7 h. 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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7 h. ago Matt Fagerson backs brother Zander to bounce back from Lions tour heartbreak

The younger sibling said prop Zander “took it pretty hard” when he had to withdraw from what would have been his second Lions tour.

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8 h. ago Owen Farrell set for British and Irish Lions tour debut after training return

Former England captain won’t face the Brumbies, but should feature against AUNZ Invitational XV in Adelaide this weekend

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10 h. ago Owen Farrell closes in on Lions return: ‘He’s not missed a beat’

The 33-year-old is in line to make the first appearance of his fourth Lions tour in Adelaide

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13 h. ago Owen Farrell in line for Lions return after first full training session

The 33-year-old is in line to make the first appearance of his fourth Lions tour in Adelaide.

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35 h. ago Lions name strong team to face Brumbies as preparations ramp up for first Test

Majority of leading names selected by Andy Farrell for Canberra gameFirst-choice pairing of Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson-Park reunitedAndy Farrell has picked his strongest British & Irish Lions combination so far for his squad’s penultimate fixture before they take on Australia in Brisbane next week. The majority of the Lions’ leading names have been selected to start against the ACT Brumbies in what is clearly being seen as a dress rehearsal ahead of the first Test.The first-choice pairing of Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson-Park are reunited at half back inside an all-Irish centre pairing of Bundee Aki and Gary Ringrose, with Scotland’s Blair Kinghorn at full-back and the Anglo-Irish combination of Tommy Freeman and James Lowe on the wings. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago British and Irish Lions team vs ACT Brumbies: Andy Farrell goes strong ahead of first Test against Australia

Blair Kinghorn will make his first start at full-back on Wednesday

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35 h. ago Lions offer Test selection clues in strong side to face Brumbies

Maro Itoje returns to lead the British and Irish Lions against the Brumbies

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47 h. ago British and Irish Lions tour 2025: Results, fixtures, schedule and latest squad changes in Australia

Andy Farrell’s side record hat-trick of wins against Super Rugby opponents as Wallabies Test series edges closer

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51 h. ago Scratchy Lions win has simplified the Test selection equation for Andy Farrell | Robert Kitson

Time has come for head coach to cease experimenting and get down to business as Lions need to go all out or go homeFor some reason Dame Edna Everage sprang to mind in the wake of the British & Irish Lions’ less-than-marvellous display against the NSW Waratahs on Saturday. As Edna once waspishly told a fellow grand dame: “I’m trying to find a word to describe your outfit affordable.” It was not dissimilar to the lacklustre Lions in Sydney: all dressed up and nowhere to hide.It has been an awkward few days all round, with increasing amounts of potential comedic ammunition available to Aussie hecklers. “Mr Farrell, welcome to our hotel, we’ve held the family suite for you.” “Mate, was the pitch really damp on Saturday or were you blokes just wallowing in your own mediocrity?” It is reaching the point where the Lions need to start delivering a few short sharp punchlines of their own. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Wallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await

Captain Harry Wilson scores in 79th minute to secure 21-18 victory for AustraliaResult warns world that Joe Schmidt’s rebuilding side are again a dangerous forceThe Wallabies have got their 2025 season off to a victorious start and struck a crucial blow in the quest to win the 2027 World Cup at home with a tense 21-18 triumph over Fiji in Newcastle.The 79th minute shading of their fierce south Pacific rivals ignites Australia’s hopes ahead of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane on 19 July. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The British & Irish Lions' Test back line will have a heavily Scottish feel

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The centre pairing of Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones was the biggest positive of the British & Irish Lions' latest victory.

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3 d. ago British & Irish Lions are crying out for an injection of authority and aggression

NIK SIMON AT ALLIANZ STADIUM: As all 38 Lions players circled the Allianz Stadium after the final whistle, the cameras pointed towards a man who has not played a minute.

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3 d. ago Andy Farrell felt NSW Waratahs deliberately watered pitch to hinder Lions

Huw Jones’ two tries and an important touch down by Alex Mitchell were among the few highlights.

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3 d. ago British and Irish Lions vs Waratahs LIVE: Result, match stream and latest updates

Andy Farrell’s side made to work very hard in error-strewn Sydney victory

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3 d. ago NSW Waratahs v British & Irish Lions: rugby union tour match – as it happened

An unconvincing performance from the tourists delivered a win in Sydney v NSW WaratahsHannah Sumby has a query: “Van der Merwe covering forwards position from the bench seems a bit odd?”It’s a 5-3 bench now, so he’s not covering forwards. It appears he was just chucked Cummings’s shirt to put on as the changes were so late. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago British and Irish Lions vs Waratahs LIVE: Match stream, latest score and rugby updates today

Andy Farrell’s side looking for hat-trick of emphatic wins over Super Rugby opposition as Australia Tests edge closer

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3 d. ago Waratahs vs British & Irish Lions live: Result and reaction as error

Waratahs 10-21 Lions: A pretty poor performance from the Lions saw them escape with a narrow victory as few pressed their Test case

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3 d. ago Waratahs vs British & Irish Lions live: Latest score and updates as error

A tougher test will be expected as the Lions take on the Sydney side

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3 d. ago British and Irish Lions vs Waratahs LIVE: Latest score and updates after Huw Jones try

Andy Farrell’s side looking for hat-trick of emphatic wins over Super Rugby opposition as Australia Tests edge closer

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