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British and Irish Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

Owen Farrell set to make tour debut in final warm-up match before first Australia Test

Evening Standard

Australia fly-half Noah Lolesio ruled out of Lions Test series after neck surgery

Australia have suffered a significant setback with confirmation that their first-choice fly-half, Noah Lolesio, will miss the Lions series through injury

The Guardian - UK

Trans-Tasman foes turn friends to tackle touring Lions

Waratahs flyhalf Tane Edmed says he's soaking up a rare chance to link with New Zealand players to face the Lions, as the trans-Tasman foes look to build bonds.

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British and Irish Lions vs Waratahs LIVE: Result, match stream and latest updates

Andy Farrell’s side made to work very hard in error-strewn Sydney victory

Evening Standard

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

Owen Farrell has joined the squad ahead of the test in Sydney

Evening Standard

Lions 52-12 Queensland Reds result: Match stream, score and latest updates from 2025 tour match

Andy Farrell’s side hoping for another big win over Super Rugby opposition in midweek clash in Brisbane

Evening Standard

British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds live: Result and reaction after Lions flex muscles to thrash hosts in Brisbane

Reds 12-52 British and Irish Lions: An injury to Elliot Daly took some of the shine off another big win for the tourists

The Independent UK

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British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds: Kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, lineups, odds today

Andy Farrell’s side hope to build on Western Force thrashing against more Super Rugby opposition as tour moves to Brisbane

Evening Standard

British and Irish Lions team vs Queensland Reds: Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan start midweek clash

James Ryan also fit after injury as Andy Farrell makes 14 changes from seven-try demolition of Western Force in tour opener

Evening Standard

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.

AAP

Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury

The British and Irish Lions may need to send an SOS to Scottish scrumhalf Ben White after Welsh veteran Tomos Williams was cut down by a hamstring injury.

AAP

Lions suffer injury blow in 54-7 win over Western Force

The British and Irish Lions will be sweating on the fitness of Tomos Williams after he copped an injury but they also showcased a rising star in Henry Pollock.

AAP

Lions v Western Force live: Result and reaction as impressive tourists run rampant in Perth

Western Force 7-54 Lions: A much-improved performance saw the Lions bounce back from defeat to Argentina to rout Australia’s weakest Super Rugby side

The Independent UK

How to watch Western Force vs British and Irish Lions: TV channel and live stream today

Andy Farrell’s side meet Super Rugby opponents in Australia tour opener

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AAP

Don't get injured: Nic White gets to play Lions at last

Veteran scrumhalf Nic White says it will be a "pinch-me" moment when he captains the Western Force against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday night.

AAP

'I have enough on my plate': Lions won't take the bait

The British and Irish Lions kick off their Australian tour on Saturday when they take on the Western Force, and coach Andy Farrell is keeping a laser focus.

Evening Standard

British and Irish Lions team: Henry Pollock starts with Dan Sheehan captain against Western Force

Andy Farrell makes 13 changes from Argentina defeat for opening match of Australia tour in Perth

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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

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AAP

Donaldson called up for Lions after Beale heartbreak

Only 24 hours after stating his desire to turn out for the Western Force against the Lions, Ben Donaldson is on his way to Perth as an injury replacement.

AAP

England players driven by 'humbling' loss to Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions will kick off their Australian tour against the Western Force on Saturday, and they've already got plenty of motivation.

AAP

Brother v brother as Lions brace for tough Force battle

The British & Irish Lions will be aiming to bounce back from their loss to Argentina with a bang when they take on the Western Force in Perth.

Evening Standard

Joe Schmidt hits back at British and Irish Lions over demands to release Australia stars for tour games

Wallabies coach standing his ground after Lions CEO Ben Calveley warning as war of words escalates before first tour match

The Independent UK

Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt rejects Lions’ demands as player release row rumbles on

The Lions have demanded that the Australia coach release more of his squad to feature in the tour games ahead of the three-Test series

AAP

Why star Force duo declined to cash in overseas

A day after re-signing flanker Carlo Tizzano until the end of 2027, the Western Force have locked away playmaker Ben Donaldson for another two years.

AAP

NRL to consider Perth Bears-Western Force player swap

Incoming NRL outfit Perth Bears and rugby union side Western Force could enter into a radical player-share agreement suggested by billionaire Andrew Forrest.

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