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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

Why this Lions series needs Australia to win the first Test

With talk of a whitewash of the Wallabies understandable, Australia may have a point to prove in Brisbane in the first Test

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Lions turn up the power to tackle Australia – talking points ahead of first Test

The British and Irish Lions face the Wallabies in the series opener in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

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Aussie-born Lions 'freak' in way of Wallaby trump card

A Wallabies star and Australian-born Lion will wage war in the midfield at Suncorp Stadium in a battle that could ignite the Lions Test series.

AAP · Jul 18, 2025

'If not now, when?': Lynagh ready for Lions hot seat

He's played just three Tests and never started, but Tom Lynagh is the man tasked with directing traffic at No.10 to begin the Lions series.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

Andy Farrell insists Lions will not take weakened Wallabies lightly in first Test

The Lions are favoured for first Test victory in Brisbane but their head coach insists there will be no complacency from his side

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Lions vs Australia: First Test kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Andy Farrell’s tourists head back to Brisbane for first of three huge showdowns with the Wallabies

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

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Joe Schmidt insists injuries will not affect Australia ahead of first Lions Test

Will Skelton and Rob Valetini to miss Brisbane opener, with Tom Lynagh deputising for Noah Lolesio at fly-half on maiden Wallabies start

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

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

Joe Schmidt provides update on Rob Valetini and Will Skelton after huge double Australia injury blow

The pair have been ruled out of the opening Test in Brisbane in a huge injury blow

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Tom Lynagh: The Surrey-educated Australia legend’s son handed shock start against the Lions

The 22-year-old fly half has been handed the first Test reins by Joe Schmidt in a shock selection call

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 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 - UK · Jul 15, 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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025

Overlooked lock given another chance to push Test case

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will give Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt another reminder of his value after his selection in the historic First Nations and Pasifika squad.

AAP · Jul 14, 2025

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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

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Wallabies veteran excited for second Lions chance

James Slipper is looking to make new memories of the British and Irish Lions after saying the Wallabies let themselves down in their last Test in 2013.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025

James O’Connor is the experienced general the Wallabies need to face the Lions

Coach Joe Schmidt will hope the veteran fly-half can re-enter the fray and calm the mild panic brought on by Noah Lolesio’s season-ending injury

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Veteran James O’Connor answers fly half SOS as Wallabies confirm squad for Lions series

O’Connor and prop James Slipper could both feature in a Test against the tourists for a second time

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AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Wallabies captain unclear as coach delays Lions call

The Wallabies skipper for the Lions series hasn't been revealed with coach Joe Schmidt saying he wants to be sure the leader will be playing in the first Test.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025

James O’Connor earns Wallabies recall as squad named for Lions Test series

Veteran selected after last playing for Australia in 2022 with James Slipper also included in 36-player squad to face British & Irish Lions

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Recalled playmaker looking to transfer Super success

Describing the Lions series as bigger than a World Cup, James O'Connor is vowing to share his Super success to help the Wallabies upset the touring side.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025

Van der Flier caps win as Lions labour to patchy victory over ACT Brumbies

Andy Farrell’s British & Irish Lions won 36-24 despite ACT Brumbies crossing first in Canberra, but Blair Kinghorn raised injury fears after being replaced early on

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

Lolesio's substitute can shine: Wallabies great Giteau

While disappointed injured Noah Lolesio will miss facing the Lions, Test great Matt Giteau says another Wallabies playmaker is ready to take his opportunity.

AAP · Jul 8, 2025

'People were worried': How Joe Schmidt saved Lions tour

The ACT Brumbies and a resurgent Wallabies side pose a serious threat to the British and Irish Lions as they enter the pointy end of their Australian tour.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025

Australia fly-half Noah Lolesio ruled out of Lions Test series after neck surgery

Australia have suffered a significant setback with confirmation that their first-choice fly-half, Noah Lolesio, will miss the Lions series through injury

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