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Don’t know how funny that gag is – Sione Tuipulotu laughs off ‘Aussie’ dig

Western Force’s stadium announcer introduced the British and Irish Lions’ four southern hemisphere-raised players by the countries of their birth.

The Independent UK

'I'd give up my left testicle': Tom Robertson

Western Force duo Tom Robertson and Dylan Pietsch have given their Wallabies hopes a massive boost with standout displays against the British and Irish Lions.

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Mack Hansen draws on personal experience to warn Lions of Western Force upset

Hansen starts on the wing for the Lions in their first tour game Down Under and has harked back to a game from 2013 when discussing the banana skin

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Don't get injured: Nic White gets to play Lions at last

Veteran scrumhalf Nic White says it will be a "pinch-me" moment when he captains the Western Force against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday night.

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British and Irish Lions team: Henry Pollock starts with Dan Sheehan captain against Western Force

Andy Farrell makes 13 changes from Argentina defeat for opening match of Australia tour in Perth

Evening Standard

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso makes England squad for Argentina and USA tour despite two-match ban

Steve Borthwick includes 10 uncapped players in 36-man group missing the 13 regulars on tour with the British and Irish Lions in Australia

Evening Standard

Wallabies giant rates Lions series as career pinnacle

Will Skelton has played on the biggest stages of world rugby but the imposing Wallabies lock says facing the British and Irish Lions will be a career high.

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England star joins Lions as cover for Argentina clash after injury scare

The British and Irish Lions face Argentina in Dublin on Friday evening for the first game of their tour but have injury concerns

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick names 16 uncapped players in 36-man England training squad

The group does not include players selected for the British and Irish Lions, or players from Gallagher Premiership finalists Bath and Leicester.

The Independent UK

Bath boss plays down Finn Russell injury fears after semi-final win over Bristol

The fly half, set to tour with the British and Irish Lions this summer, limped off late on in the 34-20 win at The Rec

The Independent UK

Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah

Western Force lock Sam Carter has been around for a long time and he wants to finish his glittering career with one final big match.

AAP

Emerging Wallabies star says no to Japan riches

Western Force star Carlo Tizzano says the lure of taking on the British and Irish Lions and featuring in a home World Cup convinced him to stay in Australia.

AAP

Savea and Beale on wish list for Lions invitational

First Nations and Pasifika XV coach Toutai Kefu says he'd love to have All Blacks star Ardie Savea and Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale available for selection.

AAP

Inside the British and Irish Lions ‘first day of school’

Andy Farrell’s chosen 38 assembled for the first time at a Richmond hotel to begin their preparations for the tour of Australia

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Is Australia v British & Irish Lions on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch second Test at MCG

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Maro Itoje expected to be named Lions captain as Andy Farrell prepares to reveal squad

England skipper poised to lead the British and Irish Lions on their 10-match tour of Australia this summer

The Independent UK

England shake up coaching group ahead of summer tour to Argentina by adding two new faces

Bath attack coach Lee Blackett will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching group in the same role, while Byron McGuigan comes on board as assistant defence coach

Evening Standard

Johnny Sexton: Ireland legend joins British & Irish Lions coaching staff for Australia tour

Former fly-half will reunite with Andy Farrell this summer ahead of a full-time coaching position with the IRFU

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AAP

Past heartbreak driving Nic White as Lions tour looms

A broken shoulder cruelled Nic White's chances of facing the British and Irish Lions 12 years ago, but he's hoping luck will be on his side this time around.

The Independent UK

England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby due to injury

Capped 56 times internationally, Watson toured twice with the British and Irish Lions

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies unveil new jersey with Indigenous artwork designed by Dylan Pietsch

The Wallabies will wear a new kit featuring Indigenous artwork designed by one of their players when they face the British and Irish Lions next year

The Independent UK

England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement

The 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests.

The Independent UK

Tom Curry counting on experience against South Africa for World Cup semi-final

Curry played in England’s 2019 final defeat but has beaten the Boks with both England and the British and Irish Lions.

AAP

Wallabies left in shade having missed chance to shine

After a weekend in which the AFL and NRL delivered thrilling grand finals, Australian rugby laments the lost opportunity of its worst World Cup campaign.

The Independent UK

Former Wales captain and coach Clive Rowlands dies aged 85

Rowlands also managed the British and Irish Lions and served as president of the Welsh Rugby Union.

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