17 h. ago Two key areas where Scotland must improve in tour finale as Lions

Gregor Townsend makes five changes as Scots look to bounce back against Samoa

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18 h. ago ‘We’re not here to pay homage’: Lion turned Australia coach Geoff Parling on how hosts can stun tourists

There’s no room for sentiment as Wallabies assistant bids to leave country on a high before his move to Leicester TigersGeoff Parling is a perfect example of just how far sport can propel you in life. Growing up in Stockton-on-Tees he was a goalkeeper who did not start throwing a rugby ball around until the age of 12. Back then the chances of him coaching Australia in a British & Irish Lions series were about the same as seeing a snoozing koala up a gum tree in Hartlepool.Yet here he is now in a Wallaby tracksuit, preparing to complete the unique double of playing a Test for the Lions and then also coaching against them at the same exalted level. It is a parallel universe to 2013 when Parling was part of the triumphant Lions side in the final Test in Sydney. That night it was his crucial tackle on Jesse Mogg – “My long arms came in useful for once” – which snuffed out any chance of a home fightback. This weekend the aim is to do the precise opposite and restore a golden glow to ...

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35 h. ago Graham Price: Wales' recovery starts now and why Jac Morgan misses out for Lions

The Wales and Lions legend gives his views on Wales finally winning and the Lions team for the first Test

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36 h. ago Sweden stars ready for England revenge after Lionesses ace's 'scared' warning

England and Sweden are set for another Euros face-off in Switzerland, three years on from a one-sided semi-final which saw the Lionesses come out on top en route to glory

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38 h. ago The Lionesses are through to the quarter finals of the Women’s Euros 2025 – shop the best England merch

Will football come home again?

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63 h. ago England call Gabriel Oghre and Jamie Blamire into squad for USA Test amid hooker shortage

Curtis Langdon in line to start final summer match with Jamie George joining up with the Lions and Theo Dan injured against Argentina

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66 h. ago Lions reject ‘Geography Six’ comparisons after more squad additions before Wallabies Test

Scotland’s Sutherland, Ashman and Graham called upLions squad on tour of Australia now features 44 playersThe British & Irish Lions have defended the decision to fly three extra Scottish players to Australia and insist it is not a rerun of the “Geography Six” saga that generated controversy in New Zealand in 2017.Rory Sutherland, Darcy Graham and Ewan Ashman have been called up to provide cover for the Lions’ final midweek game next Tuesday in between the first and second Tests. The trio’s arrival will inflate the number of Lions on tour to a whopping 44 with Owen Farrell, Ben White, Jamie Osborne and, most recently, Jamie George and Thomas Clarkson having already been added to the party. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Euro 2025: England route to final as potential Spain showdown awaits Lionesses

A showdown with Spain is on the cards after Lionesses claim runners-up spot in Group D

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3 d. ago Euro 2025: Sarina Wiegman 'very happy' with Wales thrashing as England prepare for Sweden in quarter

Lionesses will face their conquerors from the 1984 final

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3 d. ago England thrash Wales before an unspoken boost ignites Euro 2025 hopes

England 6-1 Wales: Sarina Wiegman’s team produced a display with the fierce focus that has been present at their best previously and now the Lionesses must prepare for a quarter-final against Sweden on Thursday

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3 d. ago England's route to the 2025 Women's Euros Final: Lionesses will avoid World Champions until the final but face tough quarter

After stumbling in the first game against France, England have come rifling back and booked their spot in the quarter finals of the 2025 Women's Euros.

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3 d. ago Sarina Wiegman's masterstroke sees England sail through Euros group after initial stumble

England hit Wales for six in their final Euro 2025 group stage clash on Sunday evening - setting up a quarter-final clash with Sweden for the Lionesses

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3 d. ago How to watch England vs Wales for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Euro 2025 today

Lionesses know a quarter-final spot is on the line

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4 d. ago ‘We don’t want a fighting game’: Sarina Wiegman urges England to stay calm against Wales passion

The Lionesses can reach the quarter-finals with a win but Wales will be determined to deny their rivals

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4 d. ago ‘We don’t want a fighting game’: Sarina Wiegman wants England to stay calm against Wales passion

The Lionesses can reach the quarter-finals with a win but Wales will be determined to deny their rivals

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4 d. ago British & Irish Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV live: Reaction as tourists produce dominant display in big win

Lions 48-0 AUNZ Invitational XV: Tourists produce dominant performance in final match before first Test

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4 d. ago Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV LIVE: Latest score and updates from final warm

All eyes on Owen Farrell’s return as Adelaide hosts final warm-up fixture before First Test against Australia

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5 d. ago Rangers favourite set for huge WSL move as Scotland star makes key decision on future

The Rangers midfielder is set to depart the SWPL club this summer.

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5 d. ago Rangers favourite set for huge WSL move as Scotland star makes key transfer decision on future

The Rangers midfielder is set to depart the SWPL club this summer.

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6 d. ago Scotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking

Gregor Townsend’s side want a top-six spot to avoid a repeat of their tough 2023 World Cup group.

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