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The Latest Breaking News from the British and Irish Lions

England star joins Lions as cover for Argentina clash after injury scare

The British and Irish Lions face Argentina in Dublin on Friday evening for the first game of their tour but have injury concerns

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick names 16 uncapped players in 36-man England training squad

The group does not include players selected for the British and Irish Lions, or players from Gallagher Premiership finalists Bath and Leicester.

The Independent 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

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Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah

Western Force lock Sam Carter has been around for a long time and he wants to finish his glittering career with one final big match.

AAP

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

Savea and Beale on wish list for Lions invitational

First Nations and Pasifika XV coach Toutai Kefu says he'd love to have All Blacks star Ardie Savea and Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale available for selection.

AAP

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

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When do the British and Irish Lions play Australia? Full tour schedule, kick-off times and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the series against Australia

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje expected to be named Lions captain as Andy Farrell prepares to reveal squad

England skipper poised to lead the British and Irish Lions on their 10-match tour of Australia this summer

Evening Standard

England shake up coaching group ahead of summer tour to Argentina by adding two new faces

Bath attack coach Lee Blackett will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching group in the same role, while Byron McGuigan comes on board as assistant defence coach

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton: Ireland legend joins British & Irish Lions coaching staff for Australia tour

Former fly-half will reunite with Andy Farrell this summer ahead of a full-time coaching position with the IRFU

Evening Standard

Past heartbreak driving Nic White as Lions tour looms

A broken shoulder cruelled Nic White's chances of facing the British and Irish Lions 12 years ago, but he's hoping luck will be on his side this time around.

AAP

England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby due to injury

Capped 56 times internationally, Watson toured twice with the British and Irish Lions

The Independent UK

Wallabies unveil new jersey with Indigenous artwork designed by Dylan Pietsch

The Wallabies will wear a new kit featuring Indigenous artwork designed by one of their players when they face the British and Irish Lions next year

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The Independent UK

England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement

The 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests.

The Independent UK

Tom Curry counting on experience against South Africa for World Cup semi-final

Curry played in England’s 2019 final defeat but has beaten the Boks with both England and the British and Irish Lions.

AAP

Wallabies left in shade having missed chance to shine

After a weekend in which the AFL and NRL delivered thrilling grand finals, Australian rugby laments the lost opportunity of its worst World Cup campaign.

The Independent UK

Former Wales captain and coach Clive Rowlands dies aged 85

Rowlands also managed the British and Irish Lions and served as president of the Welsh Rugby Union.

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The Independent UK

Schedule announced for 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia

The 2025 Test series will begin on July 19 in Brisbane.

Bristol Post

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Exeter Chiefs linked with lock, Former Bath star returns to English rugby

All the latest rugby transfer rumours and gossip, confirmed moves, retirements, contract renewals and the last breaking news from around the Gallagher Premiership

The Independent UK

On this day in 2017: Owen Farrell secures series draw for Lions in New Zealand

The British and Irish Lions and the All Blacks produced a gripping three-Test series.

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Welsh teams to discover opponents within hours and Wales welcome special guest into camp

The latest rugby stories making the headlines in Wales and beyond

The Independent UK

Wales great Alun Wyn Jones to captain Barbarians against World XV at Twickenham

Jones called time on his international career on Friday after winning 170 caps for Wales and the British and Irish Lions.

The Independent UK

Wales international Josh Navidi forced into immediate retirement

The former British & Irish Lion suffered a neck injury last summeragainst South Africa

The Independent UK

Wales international Josh Navidi forced to retire with serious neck injury

The 32-year-old sustained the injury playing against South Africa last July.

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