News

Lions coach Andy Farrell isn't buying into the hype of a series sweep against Australia
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell isn't buying into predictions of a 3-0 series sweep over Australia.
And then there were none... Welsh rugby reels from Lions blow
For the first time in more than 100 years, no Welshman will be involved when the British and Irish Lions play a Test match.
Finn Russell’s redemption at the heart of different Scottish Lions story
Scottish midfield will be fielded for the first time in a Lions Test, with Russell taking ownership of the No 10 shirt ...
RUGBY.com.au1h
Suncorp Stadium sold out for first Lions Test as Rugby fans take over Brisbane
The sold-out sign has gone up at Suncorp Stadium, with a bumper crowd expected ahead of the first Test between the British & ...
The Roar24m
Pete Samu blocked from playing against the Lions in weird twist
In an extraordinary move that risks damaging relationships between Rugby Australia and the British and Irish Lions, the tourists have blocked Melbourne-born Wallaby ...
Lions wrestle with favourites tag as Wallabies mend and make do
The British & Irish Lions have rarely been as heavily favoured to win a test as they will be for their opening clash with ...
Why Lions series could save rugby union in Australia
Rugby union has slipped off the back pages and into crisis in Australia. The arrival of the British and Irish Lions might ...
Tom Lynagh to start at flyhalf for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions
Tom Lynagh will start at flyhalf for Australia against the Lions on Saturday, 36 years after his father, Michael, faced the ...
Rugby-Scotland name two Lions-bound forwards in team to play Samoa
AUCKLAND (Reuters) -Scotland will field the two forwards who are to join the British & Irish Lions in Friday’s test against ...
Australia injuries 'give Lions greater confidence'
The British and Irish Lions will have even "greater confidence" of beating Australia in the first Test after seeing the ...
British and Irish Lions grind out a 21-10 win over Waratahs for a third win in 8 days
The British and Irish Lions have secured a tough 21-10 win over New South Wales Waratahs for their third victory in eight ...