46 m. 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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98 m. ago Lions one win from ending wait – what we learned from the first Test

The British and Irish Lions beat Australia 27-19 in Brisbane on the first step to a first series win since 2013.

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2 h. ago The Lazy Sunday Quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 10 questions

Can you get the answers right in our quiz?

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2 h. ago I run as a giant testicle after losing my brother at 24 – we need to start talking balls

EXCLUSIVE: Toby is determined to stop other families suffering the devastation his family went through when they lost his brother Rob - and that means one awkward conversation at a time

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3 h. ago Hidden gem country 3 hours away praised for bargain prices, beauty and culture

From its bargain beaches to its variety of experiences and relaxed charm, the country is an affordable gem for those looking to holiday in Europe

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4 h. ago Lions call up Scotland lock ahead of second Test as squad grows again

Gregor Brown will join the tourists party in Melbourne after featuring for Scotland in Auckland on Friday

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4 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Hugo Ekitike and Marc Guehi latest as Alexander Isak statement made

Liverpool are trying to negotiate a transfer for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike after testing the water with Newcastle for Alexander Isak earlier in the week

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6 h. ago USA vs England LIVE: Result as tourists complete flawless summer on stormy night in DC

England conclude a three-Test summer tour

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13 h. ago ‘The Lions built this club’: watching the first Test at Ballymena RFC, home of Lions legends

The Northern Irish club that produced Willie John McBride and Syd Millar is steeped in the history of the Lions even if it has no players in the 2025 squadAn hour before kick-off, and I’m beginning to wonder if watching the first Test at Ballymena RFC was such a bright idea. It’s only me and the girl working the bar, and she doesn’t have a strong opinion on whether or not Tom Curry should be playing No 7. “Which paper did you say you were with, the Ballymena Guardian?” No, it’s the other Guardian, I say. “Oh, the Antrim one.”Just about the time I was beginning to think that all of Ballymena’s thousand-or-so members must have been among the tens of thousands going the other way into Portrush for the Open, they began to trickle in, one, two, three, four dozen, and more. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as Wales lose and Australia's superstar cavalry to play Lions second Test

The latest rugby news headlines as Wales' Under 20s World Championship campaign ends and the Lions win

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16 h. ago Disneyland at 70: artists on the park’s five best rides – and why they still captivate

The California theme park is busier than ever. We asked artists, designers and historians to weigh in on the attractions that stand the test of timeA visit to Disneyland can be an exhausting experience. The line for a ride can be hours long; there are hordes of overstimulated children and the sheer quantity of gift shops is overwhelming. When the park first opened, on 17 July 1955, an adult ticket cost $1 and kids were 50 cents: now a single day’s entry for one person can easily run $200 or more.Despite all the kitsch and cartoon capitalism, though, Disneyland still delivers moments of actual magic, and that’s largely due to the inventiveness of its theme park rides. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Andy Farrell says Lions in ‘a fantastic place’ to clinch Test series with a week to spare

Tourists will be harder to beat in Melbourne, says coachFarrell: ‘We’re delighted – but we can be better again’Andy Farrell believes the Lions can push on and clinch the series with a week to spare after their first Test win over Australia in Brisbane. It is the head coach’s view that the pressure is now firmly on the Wallabies and that his team also have plenty of improvement still in them.While the Lions lost some momentum in the second half of their 27-19 victory at Suncorp Stadium, they were 24-5 ahead after 41 minutes and Farrell says they will be even harder to beat in Melbourne next Saturday. “There is so much more in us,” said Farrell, suggesting the Lions were now in “a fantastic place” in terms of the series. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago S Club star Jon Lee shares details of crystal meth addiction that left him with ‘psychotic episodes’

Singer spent £250 a week on the substance, which he said cost more than his mortgage

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17 h. ago Ronan O'Gara claims Andy Farrell 'secretly fuming' as he makes big statement

The Lions seemed to take their foot off the gas in the first Test in Brisbane

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17 h. ago Lions hold off Australia fightback in worrying start to series

Australia 19-27 British and Irish Lions: The Lions survived a second-half stumble to go 1-0 against an at-times overmatched Australia

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17 h. ago Andy Farrell sings praises of 'absolutely immense' Lions duo as team selection is justified in Australia win

The British and Irish Lions are 1-0 up in the three-Test series against Australia

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17 h. ago Andy Farrell considers Lions Test team changes amid concern and stars returning

The Lions coach insists it is not a foregone conclusion the matchday 23 will be the same for next week's second Test

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17 h. ago Andy Farrell hails ‘big game players’ Tom Curry and Tadhg Beirne after flankers star in first Test win

The flankers delivered statement performances after winning a competitive fight for back row places

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18 h. 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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18 h. ago 'Honest conversations': Maro Itoje reacts after Lions dominate Australia in First Test to take series lead

Itoje brought up his 100th international cap in Lions’ win over Australia

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