7 h. ago Ollie Chessum warns Lions against complacency on Australia tour

Andy Farrell’s men face Western Force in Perth on Saturday in the first fixture Down Under.

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10 h. ago Lions warn Joe Schmidt over Wallabies player release for tour matches

Ben Calveley expects competitive Force side to face LionsTour could open up to other countries such as FranceEvery big tour is a hectic learning curve as the 2025 British & Irish Lions are already finding. The squad had to call off their post-arrival recovery dip in the Pacific Ocean – a letdown both for local news crews and the lurking sharks off Cottesloe beach – because of inclement weather and the first media squall of the trip has also blown in.The Lions chief executive, Ben Calveley, has made clear the touring side expect the Wallabies head coach, Joe Schmidt, to make his national players available for their Super Rugby teams before the Test series commencing next month and the host nation has been gently reminded of that contractual detail following the Lions’ arrival in Australia. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago British and Irish Lions send 'very clear' Australia warning over releasing Test stars for tour matches

Chief executive Ben Calveley reminds Wallabies and Joe Schmidt of contractual obligations ahead of games against Super Rugby opposition

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15 h. ago British and Irish Lions warn Wallabies over breach of contract on arrival in Australia

The British and Irish Lions have warned Australia that they will be in breach of contract if they do not release their Test stars for all tour games against Super Rugby teams

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15 h. ago British and Irish Lions warn Wallabies they must release players for tour games

Only a handful of Australia stars are currently in line to feature for their club sides ahead of the Test series

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17 h. ago Andy Farrell’s Lions land in Australia aiming to revive the spirit of Sydney

Chest-thumping speech before the 2013 series decider is part of Lions lore and can be the head coach’s mantra for his 2025 touristsThe logistics involved in touring Australia with the British & Irish Lions have changed slightly over the years. On the first Lions tour in 1888 the 22 selected players were away from home for 249 days and, in addition to 35 games of rugby, were also required to play 19 games of what we now know as Australian rules football.It took 46 days by boat to reach their destination and attempts to hone their skills on the SS Kaikoura had to be abandoned after all the squad’s rugby balls disappeared over the side. The ship, as chronicled in the beautifully updated official history of the Lions, even had 300 stoats and weasels on board as part of a plan to deal with the rabbit population in New Zealand, their first port of call, where they played nine matches. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Today's rugby news as Lions land with two problems and warning of 'public punishment'

The latest headlines as the British & Irish Lions arrive in Australia

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56 h. ago Ian McLauchlan dead aged 83: British and Irish Lions legend known as 'Mighty Mouse' passes away as tributes pour in for 'indestructible' hero

Nicknamed 'Mighty Mouse' for his powerful scrummaging and compact frame, he won 43 caps for Scotland between 1969 and 1979, captaining his country 19 times.

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57 h. ago Ian McLauchlan, Scotland and British & Irish Lions ‘Mighty Mouse’, dies at 83

‘Mighty Mouse’ led his country 19 times, winning 43 capsPart of successful Lions tours in 1971 and 1974The former Scotland and British & Irish Lions prop Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of 83. The Ayrshire-born McLauchlan, who was known throughout the rugby world as Mighty Mouse, won 43 caps for Scotland between 1969 and 1979, captaining the side 19 times.McLauchlan’s legacy was cemented on the victorious Lions tours of New Zealand and South Africa in 1971 and 1974, being one of only five players to feature in all eight Test matches. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Lions player ratings vs Argentina as Irish and British media give one player mixed reviews

The only Welshman in the starting XV, Morgan was making his Lions debut

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62 h. ago Why the Lions should take positives from ‘clunky’ Argentina defeat despite Andy Farrell fury

Head coach Andy Farrell fumed over aspects of the tourists’ opening showing but there was plenty to encourage against the Pumas in Dublin

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65 h. ago Andy Farrell issued major warning ahead of Australia reunion with Joe Schmidt

Former Australia captain James Horwill believes the Wallabies can spring a surprise this summer when they meet the challenge of the British and Irish Lions

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Steve Borthwick’s side without British and Irish Lions call-ups for non-cap international at Twickenham

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3 d. ago British and Irish Lions tour 2025: Results, fixtures, schedule and squad

Andy Farrell’s side lose to Argentina before nine-game trip to Australia that includes three Tests against the Wallabies

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3 d. ago Lions vs Argentina LIVE: 1888 Cup result, match stream and latest updates

Andy Farrell’s side make worst possible start to summer as warm-up for Australia tour ends in defeat

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3 d. ago 'Not acceptable': Andy Farrell criticises Lions hunger in error

Farrell admitted there is “a lot to do” before Australia Test series as he lamented error count and criticised team’s hunger

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3 d. ago British & Irish Lions v Argentina live: Result and reaction as Los Pumas clinch close contest win in Dublin

Lions 24-28 Argentina: Andy Farrell’s men suffered defeat in thrilling and challenging tour match

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3 d. ago British & Irish Lions v Argentina live: Latest updates as Tadhg Beirne restores hosts’ lead in Dublin

The quadrennial tourists play on Irish soil for the first time as they take on the Pumas at the Aviva Stadium

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3 d. ago Lions vs Argentina LIVE: 1888 Cup match stream, latest score and rugby updates today

Andy Farrell’s side warm up for Australia tour with Dublin showdown against the Pumas

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3 d. ago British and Irish Lions vs Argentina LIVE: Latest score and updates from 1888 Cup clash in Dublin

Andy Farrell’s side warm up for Australia tour with Dublin showdown against the Pumas

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