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The pivotal British & Irish Lions pick that could undo Australia in first Test

Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry have won a competitive fight for flanker places

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Tadhg Beirne starts in back row as Owen Farrell misses out on first Lions Test against Australia

No Welshman is selected in a Lions Test squad for the first time since the 1890s

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Marcus Smith keeps Owen Farrell out of Lions squad for first Test in Australia

Tom Curry and Tadhg Beirne have been given the nod in the ferociously competitive flanker positions.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

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‘Make it happen when it matters’ – Andy Farrell urges Lions to embrace pressure

Andy Farrell named a powerful side for the first Test against Australia with Tom Curry starting alongside Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan in back row

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

Business time as Farrell makes tough first Test calls

Eleven Irish players have been included in Andy Farrell's first Test team to face the Wallabies in Brisbane, but there was no room for son Owen.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

Wallabies throw 'psycho' bolter to Lions for debut

A debutant Wallaby labelled a "psycho" has been tasked with filling the void left by injured ball-carrier Rob Valetini in the first Lions Test.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025

Owen Farrell expected to be left out of Lions squad for first Wallabies Test

Andy Farrell is likely to opt for Marcus Smith over his son, while Tom Curry is expected to feature in the back row

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025

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Lions face new injury blow with Mack Hansen expected to miss first Australia Test

Wing in doubt after missing training due to a foot issue while coach Andy Farrell has privately picked side to face the Wallabies on Saturday

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025

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 · Jul 12, 2025

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 · Jul 11, 2025

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 · Jul 10, 2025

Blair Kinghorn injury: Andy Farrell issues new update after Lions star limps off early in Brumbies win

Scotland full-back cut a dejected figure as he was replaced after only 25 minutes in Canberra

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

Lions prevail despite patchy performance against Brumbies to leave Test selection questions

Brumbies 24-36 Lions: Andy Farrell had named a strong side for the clash in Canberra but a statement showing did not arrive

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Injury-hit Lions battle to win over weakened Brumbies

Joe Schmidt will take plenty of positives after a Brumbies side missing key players put up a good fight but ultimately fell 36-24 to the star-studded Lions.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

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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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025

ACT Brumbies 24-36 British & Irish Lions: tour match – as it happened

Lions show signs of improvement but still lack clinical edge as they see off the Brumbies, scoring five tries while conceding four.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Dan Biggar questions Owen Farrell’s Lions call-up: ‘It doesn’t really make sense’

Farrell will join up with the squad in Australia having not played for nine weeks due to injury

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025

Andy Farrell seeks more bite from Lions for fierce contest against Waratahs

The coach will want his side to shift up a gear and the arrival of his son to the squad guarantees a competitive edge

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Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

British and Irish Lions team vs Waratahs: Blair Kinghorn and Hugo Keenan set for debuts in Sydney

Ben White to also make first Lions appearance off bench as captaincy handed to Tadhg Beirne

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Lions handed wake-up call as Argentina hang on to edge thrilling win in Dublin

Despite a spirited second-half fightback, Andy Farrell’s British & Irish Lions fell to a 28-24 defeat against Argentina in their opening game

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Lions suffer first ever defeat by Argentina in setback before Australia tour

Andy Farrell’s men could not break stubborn opponents ranked fifth in the world in front of a sold-out Aviva Stadium.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

First Lions match is about laying down a marker – but Pumas bring range of threats

Early days in a Lions camp can be nervy and everyone wants to play in Friday’s first match but Argentina provide a tough test

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Lions break new ground in lucrative tour opener — but Argentina clash has selection significance too

A first fixture in Dublin is somewhat fitting for a squad full of Irish influence – but Argentina could prove tricky prey as the Lions summer gets underway

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

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

Everything you need to know ahead of the tour opener in Dublin

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