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Jac Morgan missed out on British and Irish Lions Test selection against Australia on Saturday - the first time the Lions will play a Test without a Welshman since 1896
Rugby Union 17/07/25 9:20am

Farrell defends call to name no Welshmen in Lions Test for first time since 1896

Andy Farrell has defended the call to name a British and Irish Lions Test side without a Welsh player for the first time since 1896 ahead of Saturday's first Test.

Australia seek a redemptive first Lions series victory in 24 years
Australia 16/07/25 12:00pm

Don’t write off Wallabies - why Lions series is far from foregone conclusion

The state Australian rugby is in ahead of the three-Test showdown with the Lions - and why the series is far from a foregone conclusion.

Sky Sports speaks to Brigitte Trafford, Howden's group chief corporate affairs officer (pictured with Howden ambassador and Lions legend Brian O'Driscoll) to find out more about their sponsorship
Rugby Union 16/07/25 6:00am

Lions front-of-shirt sponsor Howden: Who, how and why?

Sky Sports speak to British and Irish Lions principal partners Howden to find out more about them, plus how and why they became the front-of-shirt sponsor.

Rugby Union 14/07/25 9:36am

'Still room for improvement' | Warburton has his say on Lions Tour so far

Former British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has his say on where the team is currently as they prepare to take on Australia in the First Test on Saturday.

Watch the Lions tour of Australia live on Sky Sports in 2025
Rugby Union 14/07/25 10:15am

Lions tour of Australia: When and how to watch on Sky Sports

The British and Irish Lions face Australia in the third Test this Saturday – you can watch exclusively live on Sky Sports or stream with NOW.

O'Gara has picked Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong and Owen Farrell on his replacements bench for the first Lions Test vs Australia
Rugby Union 13/07/25 7:00am

O'Gara's Lions Test squad: 'I'd leave best players Sheehan, Furlong on bench'

Three-time British and Irish Lions tourist Ronan O'Gara has revealed his first Test XV to take on Australia, saying he would leave the best players on the bench.

Duhan van Der Merwe celebrates after scoring three tries in the British and Irish Lions' rout of the AUNZ XV
Rugby Union 12/07/25 9:55am

AUNZ XV vs British and Irish Lions: Reaction after statement Lions victory

Live commentary as the British and Irish Lions face the AUNZ XV in Adelaide for their sixth tour match, live on Sky Sports.

Tadhg Beirne, Henry Pollock and Huw Jones look to take their final chance to edge into the British and Irish Lions Test side
England 11/07/25 10:21am

Who can take last chance to break into Lions first Test XV?

Never in history has a British and Irish Lions side faced an Australia-New Zealand invitational XV before. On Saturday, Andy Farrell's tourists do just that.

James O'Connor has been recalled to the Australia squad three years after his last Test appearance
Rugby Union 11/07/25 6:11am

O'Connor recalled to 36-player Australia squad for Lions series

James O'Connor has returned to a Wallabies squad almost three years after his last Test, with the fly-half included to potentially face the British and Irish Lions.

Rugby Union 10/07/25 6:00am

McGeechan backs Furlong, Morgan and Irish centres for first Lions Test

Legendary former Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan has revealed his first Test XV to take on Australia, backing Tadhg Furlong, Jac Morgan and the two Irish centres to start.

Rugby Union 09/07/25 4:00pm

Biggar voices 'major concern' as labouring Lions provide Wallabies with Test optimism

As the Lions labour to victory over the Brumbies, Dan Biggar and Sam Warburton highlight weaknesses the Wallabies will look to exploit in the looming Test series.

Rugby Union 09/07/25 10:23am

Leaky Lions click to get past Brumbies but Kinghorn limps off

The British and Irish Lions secured a fourth victory on Australian soil, clicking to beat the Brumbies 36-24 in Canberra as full-back Blair Kinghorn limped off early.

Marcus Smith celebrates after scoring the Lions' third try against ACT Brumbies
Rugby Union 08/07/25 3:31pm

British and Irish Lions beat Brumbies: Reaction and Kinghorn injury update

Live commentary as the British and Irish Lions face the Brumbies in Canberra for their fifth tour match, live on Sky Sports.

Captain Harry Wilson gave Australia victory with a last-gasp try against Fiji
Rugby Union 06/07/25 8:50am

Schmidt admits Australia lack 'real confidence' for Lions series after shaky Fiji win

A last-gasp try by captain Harry Wilson saved Australia from a humiliating defeat against Fiji in Newcastle.

Elliot Daly receives a hug from team-mate Marcus Smith after scoring the Lions' seventh try against Western Force
Rugby Union 28/06/25 9:53am

As it happened: Lions go past 50 points as they run riot in Perth vs Western Force

Recap live commentary as the British and Irish Lions beat Western Force 54-7 in Perth live on Sky Sports.

Veteran James O'Connor has been overlooked by Australia
Lions 19/06/25 6:36am

O'Connor set to miss Lions series after being left out of Wallabies squad

James O'Connor is set to miss out on facing the British and Irish Lions after being left out of the Australia squad to play Fiji.

Rugby Union 10/06/25 6:00am

Tuipulotu: Born in Australia but playing for the Lions 'feels right'

Sione Tuipulotu was born in Australia and dreamed of playing for the Wallabies but could face them this summer in the red of the British and Irish Lions.

Joe Schmidt's emotional return to Dublin ended in defeat in the final match of the 2024 Autumn Nations series
Rugby Union 30/05/25 9:47am

Schmidt sees 'promising signs' for Wallabies ahead of Lions tour

Head coach Joe Schmidt sees "promising signs" for Australia ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour.

The British and Irish Lions drew with New Zealand in 2017 after a tied final Test
Rugby Union 27/05/25 11:00am

Extra-time under consideration should a deciding Lions Test end in draw

Extra-time could be played should a deciding third Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions finish in a draw.

Maro Itoje will captain the Lions in Australia
Rugby Union 15/05/25 2:36pm

Quinnell predicts 'powerful' Lions will whitewash Wallabies

Scott Quinnell says a “powerful” British and Irish Lions squad can whitewash Australia, despite an injury boosts for the hosts.

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Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

Features

Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

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