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Lions snatch series win with magic MCG moment
That was an incredible game of Test match rugby, finished with a dagger blow to the hearts of Australian rugby by Irishman Hugo Keenan.
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Recapping the late chaos that saw the Lions win at the MCG
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British and Irish Lions player ratings after series-clinching win
The British & Irish Lions came back from an 18-point deficit to beat Australia 29-26 in front a mammoth crowd in Melbourne on Saturday.
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British and Irish Lions player ratings: Back row shines in Brisbane
The British and Irish Lions got the job done in Brisbane with a 27-19 win over Australia in the first Test, so who stood out at Suncorp?
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Farrell: We know what Australia will bring next weekend
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RUGBY
'The best in the world': Lions earn high praise but ex-All Blacks coach hasn't ruled Wallabies out
The Lions had a walkover win over the AUNZ XV in Adelaide, but ex All Blacks coach Ian Foster believes "they've got a lot of work to do".
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WALLABIES SQUAD NAMED
'Adaptable' Joe Schmidt simply had to turn to James O'Connor
With just 20 caps of Test experience between Ben Donaldson and Tom Lynagh, Joe Schmidt had no other choice but to bring James O'Connor into his Wallabies squad.
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'Rattled' O'Connor promises not to take Wallabies recall for granted
James O'Connor reacts to his shock Wallabies recall, telling reporters he missed Joe Schmidt's phone call and that this time he understands the significance of the opportunity he has in front of him.
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Wallabies vet excited for second Lions chance
Wallabies prop James Slipper has waited a "long, long time" but finally has the chance to erase the massive disappointment he felt in his last Test against the British and Irish Lions.
LIONS THROWBACK
When the Lions ended their 16-year losing streak vs. Australia
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When the British and Irish Lions beat World Champion South Africa
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Rugby
'Doesn't support big player welfare push': Schmidt fumes over Morgan's clean-out
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt was adamant Lions replacement Jac Morgan's late clean-out, which was reviewed by the officials, was illegal and should have denied the British and Irish Lions their series-sealing try.
Rugby
Brains and brawn: How the Wallabies can square the Lions series
Australia will be boosted by the return of Rob Valetini and Will Skelton in Melbourne. How they harness that go-forward and embrace the intensity of their First Nations and Pasifika colleagues, will be vital in the second Test.
Australia
Rugby World Cup
Do the Wallabies need a permanent captain? No, says Joe
Joe Schmidt says Harry Wilson is growing into the role as Wallabies captain, but the coach has no plans to make him the team's permanent leader despite the No. 8 leading Australia in nine of the last 10 Tests.
Rugby
British and Irish Lions vs. Australia Where to watch 2nd Test on TV, team news
Here is everything you need to know as the British and Irish Lions face the Wallabies in their second Test of the series Down Under.
New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
All Blacks progress report: How New Zealand are shaping up for Pumas, Springboks
The All Blacks secured a predictable series sweep over the second-string French this month, but what did it tell us about the far sterner challenges to come in 2025? Liam Napier runs the rule over the series.
Rugby
No Faf, Mapimpi for Springboks' Rugby Championship vs. Australia
South Africa have named their squad for the two Rugby Championship Tests at home to Australia next month as they begin the defence of their title, with no place for double World Cup winners Lukhanyo Am, Faf de Klerk and Makazola Mapimpi.
Rugby
'You need to take it to them': First Nations-Pasifika XV give Wallabies blueprint for second Lions Test
The Wallabies need look no further than the First Nations-Pasifika XV for a blueprint to rattle the Lions Melbourne -- while Lukhan Salakaia-Loto must surely be nearing a Test recall.
Rugby
First Nations and Pasifika 19-24 British and Irish Lions - match report
A heavily rotated British and Irish Lions side scraped past the First Nations and Pasifika XV on Tuesday, earning a 24-19 victory in their hardest fought match Down Under so far.
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Owen Farrell captains Lions in final tour match
Owen Farrell will captain the British and Irish Lions in their final tour match in Australia, against a First Nations-Pasifika XV at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Tuesday night.
Rugby
British and Irish Lions vs. First Nations-Pasifika: How to watch on TV, team news
Here is everything you need to know as the British and Irish Lions face the First Nations-Pasifika XV in their final tour game on Tuesday.
Rugby
Wallabies reject 'losing mentality' assertions
Wallabies veteran James Slipper has rejected Clive Woodward's comments that Australia have a "losing mentality" because they didn't chase a long-range consolation try.
Rugby
Farrell unable to understand 'social media poison'
Owen Farrell says he does not understand the social media "poison" that often surrounds top level sport and that contributed to him walking away from international rugby after the 2023 World Cup.
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- Australia 26-29 British and Irish Lions - 2nd Test match report
- Women's Rugby World Cup: England name experienced 32-player squad
- British and Irish Lions vs Australia: Farrell makes three changes for 2nd Test
- Schmidt tweaks Wallabies pack for 2nd Test
- British and Irish Lions vs. Australia: Spotlight on selection for 2nd Test
- British and Irish Lions: Farrell makes Test claim with captain's showing
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British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
