9 d. ago Lions writer awards: man of the series, unsung hero and where tourists should go next

Main man Finn Russell was at the heart of everything the Lions did, but Australian duo Tom Wright and Charlie Gamble also win praiseMan of series Finn Russell was at the heart of everything the Lions did well. Calm, assured, skilful and accurate from the tee. Chapeau. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lions reaction: Finn Russell hits the sweet spot and wins special accolade

It's an amazing achievement for me personally, says stand-off

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3 w. ago Sione Tuipulotu opens up on Australia rejection, debt to Scottish rugby and rooming with Finn Russell

Glasgow centre fuelled by ‘chip on shoulder’ as he returns to Melbourne

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3 w. ago How the Lions’ half backs seized control of Test series against Australia

Half backs Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell controlled proceedings well as the Lions took a first Test lead

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3 w. ago Lions reaction: Finn Russell gives honest assessment as both coaches seek improvement

Scotland stand-off plays big part in first-Test win over Australia

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3 w. ago Lions lay down series marker and ease to victory over Australia in first Test

First Test: Australia 19-27 British & Irish LionsOne-sided opener only came alive in the second halfWinning the first Test does not guarantee a series victory but Australia are already hanging on by their fingernails. On the evidence of this contest it is going to take something remarkable to stop the Lions from finishing the job in Melbourne next Saturday and, with thousands of travelling fans cheering them on, Andy Farrell’s side have firm control of their own destiny.There were moments in the first half when the Lions were so dominant it felt akin to watching a juggernaut thundering through the outback, scattering everything in sight like skittles. They were unable to sustain it but the visitors’ dominance in the opening 50 minutes was such that the winning margin should have been wider. From Finn Russell’s insouciant brilliance to Tom Curry’s relentless tackling, the Lions were a cut above in the areas that mattered most. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Today's rugby news as Scotland come to Wales' aid and Sexton makes Finn Russell admission

The latest rugby news stories from the Lions tour and the rest of the world

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3 w. ago Johnny Sexton backs ‘flash’ Finn Russell to produce his best on first Lions start

Assistant coach says No 10 has matured as a player‘He’s won a few trophies and carried that form here’The British & Irish Lions assistant coach Johnny Sexton has insisted that Finn Russell is still “flash” but believes the Scotland playmaker has the temperament to shine on his first Test start for the tourists against Australia on Saturday.Sexton described Russell as a “media darling” and as “flashy” before he was named as one of Andy Farrell’s assistant coaches, making for a potentially awkward reunion with Russell upon his appointment. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Johnny Sexton reveals how ‘matured’ Finn Russell has surprised him on British and Irish Lions tour

The Scottish fly half has been handed the reins for the first Test against Australia in Brisbane

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3 w. ago Johnny Sexton says Lions playmaker Finn Russell is no flash in the pan

The fly-half will be needed defensively in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

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3 w. ago Finn Russell’s redemption at the heart of different Scottish Lions story

An all-Scottish midfield will be fielded for the first time in a Lions Test, with Russell taking ownership of the No 10 shirt

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4 w. ago Lions team vs Australia: Tom Curry and Sione Tuipulotu picked to start First Test as Owen Farrell misses out

All-Scottish centre partnership outside Finn Russell as Bundee Aki and Marcus Smith named on bench

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