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Australia v British and Irish Lions preview: Andy Farrell’s men to ‘overpower’ weakened Wallabies in a hard-fought series opener
Jared Wright 17 Jul 2025

Australia v British and Irish Lions preview: Andy Farrell’s men to ‘overpower’ weakened Wallabies in a hard-fought series opener

Our preview of the opening Test match between the Wallabies and the British and Irish Lions.

British and Irish Lions
Nigel Owens issues definitive verdict on ‘clever’ Springboks tactics after previous ‘problem’ with Rassie Erasmus’ innovation
Colin Newboult 17 Jul 2025

Nigel Owens issues definitive verdict on ‘clever’ Springboks tactics after previous ‘problem’ with Rassie Erasmus’ innovation

Nigel Owens has gone into detail about the Springboks' tactics last weekend and whether they should have been penalised.

South Africa
British and Irish Lions v Australia first Test: How to watch, live stream, kick-off time
Stephen Hurrell 17 Jul 2025

British and Irish Lions v Australia first Test: How to watch, live stream, kick-off time

The long-awaited first Test between the British and Irish Lions and the Wallabies will take place on Saturday in Brisbane. Here's how to watch.

British and Irish Lions
Joe Schmidt makes surprising confession over key Wallabies omissions as ‘psycho’ given shot at the British and Irish Lions
Colin Newboult 17 Jul 2025

Joe Schmidt makes surprising confession over key Wallabies omissions as ‘psycho’ given shot at the British and Irish Lions

Joe Schmidt has given an update on injured Wallabies Rob Valetini and Will Skelton.

Australia
Andy Farrell reveals reasoning behind decision to name first British & Irish Lions Test XV without a Welshman since 1896
David Skippers 17 Jul 2025

Andy Farrell reveals reasoning behind decision to name first British & Irish Lions Test XV without a Welshman since 1896

Andy Farrell explains his reasoning behind naming a British and Irish Lions Test XV without a Welshman for first time since 1896.

British and Irish Lions
Joe Schmidt hints at British and Irish Lions ‘disrespect’ amid 3-0 whitewash confidence
Colin Newboult 17 Jul 2025

Joe Schmidt hints at British and Irish Lions ‘disrespect’ amid 3-0 whitewash confidence

Joe Schmidt has responded having listened to the Wallabies being written off by many.

Australia
Sir John Kirwan ‘had a laugh’ at Springboks tactics in their ‘worst and most frustrating performance’ in a long time
Jared Wright 17 Jul 2025

Sir John Kirwan ‘had a laugh’ at Springboks tactics in their ‘worst and most frustrating performance’ in a long time

Sir John Kirwan has praised the Springboks' innovation but believes it was one of their worst performances in a long time.

South Africa
David Campese baffled by Joe Schmidt decision that ‘doesn’t make sense’ as Lions have ‘golden opportunity’ in first Test
David Campese 17 Jul 2025

David Campese baffled by Joe Schmidt decision that ‘doesn’t make sense’ as Lions have ‘golden opportunity’ in first Test

In his latest column, Wallabies legend David Campese unpacks the British & Irish Lions and Australia line-ups and predicts who will win the first Test.

British and Irish Lions
England team: Five takeaways as Steve Borthwick ‘believes in youth’ but with a George Ford ‘safety blanket’ against USA
Alex Spink 17 Jul 2025

England team: Five takeaways as Steve Borthwick ‘believes in youth’ but with a George Ford ‘safety blanket’ against USA

Reporting from Washington DC, here are Alex Spink's five takeaways from the England team to face USA.

England
British and Irish Lions team: Five unluckiest players as ‘perfect impact man’ is a victim of injury-hit backline
Adam Kyriacou 17 Jul 2025

British and Irish Lions team: Five unluckiest players as ‘perfect impact man’ is a victim of injury-hit backline

Following the announcement of the British and Irish Lions squad to face the Wallabies in the first Test, we pick out the five unluckiest players to miss out.

