12 h. ago ‘We need to punch holes’: Maro Itoje calls on Lions to take battle to Brumbies

With the Test series looming, Lions captain has urged a strong XV to issue an emphatic statement in CanberraA verdict has finally been reached in the “mushroom murder” trial that gripped the whole of Australia, but the jury is still out on the touring British & Irish Lions. With the first Test looming next week, now would be a perfect time to issue an emphatic statement and the captain, Maro Itoje, is urging his well-stacked team to do exactly that.There have been glimpses of some highly effective Lions combinations at various stages on their travels, even in defeat against Argentina back in Dublin when their attacking shape showed initial promise. What has held them back, aside from every Lions squad’s perpetual search for cohesion, has been an occasional tendency to play too laterally rather than going route one and blowing the front door off its hinges. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Lions captain Maro Itoje backs Owen Farrell for England return

Former captain Farrell is eligible for England again after agreeing a return to Saracens for next season from Racing 92.

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18 h. ago Owen Farrell takes part in first Lions training session as Itoje backs him for England return

‘A fit Owen Farrell makes any team better’Last played international rugby at 2023 World CupThe British & Irish Lions captain, Maro Itoje, says he would love to see Owen Farrell return to the England side next season after a two-year absence. Farrell has joined the Lions in Australia and Itoje believes England would benefit from Farrell’s return.Farrell, who will be 34 in September, last played for the national side at the 2023 World Cup before stepping away from Test rugby to “prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing”. Itoje, though, feels his Saracens teammate still has plenty to give should he declare himself available once again. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Lions offer Test selection clues in strong side to face Brumbies

Maro Itoje returns to lead the British and Irish Lions against the Brumbies

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3 d. ago How to watch France vs England for FREE as Lionesses begin defence at Euro 2025

England begin the defence of their European Championship crown on Saturday night as they take on France, with the Lionesses pitted in the so-called group of death

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5 d. ago Andy Farrell demands end to social media ‘nonsense’ after son Owen’s Lions call

The younger Farrell had taken a break from international rugby after teh 2023 World Cup to prioritise his mental wellbeing

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5 d. ago Lions chance for key Scotland pairing but Owen Farrell call is tough on Tom Jordan

Kinghorn also to start against the Waratahs

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5 d. ago Lions call up Owen Farrell to replace the injured Elliot Daly

Daly will miss the rest of the tour after sustaining a fractured forearm.

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5 d. ago Owen Farrell called up by Lions after fractured arm ends Elliot Daly’s tour

Farrell, 33, will arrive in Australia on FridayDaly suffered the injury during win over Queensland RedsAndy Farrell has called up his son Owen to join the British & Irish Lions squad in Australia as a replacement for Elliot Daly, who has been ruled out of the tour with a broken forearm. Farrell Jr, consequently, will feature on his fourth Lions expedition at the age of 33 and is due to join the squad on Friday.With 112 caps for England and six Lions Test appearances, Farrell unquestionably has big-game experience a relentless competitive edge. He has endured an injury-plagued Top 14 season at Racing 92, however, and has not played international rugby since the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Today's rugby news as Owen Farrell set to be called into Lions squad in huge overnight twist

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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6 d. ago Freeman bags two tries as dominant Lions impress against Queensland Reds

Queensland Reds 12-52 British & Irish LionsElliot Daly forced off after taking a painful blowLet’s just say that a stiffer examination awaits the British & Irish Lions when their long-awaited Test series against Australia kicks off at this venue in just over a fortnight. The Queensland Reds had their moments in the first half but were put away with something to spare by an increasingly dominant visiting side.The Lions did blow hot and cold at times, still clearly striving for the all-important little connections that make such a massive difference at this level. But in Maro Itoje they had a captain clearly determined to lead from the front and a couple of tries for his England teammate Tommy Freeman helped the men in red rack up eight tries. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago British and Irish Lions star owns up to bedroom blunder after arriving late to camp

Blair Kinghorn was the last member of the British and Irish Lions squad to arrive and as soon as he checked into the team hotel waltzed into his room and accidentally woke up Maro Itoje

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7 d. ago Blair Kinghorn gives Lions skipper Maro Itoje a rude awakening

Kinghorn has now arrived in Australia for the British and Irish Lions tour after winning the French Top 14 title with Toulouse

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8 d. ago Gavin Henson makes Owen Farrell Lions call after spotting problem with Finn Russell

Wales icon Gavin Henson says the starting fly-half for the first Test is the biggest call for Andy Farrell.

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8 d. ago Scotland man called up by British & Irish Lions after 'shocking news'

Three Scots named in team to face Queensland Reds

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9 d. ago Tomos Williams ruled out of Lions tour as replacement called up

The Welsh scrum-half suffered the cruel blow after scoring the second of his two tries against Western Force in Perth on Saturday

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1 week ago Today's rugby news as cult hero lands Welsh coaching job and North goes controversial with Lions call

These are the rugby stories making headlines on the morning of Saturday, June 28

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1 week ago Henry Pollock tipped to fly high on the biggest stage by Lions boss Andy Farrell

The swaggering Northampton back row is the squad’s youngest player.

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1 week ago Almost half of Brits wish there was more women's sport on TV, new research reveals

The Lionesses and Red Roses have joined forces with LG to call for increased live women's sport coverage

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1 week ago Henry Pollock to make first British and Irish Lions start against Western Force

The 20-year-old rising star won made his debut off the bench in Friday’s 28-24 defeat by Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.

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