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

The Guardian - UK

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

Maro Itoje has urged teammates to beware Australia’s response as the British & Irish Lions seek to secure a series victory in Saturday’s second Test at the MCG

The Guardian - UK

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

The Leicester forward makes first Lions Test start against Wallabies at the MCG as he collides with mountainous adversary

The Guardian - UK

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‘The right thing to do – 100%’: Farrell praises Ringrose over late Lions concussion call

Garry Ringrose has been lauded for reporting concussion symptoms, which forced Andy Farrell into a late reshuffle for Saturday’s second Test

The Guardian - UK

Emily Scarratt to break England record at fifth Rugby World Cup for 2025 host nation

Centre Emily Scarratt will become the first English woman or man to play at a fifth Rugby World Cup with Zoe Aldcroft to lead the England squad

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies boosted by returning Rob Valetini and Will Skelton for second Lions Test

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has recalled the hulking forwards to add much-needed muscle for the must-win second Test at the MCG

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne’s rugby landscape opened up with Rebels’ demise – Storm are pouncing on the opportunity

The NRL club hope to entice young rugby union players to league by investing in strong pathway programs while Rugby Victoria drags its heels

The Guardian - AU

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Bring on the Wallabies: First Nations & Pasifika XV challenge Australia after narrow Lions defeat

The hastily assembled team of Indigenous Australians and islanders gave the tourists a fright and now want a crack at the national side

The Guardian - AU

Andy Farrell bills second Lions Test in Melbourne as ‘biggest game of our lives’

Andy Farrell has challenged his British & Irish Lions players to rouse themselves for ‘the biggest game of our lives’ in the second Test on Saturday after his second-string side edged past the First Nations & Pasifika XV

The Guardian - UK

Lions edge historic First Nations clash, but second Test picture is blurred

The British & Irish Lions beat the First Nations and Pasifika XV 24-19 in a match with the outcome in doubt until the final minutes

The Guardian - UK

If Lions complete Australia rout, clamour for tour of France will grow

It may open the Lions to accusations of parochialism, but there is a compelling case for staying in Europe

The Guardian - UK

Don't begrudge them: Carrigan gives Samoa trio blessing

Payne Haas could join the exodus to Samoa at the upcoming Pacific Championships.

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Jamie George full of pride in Lions return despite ‘midweek massive’ role

Hooker determined to ‘do the jersey proud’ against First Nations & Pasifika after late call-up and long journey

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell opens door to England return after sidestepping social media ‘poison’

Owen Farrell is considering making himself available for England again despite the social media ‘poison’ that contributed to him stepping back from Test rugby last year

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Kangaroos captain endorses next green and gold coach

Australia captain Isaah Yeo has backed Kevin Walters' looming appointment as Kangaroos coach, believing someone without club ties is right given the timing.

The Guardian - AU

Owen Farrell to captain Lions for first time in historic First Nations & Pasifika clash

Andy Farrell names his son as skipper ahead of Jamie George while Blair Kinghorn returns from injury as tourists swing the changes

The Guardian - UK

Dominant Lions must now deliver a display that can stand the test of time

Andy Farrell’s team faced a limp Australia in the first Test but must turn on the style to earn their place in history

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

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

The Scotland centre has the opportunity to seal a series win against Australia by winning the second Test in the city where he was born

The Guardian - UK

Lions call up Gregor Brown as foot problem hits Joe McCarthy’s second Test hopes

The Ireland lock Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the British & Irish Lions’ second Test against the Wallabies because of plantar fasciitis

The Guardian - AU

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

England make light work of the United States in 40-5 victory after Ilona Maher stars as US women beat Fiji 31-24 in rugby union double header

The Guardian - UK

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

The Northern Irish club that produced Willie John McBride and Syd Millar is steeped in the history of the Lions even if it has no players in the 2025 squad

The Guardian - AU

Unfancied Wallabies finish strong against Lions as Jorgensen and Potter glimmer in gold

Tourists dominated early on but Australian public’s reintroduction to union featured a gallant display

The Guardian - UK

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

Andy Farrell believes the Lions can push on and clinch the series with a week to spare after their first Test win over Australia

The Guardian - UK

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

Joe McCarthy was a revelation alongside Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry for the Lions, while Tom Lynagh had a brave debut for the Wallabies

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