British and Irish Lions
France team v All Blacks: Fabien Galthie picks strongest side of the tour as Les Bleus seek to take advantage of Scott Robertson’s risky selections
Colin Newboult 17 Jul 2025

France team v All Blacks: Fabien Galthie picks strongest side of the tour as Les Bleus seek to take advantage of Scott Robertson’s risky selections

Fabien Galthie has named his France team to take on the All Blacks in Hamilton.

France
All Blacks team: Winners and losers as Damian McKenzie ‘gets his opportunity’ while sixth debutant set to make his bow
David Skippers 17 Jul 2025

All Blacks team: Winners and losers as Damian McKenzie ‘gets his opportunity’ while sixth debutant set to make his bow

Our winners and losers from Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad for their third Test against France.

New Zealand
British and Irish Lions team: Five takeaways as Andy Farrell backs ‘reputation over form’ with ‘brutal omission’
Colin Newboult 17 Jul 2025

British and Irish Lions team: Five takeaways as Andy Farrell backs ‘reputation over form’ with ‘brutal omission’

Planet Rugby's five takeaways after the British and Irish Lions announced their side to take on the Wallabies in the first Test.

British and Irish Lions
British and Irish Lions team: Winners and losers as Andy Farrell backs ‘out-of-sorts’ Englishman with no space for Welsh sentiments
Jared Wright 17 Jul 2025

British and Irish Lions team: Winners and losers as Andy Farrell backs ‘out-of-sorts’ Englishman with no space for Welsh sentiments

Our winners and losers from Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions team to tackle the Wallabies in the opening match of the three-Test Series.

British and Irish Lions
British and Irish Lions team: Maro Itoje hits 100 in an Ireland-heavy XV as Andy Farrell makes surprising calls for series opener
Jared Wright 17 Jul 2025

British and Irish Lions team: Maro Itoje hits 100 in an Ireland-heavy XV as Andy Farrell makes surprising calls for series opener

Andy Farrell has named the Lions team for the Test series opener.

British and Irish Lions
Wallabies team: Winners and losers as Joe Schmidt gambles after ‘disastrous’ setbacks for B&I Lions series opener
Jared Wright 17 Jul 2025

Wallabies team: Winners and losers as Joe Schmidt gambles after ‘disastrous’ setbacks for B&I Lions series opener

Our winners and losers from the Wallabies team selected for the British and Irish Lions opener.

Australia
Wallabies team: Joe Schmidt’s selection shocks as Australia rocked by injuries while Will Skelton misses British and Irish Lions opener
Jared Wright 17 Jul 2025

Wallabies team: Joe Schmidt’s selection shocks as Australia rocked by injuries while Will Skelton misses British and Irish Lions opener

Joe Schmidt has named the Wallabies matchday 23 for the opening Test match against the LIons.

Australia
All Blacks team: Scott Robertson gambles with 10 changes for third France Test as Damian McKenzie starts in place of injured Beauden Barrett
Colin Newboult 17 Jul 2025

All Blacks team: Scott Robertson gambles with 10 changes for third France Test as Damian McKenzie starts in place of injured Beauden Barrett

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named his side to take on France in the third and final Test of the series.

New Zealand
Ex-All Black reveals secret to thwarting Springboks’ open play lineout tactics
David Skippers 16 Jul 2025

Ex-All Black reveals secret to thwarting Springboks’ open play lineout tactics

Former All Blacks and Blues hooker James Parsons believes he knows how to counter the Springboks' open play lineout tactics which they used against Italy last weekend.

South Africa
England team: Winners and losers as full-back granted debut after a year of waiting and Bath star overlooked for starting spot
Jack Tunney 16 Jul 2025

England team: Winners and losers as full-back granted debut after a year of waiting and Bath star overlooked for starting spot

England have named a much-changed side to face the USA on Saturday after completing a whitewash over Argentina on South American soil.

