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Injury-hit Lions expect 'big step up' against Reds

Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions on Australian soil for the first time against the Queensland Reds, while one injured star is heading home.

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Sione Tuipulotu laughs off ‘Aussie’ dig during British & Irish Lions tour

The National (Scotland)

Don’t know how funny that gag is – Sione Tuipulotu laughs off ‘Aussie’ dig

Western Force’s stadium announcer introduced the British and Irish Lions’ four southern hemisphere-raised players by the countries of their birth.

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British and Irish Lions hammer Western Force but Tomos Williams suffers injury

Williams was among the Lions’ star performers at Optus Stadium but his match was over when he injured his left hamstring in the 47th minute.

The National (Scotland)

Lions cut loose with eight-try win over Western Force for solid start in Australia

The British & Irish Lions beat Western Force 54-7 in Perth despite an awkward opening, but Tomos Williams limped off after scoring two tries

The Guardian - UK

Lions 54-7 Western Force: Big win in Perth to kick off 2025 tour

A possible injury to Tomos Williams will leave Andy Farrell concerned

Evening Standard

Tomos Williams injury mars rampant Lions thrashing of Western Force

Western Force 7-54 Lions: Welsh scrum-half Williams impressed in a much-improved Lions performance from the Argentina defeat, but then suffered a cruel blow

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Western Force 7-54 British & Irish Lions: rugby union – as it happened

An improved second half secured a comfortable win in Perth for the tourists

The Guardian - UK

Test run-in starts as Lions kickstart journey on Fury Road against Western Force

Playing five matches in 15 days across 5,700km makes Saturday’s opener in Perth more significant than it might first appear

The Guardian - UK

Is British and Irish Lions vs Western Force on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know as the tourists play their first game in Australia

The Independent UK

Farrell backs Pollock to prove ‘point of difference’ for Lions in striking selection

Henry Pollock has been handed the glittering prize of a lifetime against Western Force with the chance to impress for the British & Irish Lions

The Guardian - UK

Western Force vs British and Irish Lions: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Andy Farrell’s side looking to bounce back from Argentina defeat as they kick off Australia tour against Super Rugby opposition

Evening Standard

Beale picks out Lions’ ‘danger man’ Russell as biggest threat to Australia

Kurtley Beale sees Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaali as keys to the Wallabies’ hopes and said he has learned from his infamous slip in 2013

The Guardian - AU

Andy Farrell’s Lions land in Australia aiming to revive the spirit of Sydney

Chest-thumping speech before the 2013 series decider is part of Lions lore and can be the head coach’s mantra for his 2025 tourists

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The Independent UK

Finn Russell says Andy Farrell helped put any tension with Johnny Sexton to bed

Sexton has previously been critical of Russell.

The Independent UK

Why the Lions should take positives from ‘clunky’ Argentina defeat despite Andy Farrell fury

Head coach Andy Farrell fumed over aspects of the tourists’ opening showing but there was plenty to encourage against the Pumas in Dublin

The Independent UK

Lions break new ground in lucrative tour opener — but Argentina clash has selection significance too

A first fixture in Dublin is somewhat fitting for a squad full of Irish influence – but Argentina could prove tricky prey as the Lions summer gets underway

The Independent UK

Finn Russell signs new contract at Bath following Premiership final win

Russell was integral to Bath’s success at Twickenham last weekend

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The Independent UK

Danny Care backs ‘incredible’ Marcus Smith to make mark on Lions tour

The Harlequins playmaker will wear the number 15 jersey in the Lions’ pre-tour clash with Argentina.

The Independent UK

Lions receive Tadhg Furlong fitness boost as team revealed for Argentina curtain-raiser

The Ireland prop has been battling a calf injury ahead of the tour

The Independent UK

Lions coach Johnny Sexton opens up on tension with Finn Russell before tour

Johnny Sexton has spoken about the tension between him and Finn Russell, now that he is coaching the Scotland fly half on this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour.

The Guardian - UK

End-of-season rugby union awards: best games, players and more

Champagne tries and offloads to retired greats and future stars, here are the highlights of the 2024-25 season

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton insists he is ‘here to help’ Finn Russell despite past Lions criticism

The former Ireland captain was critical of the Scotland fly-half after being omitted from the 2021 Lions squad, but now says the issue has been ‘blown out of proportion’

The Independent UK

Finn Russell sets sights on Lions success after long-awaited title triumph with Bath

The Scotland fly half will join up with Andy Farrell’s squad in Dublin this week having ended Bath’s 29-year wait for Premiership success

The Guardian - UK

‘A special moment’: Russell revels in Bath glory as focus turns to Lions

Fly-half relishes end to his 10-year wait for a league title before homing in on British & Irish Lions challenge

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