Steady heads settle Lions before early Geelong flight AFL premiers Brisbane will fly south a day earlier than normal as they attempt to end a 22-year drought at Geelong's home fortress. AAP · Jun 17, 2025
Johnny Sexton insists he is ‘here to help’ Finn Russell despite past Lions criticism The former Ireland captain was critical of the Scotland fly-half after being omitted from the 2021 Lions squad, but now says the issue has been ‘blown out of proportion’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
Drake Maye is Ready to Take the Leap, What Other Sophomores Could? A “sophomore leap”, the much more celebrated but less common cousin of the “sophomore slump,” is in store for quite a few second-year players. Operation Sports · Jun 16, 2025
How Lions are playing into Wallabies' hands: Horwill James Horwill thinks the Lions squad Andy Farrell's picked to tour Australia indicates they'll play a style that might suit the Wallabies' strengths. AAP · Jun 16, 2025
Finn Russell sets sights on Lions success after long-awaited title triumph with Bath The Scotland fly half will join up with Andy Farrell’s squad in Dublin this week having ended Bath’s 29-year wait for Premiership success The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
‘A special moment’: Russell revels in Bath glory as focus turns to Lions Fly-half relishes end to his 10-year wait for a league title before homing in on British & Irish Lions challenge The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025
Lloyd doubts Lions' flag credentials amid injury Payne The Brisbane Lions' poor run of form and an injury to key defender Jack Payne has led to questions over their ability to defend their AFL premiership this year. AAP · Jun 15, 2025
Procurement rules set to be overhauled as ministers lay out infrastructure plans The Treasury has promised hundreds of billions over the next decade for projects such as roads, railways and homes. Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025
Celebrities embark on 555-mile cycle for MND research and deliver Lions match ball Scottish rugby legend Kenny Logan will lead the team through the island of Ireland for six days from Sunday. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025
Injury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach A likely season-ending injury to Jack Payne and more inaccuracy in front of goal exacerbated the frustrations of Lions coach Chris Fagan in a loss to GWS. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
'Revenge and redemption' on Giants' Gabba menu After coughing up a 44-point lead to lose last year's semi-final to the Brisbane Lions, don't try telling GWS star Sam Taylor the rematch is just another game. AAP · Jun 13, 2025
Owen Farrell to air views on father Andy’s Lions on Sky for tour opener Owen Farrell will run the rule over the first match of this summer’s British & Irish Lions’ tour against Argentina next week after joining Sky Sports’ punditry team The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025
Owen Farrell to join Sky Sports for Lions series as pundits revealed Former Lions coaches Warren Gatland and Ian McGeechan will also be part of the team The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
Fiji set to challenge Wallabies before Lions series Fiji have named a formidable squad for a Test against the Wallabies next month in Newcastle. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
AAP · Jun 12, 2025 Tupou set to fire up and tame the Lions, say Wallabies Taniela Tupou's teammates are tipping the powerhouse prop to hit top gear during the Wallabies' three-Test series against the touring British and Irish Lions.
AAP · Jun 12, 2025 Ashcroft's approach to overcoming Lions' late wobbles The Brisbane Lions, now battling their own fourth-quarter issues, haven't watched a replay of last year's remarkable semi-final comeback defeat of GWS.
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Ben Curry happy to throw himself into England duty after Sale disappointment The Sale captain linked up with Steve Borthwick’s squad just three days after his club were denied a place in Saturday’s Premiership final.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025 British & Irish Lions calm fears over Tadhg Furlong’s fitness for Australia tour The British & Irish Lions have revealed Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong, and others involved in the URC and Premiership finals, may face Argentina next week
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Finlay Bealham will be a great fit for the group – Lions head coach Andy Farrell Bealham was called up after Glasgow Warriors tight head Zander Fagerson was ruled out of the summer tour to Australia with a calf problem.
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i provides update on recovery as Wallabies prepare for Lions series The rugby league convert could be a key figure for Australia in the upcoming Tests
AAP · Jun 11, 2025 'I'll be 100 per cent': Suaalii's huge Wallabies boost Code-hopping superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is promising to be back to full fitness for the Wallabies' Lions series after recovering from a broken jaw.
AAP · Jun 10, 2025 'Utterly committed': why Schmidt rates Jake Gordon Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says Jake Gordon's supreme kicking and passing game has made the halfback an influential member of the Test leadership group.
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025 Finn Russell hoping for strong showing from Bath fans at Premiership final Bath take on Leicester at Twickenham in Saturday’s showpiece season finale
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025 South Pacific tour ‘crucial’ to Scotland seeding for World Cup – Gregor Townsend Townsend’s men face the Maori All Blacks, Fiji and finally Samoa over three fixtures.
Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025 Rugby league star Sir Billy Boston’s knighthood ‘a little bit late’, says son The 90-year-old was knighted by the King in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday after a campaign to get the player honoured.