2 h. ago Exuberance of youth could give Lions extra edge – and now the fun can really start

A fresh-looking squad containing reasonably few surprises has been named by Andy Farrell – who leaves out son, Owen

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4 h. ago The British and Irish Lions squad announcement RECAP: Full team revealed as Owen Farrell, Ben Curry and Jamie George among the omissions as Maro Itoje is named captain ahead of summer tour

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Andy Farrell is set to name his full squad for the  2025 British and Lions tour of Australia.

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5 h. ago Andy Farrell explains why son Owen was omitted from Lions squad

The fly half was left out of the initial 38-man squad named for the trip to Australia

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5 h. ago The Lions squad shock omissions, surprise selections and unwanted Wales truth

Wales have their lowest post-war contingent on a Lions tour

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6 h. ago Jac Morgan stuck on plane as Lions squad announced before cheers erupt down aisles

The Wales skipper was on a plane out in South Africa when he learned his Lions fate

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6 h. ago Lions squad 2025: electric Pollock forces way in but no space for Owen Farrell

Andy Farrell installs Itoje as captain for Australia tourLeinster provide record 12 players in 38-strong squadHenry Pollock has been included in the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer, capping a remarkable rise for the Northampton back-rower, but there is no place for Owen Farrell or another former England captain, Jamie George.Pollock, 20, is the standout name in Andy Farrell’s 38-man squad that, as revealed by the Guardian, is captained by Maro Itoje. When his name was read out by the Lions chair, Ieuan Evans, at a live event at the O2 in front of about 2,000 spectators, Pollock received by far the largest cheer. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Heartwarming reaction as Henry Pollock mobbed after British and Irish Lions call

Northampton Saints have four of their players heading to Australia for the British and Irish Lions tour as Henry Pollock received the love of his team-mates when the squad was announced

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6 h. ago British & Irish Lions: Henry Pollock in, Owen Farrell out and Maro Itoje captain for tour of Australia – live

All the latest as Andy Farrell’s touring party is unveiledEmail Niall your thoughts | Sign up for The BreakdownThis will be the Lions’ first tour of Australia since 2013, when the tourists prevailed 2-1. Warren Gatland’s side won 23-21 in Brisbane, lost 16-15 in Melbourne and then roared to a 41-16 victory in the Sydney decider.The Lions will play 10 fixtures this summer – one in Dublin and the rest in Australia. Here’s the full list of opponents: Continue reading...

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6 h. ago The British and Irish Lions squad announcement LIVE: Full team revealed as Owen Farrell, Ben Curry and Jamie George among the omissions as Maro Itoje is named captain ahead of summer tour

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Andy Farrell is set to name his full squad for the  2025 British and Lions tour of Australia.

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6 h. ago Lions 2025 squad announced: Maro Itoje named captain as Henry Pollock gets the nod

England and Saracens skipper is the first player of colour to be given the armband

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7 h. ago Owen Farrell left out of British and Irish Lions squad as Maro Itoje named captain

Andy Farrell has unveiled his 38-player squad to face the Wallabies later this year

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7 h. ago British and Irish Lions squad LIVE: Owen Farrell misses out and captaincy selection revealed

Maro Itoje has been named captain as Andy Farrell unveiled his squad for the tour of Australia

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7 h. ago Lions rugby squad in full as raft of Welsh candidates miss out

Andy Farrell has unveiled his 38-man British & Irish Lions touring party to face Australia this summer

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7 h. ago British & Irish Lions squad named as Maro Itoje picked as captain for Australia tour

Maro Itoje has been named as the captain for the British and Irish Lions with Andy Farrell backing the England skipper whilst also selecting Northampton hotshot Henry Pollock

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7 h. ago The British and Irish Lions squad announcement LIVE: Full team revealed as Andy Farrell makes decision for Australia with Maro Itoje named as captain

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Andy Farrell is set to name his full squad for the  2025 British and Lions tour of Australia.

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7 h. ago British & Irish Lions rugby squad announced with Itoje captain for tour of Australia – live

All the latest as Andy Farrell’s 40-strong party is unveiledEmail Niall your thoughts | Sign up for The BreakdownThis will be the Lions’ first tour of Australia since 2013, when the tourists prevailed 2-1. Warren Gatland’s side won 23-21 in Brisbane, lost 16-15 in Melbourne and then roared to a 41-16 victory in the Sydney decider.The Lions will play 10 fixtures this summer – one in Dublin and the rest in Australia. Here’s the full list of opponents: Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Live stream of Lions squad announcement as Scottish contingent await fate and captain is named

Andy Farrell to unveil his selections for tour of Australia

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7 h. ago Live stream of Lions squad announcement as Scottish contingent await fate

Andy Farrell to unveil his selections for tour of Australia

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9 h. ago Watch the Lions squad announcement live stream for free here

A live stream of the British and Irish Lions squad announcement is being broadcast on Thursday

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10 h. ago British & Irish Lions rugby squad announced for tour of Australia – live

All the latest as Andy Farrell’s 40-strong party is unveiledEmail Niall your thoughts | Sign up for The BreakdownLions szn is officially here. The first Test against Australia in Brisbane is just over a couple of months away, and the curtain-raiser against Argentina in Dublin will be upon us in six weeks’ time.This is the biggest milestone on the road to opening night, as Andy Farrell picks an expected 40-man squad from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales’ finest. It’ll be a career highlight for many players, and a day of great disappointment for others. Continue reading...

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