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Trans-Tasman foes turn friends to tackle touring Lions

Waratahs flyhalf Tane Edmed says he's soaking up a rare chance to link with New Zealand players to face the Lions, as the trans-Tasman foes look to build bonds.

AAP · Jul 8, 2025

British and Irish Lions vs Waratahs LIVE: Result, match stream and latest updates

Andy Farrell’s side made to work very hard in error-strewn Sydney victory

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025

Waratahs vs British and Irish Lions: Kick-off time, team news, lineups, TV channel, live stream, h2h, odds today

Owen Farrell has joined the squad ahead of the test in Sydney

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

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Lions 52-12 Queensland Reds result: Match stream, score and latest updates from 2025 tour match

Andy Farrell’s side hoping for another big win over Super Rugby opposition in midweek clash in Brisbane

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds live: Result and reaction after Lions flex muscles to thrash hosts in Brisbane

Reds 12-52 British and Irish Lions: An injury to Elliot Daly took some of the shine off another big win for the tourists

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds: Kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, lineups, odds today

Andy Farrell’s side hope to build on Western Force thrashing against more Super Rugby opposition as tour moves to Brisbane

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

British and Irish Lions team vs Queensland Reds: Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan start midweek clash

James Ryan also fit after injury as Andy Farrell makes 14 changes from seven-try demolition of Western Force in tour opener

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

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Injury-hit Lions expect 'big step up' against Reds

Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions on Australian soil for the first time against the Queensland Reds, while one injured star is heading home.

AAP · Jun 30, 2025

Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury

The British and Irish Lions may need to send an SOS to Scottish scrumhalf Ben White after Welsh veteran Tomos Williams was cut down by a hamstring injury.

AAP · Jun 29, 2025

Lions suffer injury blow in 54-7 win over Western Force

The British and Irish Lions will be sweating on the fitness of Tomos Williams after he copped an injury but they also showcased a rising star in Henry Pollock.

AAP · Jun 28, 2025

Lions v Western Force live: Result and reaction as impressive tourists run rampant in Perth

Western Force 7-54 Lions: A much-improved performance saw the Lions bounce back from defeat to Argentina to rout Australia’s weakest Super Rugby side

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

How to watch Western Force vs British and Irish Lions: TV channel and live stream today

Andy Farrell’s side meet Super Rugby opponents in Australia tour opener

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2025

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.

AAP · Jun 27, 2025

'I have enough on my plate': Lions won't take the bait

The British and Irish Lions kick off their Australian tour on Saturday when they take on the Western Force, and coach Andy Farrell is keeping a laser focus.

AAP · Jun 27, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

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 · Jun 26, 2025

Western Force vs British and Irish Lions: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Andy Farrell’s side looking to bounce back from Argentina defeat as they kick off Australia tour against Super Rugby opposition

AAP · Jun 26, 2025

Donaldson called up for Lions after Beale heartbreak

Only 24 hours after stating his desire to turn out for the Western Force against the Lions, Ben Donaldson is on his way to Perth as an injury replacement.

AAP · Jun 25, 2025

England players driven by 'humbling' loss to Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions will kick off their Australian tour against the Western Force on Saturday, and they've already got plenty of motivation.

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AAP · Jun 25, 2025

Brother v brother as Lions brace for tough Force battle

The British & Irish Lions will be aiming to bounce back from their loss to Argentina with a bang when they take on the Western Force in Perth.

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

Joe Schmidt hits back at British and Irish Lions over demands to release Australia stars for tour games

Wallabies coach standing his ground after Lions CEO Ben Calveley warning as war of words escalates before first tour match

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt rejects Lions’ demands as player release row rumbles on

The Lions have demanded that the Australia coach release more of his squad to feature in the tour games ahead of the three-Test series

AAP · May 23, 2025

Why star Force duo declined to cash in overseas

A day after re-signing flanker Carlo Tizzano until the end of 2027, the Western Force have locked away playmaker Ben Donaldson for another two years.

AAP · May 8, 2025

NRL to consider Perth Bears-Western Force player swap

Incoming NRL outfit Perth Bears and rugby union side Western Force could enter into a radical player-share agreement suggested by billionaire Andrew Forrest.

AAP · May 1, 2025

I almost retired, says returning star Kurtley Beale

Veteran Wallabies back Kurtley Beale says he almost retired during his lengthy rehab from an Achilles tendon tear, but he's glad he stuck it through.

AAP · Apr 30, 2025

Force-ful boost as Beale returns for Super finals push

Kurtley Beale, who is 37 next January, will return after nearly a year sidelined by an achilles tear for the Western Force against the Blues.

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