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Hugo Keenan's dramatic final act snatches series victory for Lions over Wallabies

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We're not playing a pub team': Itoje warns Lions of wounded Wallabies at MCG

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Owen Farrell named on bench for Lions' second Test against Australia

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My message to the Lions: own the experience and convert it into your fuel | Ugo Monye

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Lions desperate for fast start in Test that will set the tone for Australia series

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Andy Farrell's victorious Lions stand on the verge of all-time greatness | Robert Kitson

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Hugo Keenan's dramatic final act snatches series victory for Lions over Wallabies

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We're not playing a pub team': Itoje warns Lions of wounded Wallabies at MCG

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Owen Farrell named on bench for Lions' second Test against Australia

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My message to the Lions: own the experience and convert it into your fuel | Ugo Monye

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Lions desperate for fast start in Test that will set the tone for Australia series

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Australian officials demand explanation over Lions' controversial last-gasp try

Phil Waugh, the Rugby Australia chief executive, called for accountability after the decision to award the Lions a last-gasp try which he deemed controversial.

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Jac's changed the game': a view from second Lions Test with Cwmtwrch RFC

Jac Morgan is the first British & Irish Lion from Cwmtwrch RFC, where he learned rugby. His international debut has brought pride and excitement to the club.

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'It meant the world' - Lions' last-gasp hero Hugo Keenan revels in career-high moment

Hugo Keenan will forever be known for scoring the try that secured the 2025 series win for the Lions, a remarkable moment in his career.

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Cool, calm and collected': Maro Itoje earns place in pantheon of Lions greats | Gerard Meagher

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Faith amid the fury - how Lion king Itoje keeps his peace

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Cool, calm and collected': Maro Itoje earns place in pantheon of Lions greats | Gerard Meagher

Mindfulness

Faith amid the fury - how Lion king Itoje keeps his peace

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Hugo Keenan scores dramatic last-gasp try to seal remarkable comeback victory for the Lions

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First Nations/Pasifika 19 Lions 24 as it happened: Midweek marvels struggle as Jamie Osborne dots down double on debut

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Farrell to captain Lions against Pasifika team

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Andy Farrell says Lions in a fantastic place' to clinch Test series with a week to spare

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Lions v Queensland Reds - Andy Farrell's team take the lead in Brisbane

The British and Irish Lions face the Reds in Brisbane amid preparations for their upcoming test against the Wallabies.

Lions v Queensland Reds - Hugo Keenan ruled out as five Irish start warm-up clash in Brisbane

The British and Irish Lions are playing against the Reds in Brisbane during their summer tour of Australia.

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Hugo Keenan scores dramatic last-gasp try to seal remarkable comeback victory for the Lions

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First Nations/Pasifika 19 Lions 24 as it happened: Midweek marvels struggle as Jamie Osborne dots down double on debut

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Farrell to captain Lions against Pasifika team

London politics

Andy Farrell says Lions in a fantastic place' to clinch Test series with a week to spare

London politics

Lions v Queensland Reds - Andy Farrell's team take the lead in Brisbane

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Lions v Queensland Reds - Hugo Keenan ruled out as five Irish start warm-up clash in Brisbane

Australia v British & Irish Lions: second Test live

Garry Ringrose withdrew from the match due to concussion effects.

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How do you bounce back from defeat in a first Lions Test? In 2009, our response was brutal | Ugo Monye

The Wallabies must adopt a more aggressive approach to level the series against the Lions.

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Johnson offers stark warning: Lions should expect fierce Wallabies backlash | Robert Kitson

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Lions' last midweek game: Pasifika show what tour's been missing, Owen Farrell's class and Irish positivity (mostly)

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Australia v Lions: Dan Sheehan crosses early in second half as Tourists tighten grip of Brisbane Test

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The Breakdown | Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost

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Owen Farrell's role and a lack of wizards from Oz: Our jury answer the key questions ahead of first Lions Test in Brisbane

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Jamie George called up as Lions lose Cowan-Dickie and Ringrose for first Australia Test

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Johnson offers stark warning: Lions should expect fierce Wallabies backlash | Robert Kitson

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Lions' last midweek game: Pasifika show what tour's been missing, Owen Farrell's class and Irish positivity (mostly)

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Australia v Lions: Dan Sheehan crosses early in second half as Tourists tighten grip of Brisbane Test

Soccer (FIFA)

The Breakdown | Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost

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Owen Farrell's role and a lack of wizards from Oz: Our jury answer the key questions ahead of first Lions Test in Brisbane

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Jamie George called up as Lions lose Cowan-Dickie and Ringrose for first Australia Test

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Chessum faces biggest challenge in rival Skelton as Lions await different beast'

Ollie Chessum's resilience and competitive spirit position him for a significant debut against the motivated Australian team.

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The right thing to do - 100%': Farrell praises Ringrose over late Lions concussion call

Garry Ringrose self-reported concussion symptoms, leading to a last-minute team reshuffle for the British & Irish Lions against the Wallabies.

