

Wales 14-68 England: Six Nations 2025 – as it happened

England cruised to a record-breaking 68-14 win over Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to conclude their Six Nations campaign

Evening Standard

Six Nations: England must throw down the gauntlet to France with title hopes alive on Super Saturday

England have taken the Six Nations title fight into final weekend

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