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Johnny Sexton joins British and Irish Lions coaching staff as new Ireland role revealed

The former fly half will join Andy Farrell’s team of assistants in Australia before joining the head coach’s Ireland staff

The Independent UK

Rugby Australia posts $36.8m deficit amid wait for financial windfall to arrive

RA expects a commercial bonanza from British and Irish Lions tour after taking a hit from costs of running Waratahs, Brumbies and Rebels

The Guardian - AU

Injury update: Duhan van der Merwe on track for Lions selection despite ankle concern

Duhan van der Merwe has learned that he is on track to return to action in May, meaning his British and Irish Lions hopes remain alive.

The National (Scotland)

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British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell reveals stance on France-based players and son Owen

The Lions head coach will unveil his squad for the tour on 8 May

The Independent UK

Collaborative British and Irish Lions coaching team offers intriguing selection hints

A fluid group of assistants has been named by head coach Andy Farrell as preparations intensify for the tour of Australia

The Independent UK

Who are the British and Irish Lions assistant coaches and why have they been appointed?

Andy Farrell’s staff for the tour of Australia has been revealed

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell reveals British and Irish Lions coaching staff for tour of Australia

Scotland forwards coach John Dalziel is a surprise inclusion

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Richard Wigglesworth to be surprise addition to Lions coaching staff

The England attack coach is set to be added to Andy Farrell’s staff, that otherwise has a strong Irish flavour, for the tour of Australia this summer

The Independent UK

Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round four

Who might have caught Andy Farrell’s eye in the penultimate round of the tournament?

The Independent UK

Ex-Scotland captain Wainwright to take on fresh challenge for Doddie Aid

Doddie’s Grand Tour 2025 will begin at Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse this week, ending at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh at the weekend.

Evening Standard

Wallabies want competitiveness on Spring Tour

Wallabies leaders are hoping to use their Spring Tour to the UK and Ireland to sharpen up for next year's British and Irish Lions tour.

AAP

Australian rugby chief dismisses talk of one-sided British and Irish Lions series despite record defeat

The Wallabies suffered a record defeat to Argentina to spark further concern of a one-sided tour next summer

The Independent UK

Humbled Beale chuffed to be back in the Wallabies mix

Veteran utility Kurtley Beale says the carrot of 100 Test caps and the chance to play the British and Irish Lions helped keep him going during the dark times.

AAP

Rugby union cops another body blow as the Melbourne Rebels are axed. How can the sport bounce back?

The axing of the Melbourne Rebels from the Super Rugby competition, though not unexpected, is another blow to rugby union in Australia.

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AAP

Crusaders blood a Lion as Reds eye 25-year first

Former British and Irish Lions fullback Leigh Halfpenny will make his Crusaders debut as they look to continue a 25-year Christchurch stranglehold on the Reds.

AAP

High demand for Lions expected despite Wallabies fall

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is expecting 40,000 UK fans to tour for next year's British and Irish Lions series as tickets to nine matches are released.

AAP

Touring Wales to play Queensland Reds in 20-year first

The Queensland Reds have secured a clash with Wales to end their Australian tour, an initiative the club hopes becomes a fixture for visiting Test nations.

Evening Standard

Barry John: 'The King' was true rugby royalty whose skills defied logic

The sport's first superstar left a huge legacy with Wales, the British and Irish Lions and Cardiff

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The Independent UK

Wales and Lions great Barry John dies aged 79

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half fly-half was nicknamed ‘The King’ by New Zealand journalists in 1971.

The Independent UK

The two big questions facing Andy Farrell as British and Irish Lions coach

Getting the right blend in his coaching staff will be key for Farrell – but his biggest dilemma might be over his son Owen

AAP

Lions coach Farrell sure Wallabies 'will get it right'

Andy Farrell, the new British and Irish Lions coach, is sure the Wallabies will rebound to ensure the 2025 series will be "massive for Australian sport".

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions appoint Andy Farrell as head coach for Australia tour

The Ireland coach will lead the Lions down under in 2025.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell set to be named British and Irish Lions coach

The Ireland head coach is expected to lead the Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia

The Independent UK

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams dies aged 74

PR Williams has died at the age of 74

Wales Online

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