Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ Lions approach to Argentina clash Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad. The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025
Danny Care backs ‘incredible’ Marcus Smith to make mark on Lions tour The Harlequins playmaker will wear the number 15 jersey in the Lions’ pre-tour clash with Argentina. The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025
That’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists Lions places still up for grabs Maro Itoje captains the touring side for the first time and is joined in the starting XV by Marcus Smith. The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Aussie trio set to roar for Lions in Argentina Test Three Australian-born players will feature in the British & Irish Lions' team to face Argentina in the Test that will launch the tour to Australia. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
British and Irish Lions: Marcus Smith picked at full-back for Argentina warm-up Maro Itoje to captain side that includes nine English starters Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Atlanta Motor Speedway changes name to EchoPark Speedway Atlanta Motor Speedway, located in Atlanta, Georgia, has been on the NASCAR Cup schedule since 1960, but when the series returns there this summer, it will be going by a different name. Motorsport · Jun 3, 2025
"Pissed off" Joey Logano calls out Bell, 'gimmick' All-Star Race caution Joey Logano did not go and win back-to-back in the NASCAR All-Star Race, but he certainly gave it everything he had. The Team Penske driver was in control of the race until the promoter's caution was displayed with just under 40 laps to go. Motorsport · May 19, 2025
Danny Care’s final appearance at The Stoop ends with Harlequins victory Harlequins ensured the club’s record-appearance holder signed off from The Stoop with a win The Independent UK · May 18, 2025
Will Steve Borthwick give untested England youth a chance in Argentina? With England’s Lions away in Australia, selecting a callow squad would bring pitfalls as well as opportunities The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025
Cadan Murley hat-trick helps Harlequins to emphatic win over Gloucester Murley’s heroics dealt a potentially fatal blow to Gloucester’s push for the play-offs The Independent UK · May 10, 2025
Cadan Murley hat-trick lifts Harlequins and shatters Gloucester’s playoff dream Gloucester slipped out of the playoff places following a 38-19 defeat to a resurgent Harlequins at Twickenham The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025
Farrell’s Lions squad has the flexibility and talent for an epic adventure Australia is no country for old men so the exclusion of Owen Farrell and selection of Henry Pollock will help the cause The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025
He’s ready to compete – Henry Pollock tipped to shine for Lions by Andy Farrell The 20-year-old rising star of English rugby has been picked in the 38-man touring party. The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 Exuberance of youth could give Lions extra edge – and now the fun can really start A fresh-looking squad containing reasonably few surprises has been named by Andy Farrell – who leaves out son, Owen
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 Andy Farrell explains why son Owen was omitted from Lions squad - but reveals fly half could still be called up The fly half was left out of the initial 38-man squad named for the trip to Australia
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 British and Irish Lions: The eye-grabbing inclusions and high-profile absentees Andy Farrell has named a 38-man squad for the summer tour of Australia.
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025 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
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 Owen Farrell left out of British and Irish Lions squad as Maro Itoje named captain Andy Farrell has unveiled his 38-player squad to face the Wallabies later this year
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast set for shootout in Champions Cup semi-finals as Lions selection looms Fly half hopefuls Smith and Prendergast will battle as Northampton take on a mighty challenge against Leinster
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025 Premiership’s disjointed sprint finish begins with playoff battle bonanza The second to seventh-placed teams all play each other this weekend but the European calendar has threatened to stall momentum
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025 Johnny Sexton makes surprise move to join Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff Johnny Sexton has been added to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff which raises intrigue over the fly-half selection debate
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Marcus Smith vs Sam Prendergast and five things to watch as the Champions Cup knockout stages begin The two playmakers and Lions hopefuls go head-to-head in Dublin in the Investec Champions Cup last-16
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025 Marcus Smith’s duel with Sam Prendergast could define Lions hopes When the two fly-halves meet at Croke Park, the result could weigh heavily on Andy Farrell’s selection
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2025 Finn Russell orchestrates seven-try win for leaders Bath over porous Harlequins Scotland fly-half Finn Russell pulled the strings as Bath raced into a 26-0 lead before closing out a comfortable 47-28 victory over Harlequins