15 h. ago Owen Farrell overlooked by dad for Lions showdown as Andy Farrell makes tough call

Owen Farrell has been tipped to feature in the first British and Irish Lions Test but looks to have missed out with Marcus Smith reportedly beating him to a spot on the bench

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18 h. ago Owen Farrell expected to be left out of Lions squad for first Wallabies Test

Coach Andy Farrell likely to opt for Marcus SmithEngland’s Tom Curry to feature in back-rowOwen Farrell is expected to be omitted from the British & Irish Lions squad to face the Wallabies on Saturday in Brisbane.Farrell impressed in his first appearance of the tour last week but it is believed Andy Farrell is ready to overlook his son with Marcus Smith the likely beneficiary. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Lions reject ‘Geography Six’ comparisons after more squad additions before Wallabies Test

Scotland’s Sutherland, Ashman and Graham called upLions squad on tour of Australia now features 44 playersThe British & Irish Lions have defended the decision to fly three extra Scottish players to Australia and insist it is not a rerun of the “Geography Six” saga that generated controversy in New Zealand in 2017.Rory Sutherland, Darcy Graham and Ewan Ashman have been called up to provide cover for the Lions’ final midweek game next Tuesday in between the first and second Tests. The trio’s arrival will inflate the number of Lions on tour to a whopping 44 with Owen Farrell, Ben White, Jamie Osborne and, most recently, Jamie George and Thomas Clarkson having already been added to the party. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Euro 2025: England route to final as potential Spain showdown awaits Lionesses

A showdown with Spain is on the cards after Lionesses claim runners-up spot in Group D

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67 h. ago Lions squad continues to grow with three players added before first Wallabies Test

Scotland’s Sutherland, Ashman and Graham receive call upsBritish & Irish Lions now have 44 players on tour of AustraliaThe British & Irish Lions squad in Australia continues to grow in number with three extra Scotland players set to join the party. Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham have been called up to provide cover for next week’s First Nations & Pasifika XV fixture which will be played between the first and second Tests against the Wallabies.All three players are currently in New Zealand where they had been preparing to face Samoa but will now become the latest members of the Lions ever-expanding squad. The Lions management have already had to summon four injury replacements in Owen Farrell, Ben White, Jamie Osborne and Jamie George with prop Thomas Clarkson also added as cover over the weekend. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Euro 2025: Lionesses rout Wales to set up Sweden showdown in quarter

Defending champions sail into knockout stages in style

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3 d. ago Lions have set sights on whitewashing Wallabies – Henry Pollock

The Lions enter the first Test bolstered by an eight-try demolition of an AUNZ Invitational XV.

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4 d. ago Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV LIVE: Result and latest updates after eight

Owen Farrell returns and Duhan van der Merwe scores hat-trick as statement sent to Wallabies

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4 d. ago Owen Farrell makes first appearance on Lions tour as Huw Jones lights up victory

The Lions delivered their most emphatic win a week out from the first Test against the Wallabies.

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4 d. ago Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV LIVE: Latest score and updates as Owen Farrell returns

All eyes on Owen Farrell’s return as Adelaide hosts last game before First Test against Australia

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4 d. ago Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV LIVE: Latest score and updates from final warm

All eyes on Owen Farrell’s return as Adelaide hosts final warm-up fixture before First Test against Australia

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4 d. ago How to watch Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV: TV channel and live stream for rugby today

Owen Farrell to make his tour debut in final warm-up fixture ahead of Australia Test series opener

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6 d. ago Lions call up Jamie Osborne with Blair Kinghorn to miss first Lions Test

Full-back’s injury may return later in seriesOwen Farrell on bench against invitational XVBlair Kinghorn is to miss the opening Test of the British & Irish Lions series against Australia but has not yet been ruled out of the entire tour. While scans have suggested Kinghorn’s knee ligament injury is not as serious as initially feared, the full-back is understood to be resigned to missing next week’s first Test in Brisbane and Ireland’s Jamie Osborne has been called up as cover.The 23-year-old Osborne will arrive in Australia on Saturday and is the third injury replacement to link up with the squad. Ben White and Owen Farrell have already filled the gaps left by Tomos Williams and Elliot Daly respectively but the Lions management are being cagey about the precise details of Kinghorn’s injury, which he suffered during the first quarter of the 36-24 win over the Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trust me, he’s gonna be fine – Ben Earl backs Owen Farrell to roar for Lions

Farrell is set to make the first appearance of his fourth expedition with the side.

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6 d. ago Owen Farrell to make British and Irish Lions tour debut against AUNZ Invitational XV

Lions set for stern challenge against strong opposition in Adelaide ahead of first Test showdown with Australia

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6 d. ago Owen Farrell to make first appearance of Lions tour in final audition before Tests

The English fly half will feature off the bench in Adelaide as the Lions face an AUNZ Invitational XV

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6 d. ago Owen Farrell to make Lions tour debut in last chance for players to stake Test claims

Farrell among replacements against invitational XVBeirne leads Lions against former Aus-NZ Test playersOwen Farrell will feature in his first game of the British & Irish Lions tour on Saturday after being picked on the bench against an invitational XV comprising players from Australia and New Zealand in what will be the touring team’s final game before next week’s first Test.The 33-year-old last played international rugby at the 2023 Rugby World Cup before stepping away from Test rugby to “prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing” but is now set to play his 19th game for the Lions across four tours. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Five Scotland stars get final Lions Test audition chance as Owen Farrell decision made

Farrell picks heavy Scottish contingent in final warm-up match

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8 d. ago Lions captain Maro Itoje backs Owen Farrell for England return

Former captain Farrell is eligible for England again after agreeing a return to Saracens for next season from Racing 92.

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8 d. ago Owen Farrell takes part in first Lions training session as Itoje backs him for England return

‘A fit Owen Farrell makes any team better’Last played international rugby at 2023 World CupThe British & Irish Lions captain, Maro Itoje, says he would love to see Owen Farrell return to the England side next season after a two-year absence. Farrell has joined the Lions in Australia and Itoje believes England would benefit from Farrell’s return.Farrell, who will be 34 in September, last played for the national side at the 2023 World Cup before stepping away from Test rugby to “prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing”. Itoje, though, feels his Saracens teammate still has plenty to give should he declare himself available once again. Continue reading...

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