The Latest Breaking News from the British and Irish Lions

England reveal new captain as Maro Itoje rested for Nations Championship

Jamie George will lead England in their July fixtures with five uncapped players included in the squad

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Rugby Australia ‘resets finances, restores pride’ after posting $100m turnaround

The British and Irish Lions tour has provided a financial launchpad ahead of the men’s and women’s World Cups, driving a record $70.6m surplus in 2025

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22

Press Association’s best sports pictures of 2025

David Davies talks us through some of his favourite images that he captured across the year.

The Independent UK · Jan 1

Rugby rallies around Lewis Moody after MND diagnosis: ‘The most wonderful human’

Moody confirmed he was ‘quite emotional’ after his motor neurone disease diagnosis, but was hopeful he will be able to continue living normally for as long as possible

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS

Lewis Moody, a former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Owen Farrell misses out on England squad for training camp

Farrell made his return to Test rugby with the British and Irish Lions this summer but has not featured for England since the 2023 World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025

Andy Farrell names full-strength Lions squad for third Australia Test as whitewash within reach

Just two new names appear on the teamsheet as the tourists look to finish the summer unbeaten

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025

'More time': Why Lynagh craves more Wallabies starts

Rookie flyhalf Tom Lynagh has outlined why he hopes Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt sticks with him for Saturday's final Test against the British and Irish Lions.

AAP · Jul 29, 2025

Lions one win from ending wait – 5 things we learned from first Test

The British and Irish Lions beat Australia 27-19 in Brisbane as they eye a first series win since 2013.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 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