4 h. ago Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ Lions approach to Argentina clash

Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad.

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10 h. ago Lions to play eight different opponents on tour as two special teams formed

From Argentina in Dublin to a string of Super Rugby heavyweights, here is who Andy Farrell's side will take on

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12 h. ago How 'proven winner' Andy Farrell became British Lions head coach despite first tour disaster

Andy Farrell arrives in Australia as one of the pre-eminent international head coaches in world rugby - but things were very different for the British and Irish Lions' coach on his first tour as part of a very different Lions side

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14 h. ago Today's rugby news as Andy Farrell abandons Lions Test team exercise and Wales star gets new start

The latest rugby news stories from Wales, the Lions and beyond

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14 h. ago ‘That’s how it should be’: Lions selection wide open due to great competition says Andy Farrell

Maro Itoje captains the touring side for the first time and is joined in the starting XV by Marcus Smith.

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28 h. ago That’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists Lions places still up for grabs

Maro Itoje captains the touring side for the first time and is joined in the starting XV by Marcus Smith.

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32 h. ago Lions receive Tadhg Furlong fitness boost as team revealed for Argentina curtain

The Ireland prop has been battling a calf injury ahead of the tour

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36 h. ago Lions team announcement Live: Andy Farrell names side to face Argentina

The British Lions tour gets under way against Argentina in Dublin on Friday night

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40 h. ago Lions enjoy rare status as heavy favourites as Australia fight for credibility

Captain Maro Itoje and head coach Andy Farrell are out to mastermind a series win for the British and Irish Lions.

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40 h. ago Andy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the Lions back on top

The 50-year-old is only the second Englishman to hold the role in the last 75 years.

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52 h. ago Owen Farrell focuses on Saracens return but keeps Lions and England on back burner

Fly-half is determined to enjoy his rugby again after injury-disrupted time in France but his international future remains up in the airIf either call were to come, does Owen Farrell want to go on tour with England or the British & Irish Lions this summer? It is both the question that most intrigues and the one that he steadfastly does not answer following his return to Saracens.“There’s nothing for me to do other than concentrate on getting myself back here and getting myself in the best place I can and everything else is hypothetical,” is a typical example of his response. There were a number of others in the 20 minutes spent in his company, back at the StoneX stadium after a torrid season with Racing 92, but all gave little insight into what his reaction might be if Steve Borthwick or his dad, Andy Farrell, wish to call him up for either England’s summer tour of Argentina and the USA, or the Lions’ trip to Australia. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago How to watch British and Irish Lions tour 2025: TV channel and live stream for every match

Andy Farrell’s side face Argentina, Australia, Super Rugby and invitational teams during busy 10-game summer

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57 h. ago British and Irish Lions tour 2025: Fixtures, schedule, squad and how to watch

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

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59 h. ago Lions coach Johnny Sexton opens up on tension with Finn Russell before tour

Johnny Sexton has spoken about the tension between him and Finn Russell, now that he is coaching the Scotland fly half on this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour.

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61 h. ago Lions call up new player in fresh squad update as star flies to Dublin amid injury scare

Andy Farrell has called in another player as cover ahead of his side's first warm-up match against Argentina

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69 h. ago Johnny Sexton insists he is ‘here to help’ Finn Russell despite past Lions criticism

Russell included in 2021 Lions squad as Sexton omittedLions assistant coach says issue ‘blown out of proportion’Johnny Sexton has insisted he is “here to help” Finn Russell in his capacity as British & Irish Lions assistant coach, after the pair shook hands and cleared the air last month following the former Ireland captain’s previous criticism of the Scotland fly-half.Sexton toured with the Lions in 2013 and 2017 but was a surprise omission from Warren Gatland’s squad in 2021. In his autobiography, the former Ireland captain revealed how the snub “kills me to this day” and described Russell as a “media darling” before suggesting in a subsequent interview that he was “flashy”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago New Lions squad announcement as two to be released and one still missing

Andy Farrell's side will kick off their busy summer on Friday evening as they take on Argentina in Dublin

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8 d. ago Ben Curry happy to throw himself into England duty after Sale disappointment

The Sale captain linked up with Steve Borthwick’s squad just three days after his club were denied a place in Saturday’s Premiership final.

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8 d. ago British & Irish Lions calm fears over Tadhg Furlong’s fitness for Australia tour

Leinster prop may feature in URC final against Bulls‘We will put our best foot forward for Argentina’The British & Irish Lions have insisted they have no fitness concerns over the veteran tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong and have revealed he and other Premiership and URC finalists will be considered for their opening match against Argentina in Dublin next Friday.Furlong, who has started the last nine Lions Tests, has not played for his province since early May due to a calf injury, prompting fears over his availability for the Australia tour. Zander Fagerson also withdrew from the squad on Monday, leaving options at tighthead severely limited. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Finlay Bealham will be a great fit for the group – Lions head coach Andy Farrell

Bealham was called up after Glasgow Warriors tight head Zander Fagerson was ruled out of the summer tour to Australia with a calf problem.

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