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The main talking points as British and Irish Lions target Australia whitewash

Prop Tadhg Furlong is set to for a landmark appearance.

The Independent UK

Wallabies' task to surf Sea of Red to relevancy

The Wallabies, who will carry surnames on their jerseys for the first time, can make names for themselves with an underdog British and Irish Lions triumph.

AAP

Maro Itoje welcomes ‘quality players’ into Lions squad as Scots are summoned

Scotland trio Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham will join up with Andy Farrell’s men over the coming week.

The Independent UK

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Matt Sherratt hopes ‘time to grieve’ allows Wales to bounce back

The Welsh led Japan 19-7 in Kitakyushu with 20 minutes remaining before losing 24-19.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell takes part in first Lions training session as Itoje backs him for England return

The British & Irish Lions captain, Maro Itoje, has said he would love to see Owen Farrell return to the England team

The Guardian - UK

Bath boss plays down Finn Russell injury fears after semi-final win over Bristol

The fly half, set to tour with the British and Irish Lions this summer, limped off late on in the 34-20 win at The Rec

The Independent UK

Northampton boss fumes over ‘out of order’ Henry Pollock incident in Champions Cup final

Northampton felt that their young back row was targeted late on in their defeat to Bordeaux-Begles

The Independent UK

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Emerging Wallabies star says no to Japan riches

Western Force star Carlo Tizzano says the lure of taking on the British and Irish Lions and featuring in a home World Cup convinced him to stay in Australia.

AAP

Ollie Chessum cleared for Premiership play-offs and Lions tour as citing dismissed

The Leicester lock had been facing a possible ban after being cited for a high tackle against Bath

The Independent UK

Inside the British and Irish Lions ‘first day of school’

Andy Farrell’s chosen 38 assembled for the first time at a Richmond hotel to begin their preparations for the tour of Australia

The Independent UK

Brian O’Driscoll tips Henry Pollock to ‘thrive’ on British and Irish Lions tour

The Northampton forward has taken English rugby by storm this season.

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions: The eye-grabbing inclusions and high-profile absentees

Andy Farrell has named a 38-man squad for the summer tour of Australia.

The Independent UK

The qualities that make Maro Itoje the ideal British and Irish Lions captain

BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS: After Itoje’s appointment as captain for the tour of Australia by Andy Farrell, Harry Latham-Coyle charts the journey of the player who emerged as the outstanding candidate for one of rugby’s greatest honours

The Independent UK

The pivotal British and Irish Lions pick that will set the tone for Australia tour

Farrell must make a number of difficult decisions before divulging his squad on Thursday as one of the sport’s great brands prepares to tackle the Wallabies this summer

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Ireland star Mack Hansen suffers injury blow ahead of Lions announcement

Hansen has suffered an ankle injury just a few days before the Lions squad is announced for the tour of Australia

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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 National (Scotland)

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.

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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?

Evening Standard

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.

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