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Nine Irish to start Lions second Test but Garry Ringrose misses out with concussion

Huw Jones replaces Ringrose in the starting lineup after the latter reported symptoms during training, alongside changes to the forwards with Porter and Chessum coming in.

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Tom Court on his Lions memories, making a return in red and how much he misses rugby and Ireland

Tom Court reflects on the significance of his heritage and journey as a former prop.

First Nations/Pasifika v Lions: Midweek marvels struggle in Melbourne with sides level at half-time

Game dynamics shifted at Marvel Stadium as the crowd engaged more due to intense gameplay.

First Nations/Pasifika v Lions: Second-half slump has opened the door for the midweek marvels to force their way into Test match plans

The final non-Test match of the 2025 Lions tour may lack excitement, but First Nations/Pasifika players look forward to a meaningful experience.

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Farrell 'doesn't understand' social media 'poison'

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Owen Farrell expected to be left out of Lions squad for first Wallabies Test

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AUNZ Invitational XV v British & Irish Lions: rugby union live

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Owen Farrell to make Lions tour debut in last chance for tourists to stake Test claims

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Farrell England return would be amazing - Itoje

Maro Itoje expresses excitement about Owen Farrell potentially returning to the England rugby team.

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Ex-England captain Farrell set for Lions call-up

Owen Farrell is being considered for the British and Irish Lions tour following Elliot Daly's injury.

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Farrell 'doesn't understand' social media 'poison'

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Owen Farrell expected to be left out of Lions squad for first Wallabies Test

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AUNZ Invitational XV v British & Irish Lions: rugby union live

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Owen Farrell to make Lions tour debut in last chance for tourists to stake Test claims

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Farrell England return would be amazing - Itoje

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Ex-England captain Farrell set for Lions call-up

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James Slipper urges Wallabies to ignore losing mentality' jibe with Lions series on the line

You've just got to kind of bank what's happened in the past in that game one ... we've got to not necessarily start again, but we've got to build on what we've started and making sure that under pressure we deliver that in the 80 minutes on the weekend.

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Tuipulotu believes stars have aligned' for him as Lions arrive in Melbourne

Sione Tuipulotu acknowledges he must improve his performance for the Lions' second Test.

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'Four years ago, I was in a very, very dark place, the initial diagnoses were not good' - From cancer back to commentary

Miles Harrison is known for narrating key moments in Lions Test series but resists the title "voice of the Lions."

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England outclass USA in dominant win amid lightning delays in Washington DC

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Van Poortvliet's last minute try seals dramatic series win for England in Argentina

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Northmore to make England debut against Argentina

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George Ford marks milestone by leading England to victory in Argentina

US politics

England outclass USA in dominant win amid lightning delays in Washington DC

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Van Poortvliet's last minute try seals dramatic series win for England in Argentina

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Northmore to make England debut against Argentina

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George Ford marks milestone by leading England to victory in Argentina

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The Lions built this club': watching the first Test at Ballymena RFC, home of Lions legends

The Lions is an idea that gets passed on from one generation to the next, follow it back long enough and you'll end up at two men who were born and bred in this very club, Willie John McBride and Syd Millar, who did as much as anyone to make the team into what they are today.

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Australia 19-27 British & Irish Lions: first Test player ratings

Tom Wright executed effective kicking from hand and managed to cover various Lions attacks without being responsible for any scores conceded.

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Early dominance enough for Lions to overpower Australia in Test opener despite sloppy finish

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AU/NZ Invitational XV v Lions: Andy Farrell's side turn on the power in dominant victory - as it happened

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Slow starts, the breakdown and pressure of selection are weighing heavy on Lions | Ugo Monye

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Irish stars struggle as Lions survive their biggest test so far against brave Waratahs

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Lions overcome difficult first-half to claim impressive win over Queensland Reds

Soccer (FIFA)

Early dominance enough for Lions to overpower Australia in Test opener despite sloppy finish

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AU/NZ Invitational XV v Lions: Andy Farrell's side turn on the power in dominant victory - as it happened

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Slow starts, the breakdown and pressure of selection are weighing heavy on Lions | Ugo Monye

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Irish stars struggle as Lions survive their biggest test so far against brave Waratahs

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Lions overcome difficult first-half to claim impressive win over Queensland Reds

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Lions lay down series marker and ease to victory over Australia in first Test

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Ruaidhri O'Connor: Fluffling Lions will push Andy Farrell to go green for Test series

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Lions lay down series marker and ease to victory over Australia in first Test

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Ruaidhri O'Connor: Fluffling Lions will push Andy Farrell to go green for Test series

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Australia v Lions: Tourists in control of Test at half-time in Brisbane

Andy Farrell faces Joe Schmidt in the first Test between Australia and the Lions in Brisbane.

Australia v British & Irish Lions: first Test live

Expectations are high for the Lions' victory over the Wallabies in the 2025 tour.

