4 h. ago Owen Farrell backed to ‘inject experience’ into Lions squad after replacing injured Daly

Farrell, 33, will arrive in Australia on FridayDaly ruled out of tour with broken forearmAndy Farrell says the arrival of his son Owen will “inject a bit of life and experience” into the British & Irish Lions squad in Australia and is backing him to sharpen the team’s competitive edge. Farrell also said he had had no hesitation in picking the former England captain despite the fact he has not played Test rugby for 20 months and struggled for form and fitness this year.Farrell Jr is due to fly in to join the squad later on Friday as a replacement for the luckless Elliot Daly who broke a forearm in the 52-12 win against the Queensland Reds. It is a big call for a number of reasons but Farrell Sr insists it is the right one for the squad as they build towards their best-of-three Test series against the Wallabies kicking off in just over a fortnight. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Andy Farrell demands end to social media ‘nonsense’ after son Owen’s Lions call

The younger Farrell had taken a break from international rugby after teh 2023 World Cup to prioritise his mental wellbeing

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8 h. ago Lions name new team as Jac Morgan plays again, star leaves squad and Owen Farrell sent for

Andy Farrell has named his squad for the upcoming clash with the Waratahs in Sydney this weekend

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8 h. ago Lions call up Owen Farrell to replace the injured Elliot Daly

Daly will miss the rest of the tour after sustaining a fractured forearm.

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9 h. ago Owen Farrell called up by Lions after fractured arm ends Elliot Daly’s tour

Farrell, 33, will arrive in Australia on FridayDaly suffered the injury during win over Queensland RedsAndy Farrell has called up his son Owen to join the British & Irish Lions squad in Australia as a replacement for Elliot Daly, who has been ruled out of the tour with a broken forearm. Farrell Jr, consequently, will feature on his fourth Lions expedition at the age of 33 and is due to join the squad on Friday.With 112 caps for England and six Lions Test appearances, Farrell unquestionably has big-game experience a relentless competitive edge. He has endured an injury-plagued Top 14 season at Racing 92, however, and has not played international rugby since the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Jac Morgan just blew Andy Farrell away and his press conference reaction says it all

The Wales flanker was awarded the player of the match gong and the Lions boss was full of praise after the match

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30 h. ago Andy Farrell provides update on Elliot Daly after Lions suffer injury scare in Reds win

The England back had been a late call-up to start in Brisbane after Hugo Keenan went down with illness

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30 h. ago Andy Farrell delivers Lions injury update as wincing star heading for X

An emphatic win over Queensland Reds was marred by some concerning scenes in the second half

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34 h. ago Lions vs Queensland Reds LIVE: Match stream, latest score and updates from 2025 tour match

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

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46 h. ago Amanda Owen's son Reuben suffers 'disastrous setback' in Channel 5 show

The latest episode of the Channel 5 show saw Reuben Owen and his friends take on a 100-mile road trip in vintage tractors.

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56 h. ago The Breakdown | Farrell’s five selection posers in big week for Lions hoping to make Test squad

Time is short in Australia to make an impression on Andy Farrell and be one of the 23 in Brisbane on 19 JulyThe British & Irish Lions have barely started their trek around Australia, but the all-important Test series is fast approaching. Some definitive selection calls will soon have to be made and this week’s games will be pivotal for certain individuals. The Breakdown takes a look at the five main areas of debate. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Amanda Owen's son Reuben faces challenge as he says 'that's the end'

In a preview of the upcoming episode, Reuben and his friends take on a vintage tractor challenge as they ride 60-year-old tractors from the Yorkshire Dales to the Whitby coast.

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3 d. ago Gavin Henson makes Owen Farrell Lions call after spotting problem with Finn Russell

Wales icon Gavin Henson says the starting fly-half for the first Test is the biggest call for Andy Farrell.

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3 d. ago British and Irish Lions announce replacement after ‘shocking’ Tomos Williams injury loss

Ben White has been called up from the Scotland squad that is currently in New Zealand to fill the vacancy, while Andy Farrell has also named his side to play Queensland Reds on Wednesday

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3 d. ago British and Irish Lions team vs Queensland Reds: Jamison Gibson

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

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3 d. ago Ayr dad demands social work review after foster care threat kicked down the road

The dad, aged 53, revealed how he lived with a violent partner for 15 years and was a victim of domestic abuse.

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3 d. ago British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell rues 'shocking' Tomos Williams injury loss as Ben White called up

Wales scrum-half will play no further part in Australia after hamstring issue suffered against Western Force

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3 d. ago British and Irish Lions announce replacement after suffering ‘shocking’ Tomos Williams injury loss

Andy Farrell haw called up Ben White from the Scotland squad that is currently in New Zealand to fill the vacancy

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3 d. ago Discovering Spain’s Sierra de la Demanda: the land that social media forgot

While other parts of Spain struggle with the pressures of over-tourism, these wild, expansive and almost tourist-free mountains are a lungful of fresh airAs with paint colours or lipstick shades, naming a mountain range requires serious consideration. It should suggest character, create intrigue, and kindle desire. Who doesn’t want to explore the Crazy Mountains of Montana, or make a fiery pact with California’s Diablo Range? While studying a map of Spain, my interest was piqued by a patch of grey and green emptiness bearing the enticing words: Sierra de la Demanda.I’ve travelled all over Spain for work and play in the last two decades, but somehow these “demanding” mountains had eluded me. Located in the remote northern interior, halfway between Madrid and Santander, their isolation (and a dearth of English-language Google results) only added to the mystique. The Sierra de la Demanda covers a vast area across Spain’s least populated regions of Burgos, Soria and La Rioja. An investi...

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3 d. ago Tomos Williams a ‘shocking’ injury loss as Lions turn to Ben White

White has been called up from the Scotland squad that is currently in New Zealand to fill the vacancy.

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