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Lions hold off Australia fightback in worrying start to series

Australia 19-27 British and Irish Lions: The Lions survived a second-half stumble to go 1-0 against an at-times overmatched Australia

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025

Lions catch Wallabies napping for first Test win

A thunderous first half has propelled the British and Irish Lions to a 27-19 first Test defeat of the Wallabies in Brisbane.

AAP · Jul 19, 2025

Australia 19-27 British & Irish Lions: first Test – as it happened

Andy Farrell’s Lions have eased to victory in the first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane. Join Lee Calvert

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2025

Is Australia vs British and Irish Lions on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch first Test

Everything you need to know ahead of the opening clash of the series in Brisbane

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025

Lions desperate for fast start in Test that will set the tone for Australia series

Talk is of a possible clean sweep for tourists but the onus is on Australia to make one or two Lions eat their confident words

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Wallabies' task to surf Sea of Red to relevancy

The Wallabies, who will carry surnames on their jerseys for the first time, can make names for themselves with an underdog British and Irish Lions triumph.

AAP · Jul 18, 2025

No more tomorrows for desperate Dogs

With five games to go, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has admitted there's no margin for error if his team are to make the AFL finals.

AAP · Jul 18, 2025

Your Guardian sport weekend: Tour de France, the Open and Women’s Euro 2025

The first Lions Test, a golf major at Royal Portrush, a Euro 2025 quarter-final and heavyweight boxing are just some of our offerings this weekend

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Lions vs Australia: are the hosts strong enough to stop a whitewash?

Tourists eye history, but a 3-0 result wouldn’t bode well for a sport that needs a strong Aussie side

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

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