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Australia enter Lions' din with no guarantees that this circus will return

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Captain Harry Wilson backs Wallabies to surprise British & Irish Lions in first Test

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Wallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await

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Australia enter Lions' din with no guarantees that this circus will return

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Captain Harry Wilson backs Wallabies to surprise British & Irish Lions in first Test

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Wallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await

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Johnny Sexton backs flash' Finn Russell to produce his best on first Lions start

Finn Russell has the temperament to excel in his first Test start for the Lions against Australia.

Ellis Genge primed to summon spirit of 2022 as he runs into Australia again

Genge's journey from being inexperienced to influential in international rugby shows remarkable growth, highlighted by pivotal moments in his career against Australia.

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Saracens sign England prop Crake for PWR campaign

Liz Crake is a 30-year-old England loose-head prop signed by Saracens for the 2025-26 Premiership Women's Rugby season after a stint with Trailfinders.

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I played over 300 games for Arsenal...but nearly chose to play rugby instead!

I like to think I would have made it if I'd chosen rugby. I started off playing rugby league as well as union. I switched between fly-half and wing but I preferred to play fly-half.

Soccer (FIFA)

Lions still on red alert despite gaping holes in Australia's team-sheet | Robert Kitson

Andy Farrell prefers public engagement over isolation to manage pre-game stress.

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'That's a hotly contested one' - Andy Farrell explains Josh van der Flier omission for Lions' first Test

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'The play of the day was Mack Hansen' - Andy Farrell praises Ireland winger as he sweats on Tomos Williams' hamstring

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'That's a hotly contested one' - Andy Farrell explains Josh van der Flier omission for Lions' first Test

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'The play of the day was Mack Hansen' - Andy Farrell praises Ireland winger as he sweats on Tomos Williams' hamstring

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The Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation

Maro Itoje reflects on representation's impact in rugby, citing Ugo Monye's 2009 try as inspirational for young black players.

We're not here to pay homage': Lion turned Australia coach Geoff Parling on how hosts can stun tourists

Geoff Parling illustrates the transformative power of sport, evolving from player to coach at elite levels.

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New Zealand v Australia: women's rugby union Test live

The Wallaroos secured penalties early but struggled to convert pressure into points against the Black Ferns.

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Wallaroos name teenage sensation Waiaria Ellis to debut against Black Ferns as World Cup looms

Waiaria Ellis, a 17-year-old, has been drafted into Australia's women's rugby team, the Wallaroos, aiming to end a long losing streak against New Zealand.

Blair Kinghorn a doubt for Australia Test series as Andy Farrell urges Lions to improve

Injury concerns arise for the British & Irish Lions at full-back ahead of the first Test against Australia.

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ACT Brumbies v British & Irish Lions: tour match live

The Brumbies have historically been known as the antagonists in Australian rugby.

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Tommy O'Brien: 'I was thinking, this might be the end, my body is just not able for this'

Tommy O'Brien finally debuted in the Champions Cup and scored a try after a series of injuries.

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Ireland pass tough Georgian test in torrential rain but Jacob Stockdale emerges as doubt for Portugal clash

Ireland secured a victory against Georgia, highlighted by Tommy O'Brien's two tries.

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Georgia v Ireland preview: Tough Tbilisi test will shine a light on how strong the depth chart really is

The Ireland vs. Georgia match is crucial for both teams before their upcoming summer Tests.

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Ireland pass tough Georgian test in torrential rain but Jacob Stockdale emerges as doubt for Portugal clash

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Georgia v Ireland preview: Tough Tbilisi test will shine a light on how strong the depth chart really is

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All Blacks hold off depleted France in thriller and Wales slump again in Japan

New Zealand defeated France 31-27 in the series-opener, overcoming three cancelled tries with strong performances from Will Jordan and Beauden Barrett.

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Waratahs v Lions: Tadhg Beirne captains tourists in Sydney

Henry Pollock will not play against the Waratahs due to a calf injury.

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NSW Waratahs v British & Irish Lions: rugby union tour match live

Andy Farrell reports a minor calf injury to Henry Pollock, prompting a team reshuffle for upcoming fixtures.

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Andy Farrell plays down Lions full-back fears but Daly faces tour-ending injury

Elliot Daly's injury could end his tour, but the British & Irish Lions have sufficient options to cover the full-back position.

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Omokhuale & Royer join Saracens as Corrigan stays

Julia Omokhuale and Laetitia Royer join Saracens, while Alysha Corrigan re-signs with the club, marking significant roster changes for the team.

Saracens boss McCall signs new contract

Mark McCall expressed his gratitude and excitement for the opportunity to continue working with the players and staff at Saracens, highlighting their potential.

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Blair Kinghorn arrives to complete Lions set as Queensland Reds await

Blair Kinghorn is transitioning from celebrating Toulouse's Top 14 title to preparing for the British & Irish Lions tour.

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