Beale to lead, Wallaby absent for historic Lions clash Kurtley Beale will face the Lions again while a Wallabies hopeful's absence has been confirmed for the historic First Nations and Pasifika clash in Melbourne. AAP · Jul 20, 2025
'Easy target' Lynagh leans on dad, ready for round two The Wallabies have seen the warrior within Tom Lynagh as they plot a response in Melbourne's must-win second Lions Test. AAP · Jul 20, 2025
How 'stars aligned' for the Wallaby that got away Sione Tuipulotu has carried a chip on his shoulder since leaving Melbourne and can appreciate the symmetry now he has the chance to seal a Lions series there. AAP · Jul 20, 2025
Lions brace for backlash after Lynagh baptism of fire Lions coach Andy Farrell is wary of a Wallabies' rebound after his side did enough in the first half to take first points in Brisbane. AAP · Jul 20, 2025
Unfancied Wallabies finish strong against Lions as Jorgensen and Potter glimmer in gold Tourists dominated early on but Australian public’s reintroduction to union featured a gallant display The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2025
Andy Farrell says Lions in ‘a fantastic place’ to clinch Test series with a week to spare Andy Farrell believes the Lions can push on and clinch the series with a week to spare after their first Test win over Australia The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2025
Australia 19-27 British & Irish Lions: first Test player ratings Joe McCarthy was a revelation alongside Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry for the Lions, while Tom Lynagh had a brave debut for the Wallabies The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2025
British and Irish Lions overpower Australia in one-sided Test opener British and Irish Lions overpower Australia in one-sided Test opener The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2025
Lions quest for clean sweep of brave Wallabies on track British and Irish Lions have plenty of improvement in them, but their 27-19 win over the gallant Wallabies has them on the way to a 121-year first. AAP · Jul 19, 2025
Lions lay down series marker and ease to victory over Australia in first Test A Finn Russell-inspired Lions led from start to finish in Brisbane though the Wallabies outscored them in the second half as the tourists won 27-19 The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 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
Lions vs Australia LIVE: First Test result, match stream and latest updates Andy Farrell’s tourists record win over injury-hit Wallabies in series opener at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2025
Australia v Lions live: Tom Curry overpowers the Wallabies as tourists make perfect start to series The Lions have never lost in Brisbane and they notched another victory in the first Test of the 2025 series The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025
Lions desperate for fast start in Test that will set the tone for Australia series Talk is of a possible clean sweep for tourists but the onus is on Australia to make one or two Lions eat their confident words The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
AAP · Jul 18, 2025 Wallabies' task to surf Sea of Red to relevancy The Wallabies, who will carry surnames on their jerseys for the first time, can make names for themselves with an underdog British and Irish Lions triumph.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025 My message to the Lions: own the experience and convert it into your fuel The tourists are favourites against Australia, who need everything to go their way if they are to compete in this series
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Why this Lions series needs Australia to win the first Test With talk of a whitewash of the Wallabies understandable, Australia may have a point to prove in Brisbane in the first Test
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025 Harry Wilson vows no repeat of Kurtley Beale slip for Australia in Lions Test opener Infamous last-gasp slip in 2013 First Test in Brisbane cost the Wallabies dramatic win in series they lost 2-1
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025 Lions accused of blocking Pasifika XV star in eligibility row on eve of series On the eve of the first Test the British & Irish Lions have been accused of running scared, preventing Pete Samu from playing in Tuesday’s tour match
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Lions turn up the power to tackle Australia – talking points ahead of first Test The British and Irish Lions face the Wallabies in the series opener in Brisbane on Saturday.
AAP · Jul 18, 2025 Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson comes full circle Harry Wilson has reflected on a six-year Test career of highs and lows that will hit a new peak when he captains the Wallabies against the Lions.
AAP · Jul 18, 2025 Aussie-born Lions 'freak' in way of Wallaby trump card A Wallabies star and Australian-born Lion will wage war in the midfield at Suncorp Stadium in a battle that could ignite the Lions Test series.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Wallabies learn lessons of 2013 Lions series in bid to avoid first Test slip-up Australia fly half Kurtley Beale slipped at an inopportune moment during the 2013 Lions first Test, and the Wallabies are keen to avoid a repeat
AAP · Jul 17, 2025 'If not now, when?': Lynagh ready for Lions hot seat He's played just three Tests and never started, but Tom Lynagh is the man tasked with directing traffic at No.10 to begin the Lions series.
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025 Lions vs Australia: First Test kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today Andy Farrell’s tourists head back to Brisbane for first of three huge showdowns with the Wallabies