British & Irish Lions

Lions' rule blocks Pete Samu from representing Pasifika

Australia international Pete Samu has been ruled out of representing the Pasifika XV against the British and Irish Lions due to eligibility rules set by the Lions tour organisers.
18 July 2025

Andy Farrell urges Lions to stay humble ahead of Test opener

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has called on his squad to remain grounded ahead of Saturday’s first Test against Australia in Brisbane.
17 July 2025

Joe Schmidt confident as Wallabies face Lions without key trio

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt remains upbeat ahead of Saturday’s first Test against the British & Irish Lions, despite missing several key players due to injury.
17 July 2025

Harry Potter to start for Australia against Lions in first Test

Western Force winger Harry Potter named on right wing for Wallabies in Lions Test.
17 July 2025

Tom Curry wins back row spot for Lions opening Test against Australia

Tom Curry will start in the Lions' back row alongside Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan while Sione Tuipulotu will partner fellow countryman Huw Jones in the centres. Plus, the latest team news from the Australia camp.
17 July 2025

Ireland set to dominate Lions line-up for first Test against Wallabies - Report

The British & Irish Lions are expected to name a starting XV for Saturday’s first Test against Australia that includes up to eight Irish internationals according to reports.
16 July 2025

Mack Hansen set to miss Lions’ first Test vs Australia due to foot Injury

Ireland winger Mack Hansen looks set to miss the British & Irish Lions’ opening Test against Australia on Saturday due to a foot injury.
15 July 2025

Scotland trio added to Lions squad ahead of midweek match

Sutherland, Ashman, Graham added to Lions for First Nations midweek match.
14 July 2025

Tom Clarkson joins Lions squad as team arrives in Brisbane for first Test

Ireland’s Tom Clarkson added to the British and Irish Lions squad ahead of first Australia Test.
14 July 2025

Fridge After Christmas: Why the Invitational XV Was Left with the Leftovers and Aussie Rugby’s Higher-Ups Remain Tone-Deaf

Rugby fans tuning in to watch the much-hyped Invitational XV were left scratching their heads. Where were the global icons? The game-changers? The seasoned internationals like Aaron Smith, Richie Mo’unga, Sam Cane, Will Genia, Bernard Foley?
12 July 2025

Jamie George called up to Lions squad After Cowan-Dickie injury

Jamie George replaces injured Cowan-Dickie for Lions’ Australia Test tour.
12 July 2025

British and Irish Lions rout AUNZ Invitational 48-0 in final tune-up

British & Irish Lions beat AUNZ Invitational XV 48–0 in tour match
12 July 2025

James O'Connor recalled as Wallabies name squad for Lions series

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has recalled James O’Connor in the squad for the series against Lions.
11 July 2025

Jamie Osborne joins Lions as cover for injured Kinghorn

Jamie Osborne added to Lions squad amid concerns over Blair Kinghorn’s knee injury ahead of Tests.
10 July 2025

Owen Farrell set for Lions return in final match before Test series

Owen Farrell will make his first appearance for the British & Irish Lions on Saturday after being named on the bench for their final warm-up fixture against an invitational Australia–New Zealand XV.
10 July 2025

Andy Farrell demands sharper performance despite Lions victory

Andy Farrell admits Lions performance “patchy” and calls for improvements ahead of Tests.
9 July 2025

Lions sweat over Kinghorn injury ahead of Wallabies Test

Blair Kinghorn suffers knee injury; Lions’ full-back depth under strain before Australia Test.
9 July 2025

Lions triumph 36-24 over Brumbies in Canberra Test run

British & Irish Lions clinch a 36-24 win in Canberra, overcoming early scare to secure fourth straight tour victory
9 July 2025

Lions captain Itoje supports Owen Farrell's England return

Maro Itoje backs Owen Farrell’s England comeback after Lions tour call-up.
8 July 2025

Wallabies playmaker Noah Lolesio ruled out of Lions series

Wallabies will be without fly-half Noah Lolesio for the remainder of the series against the British and Irish Lions following a neck surgery.
8 July 2025