6 h. ago Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was worried injury would wreck his Lions dream

Melbourne-born Tuipulotu was selected despite being sidelined since suffering a pectoral injury in January.

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8 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...

Society

8 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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8 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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9 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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9 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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9 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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9 h. ago The qualities that make Maro Itoje the ideal British and Irish Lions captain

After Itoje’s appointment as captain for the tour of Australia by Andy Farrell, Harry Latham-Coyle charts the journey of the player who emerged as the outstanding candidate for one of rugby’s greatest honours

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14 h. ago Lions squad announcement Live: Maro Itoje captain as Farrell reveals players

The players who will be touring Australia with the British and Irish Lions will learn their fate today

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16 h. ago Today's rugby news as new Lions captain Itoje in private meeting with Wales greats and All Black dies

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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22 h. ago Maro Itoje expected to be named Lions captain as Andy Farrell prepares to reveal squad

England skipper poised to lead the British and Irish Lions on their 10-match tour of Australia this summer

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27 h. ago Maro Itoje to be named British & Irish Lions captain for Australia tour

Itoje to be first English Lions captain in 24 years40-strong squad to be announced at O2 on ThursdayMaro Itoje will be named captain of the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia on Thursday, the Guardian understands. Itoje is set to become the first Englishman to lead the Lions in 24 years when he is unveiled as part of Andy Farrell’s squad announcement at a live event at the O2.Itoje, the England captain, became the overwhelming favourite for the role when it emerged Caelan Doris had suffered a shoulder injury last weekend that required surgery. The Ireland captain is a doubt for the tour of Australia, clearing the way for Itoje to be selected as captain and lead what is understood to be a 40-strong squad. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Caelan Doris requires shoulder 'procedure' in major injury scare ahead of British and Irish Lions tour

Doris was one of the big favourites to be named as captain by Andy Farrell

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