News
Springboks great: ‘How much wine do Rassie Erasmus and Tony Brown have to think out these moves?’
Colin Newboult 16 Jul 2025

Springboks great: ‘How much wine do Rassie Erasmus and Tony Brown have to think out these moves?’

Springboks great Frans Steyn has hailed Rassie Erasmus' tactical genius.

South Africa
Frans Steyn: Damian de Allende has become the ‘Springboks Ma’a Nonu’ after New Zealand attack guru unlocked key trait
Colin Newboult 16 Jul 2025

Frans Steyn: Damian de Allende has become the ‘Springboks Ma’a Nonu’ after New Zealand attack guru unlocked key trait

Damian de Allende has been able to display more of his skill set since the conclusion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

South Africa
England team: Three uncapped players to start versus the USA as Steve Borthwick makes mass changes following Argentina success
Lawrence Nolan 16 Jul 2025

England team: Three uncapped players to start versus the USA as Steve Borthwick makes mass changes following Argentina success

Steve Borthwick has retained just three England players from last weekend’s series-clinching win over Argentina for this Saturday's match versus the USA.

England
Maro Itoje accuses Bundee Aki that he ‘messed me around’ as British and Irish Lions tour footage emerges
Lawrence Nolan 16 Jul 2025

Maro Itoje accuses Bundee Aki that he ‘messed me around’ as British and Irish Lions tour footage emerges

Footage has emerged of British and Irish Lions skipper Maro Itoje giving out to Bundee Aki for the way he has been treated by the tour fines committee.

British and Irish Lions
Mike Tindall-led breakaway league swoop for ex-All Black despite failed code hop
David Skippers 16 Jul 2025

Mike Tindall-led breakaway league swoop for ex-All Black despite failed code hop

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is reportedly set to return to rugby union was part of the Saudi Arabian-backed Rugby 360 competition.

New Zealand
Wallabies rocked as Joe Schmidt set to be without Australia linchpin for British and Irish Lions opener
Colin Newboult 16 Jul 2025

Wallabies rocked as Joe Schmidt set to be without Australia linchpin for British and Irish Lions opener

The injury news gets worse for the Wallabies and Joe Schmidt ahead of the first British and Irish Lions Test.

Australia
Jack Conan ‘nervous’ despite being given back-row starting spot in leaked Lions XV
Jack Tunney 16 Jul 2025

Jack Conan ‘nervous’ despite being given back-row starting spot in leaked Lions XV

The Irish back-row started all three test matches in the 2021 Lions tour of South Africa and is currently favourite for the number eight shirt.

British and Irish Lions
Matt Williams ‘mystified’ by ‘worst ever’ Warren Gatland selection and identifies ‘100 per cent fact’ that turned current Lions boss Andy Farrell into a winner
Lawrence Nolan 16 Jul 2025

Matt Williams ‘mystified’ by ‘worst ever’ Warren Gatland selection and identifies ‘100 per cent fact’ that turned current Lions boss Andy Farrell into a winner

Ex-Scotland boss Matt Williams has named Warren Gatland “worst selection” decision and identified what transformed Andy Farrell into winning coach.

British and Irish Lions
Wayne Barnes reveals officiating ‘concern’ for British and Irish Lions series and highlights previous clash which angered Rassie Erasmus
Colin Newboult 16 Jul 2025

Wayne Barnes reveals officiating ‘concern’ for British and Irish Lions series and highlights previous clash which angered Rassie Erasmus

Former elite Test referee Wayne Barnes has given thoughts on the officiating for the British and Irish Lions series.

British and Irish Lions
Ex-Crusaders star ‘genuinely’ believes All Blacks nine will reach Antoine Dupont heights
David Skippers 16 Jul 2025

Ex-Crusaders star ‘genuinely’ believes All Blacks nine will reach Antoine Dupont heights

Former Crusaders scrum-half Bryn Hall believes Cam Roigard can reach Antoine Dupont's heights as a number nine at international level.

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