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Andy Farrell explained the difficult phone call he had with his son Owen when he initially asked him to join the British & Irish Lions squad for tour Australia
Rugby Union 05/10/25 9:18am

Farrell reveals son Owen initially turned down Lions call-up in tearful phone call

Andy Farrell has revealed his son Owen initially turned down a British and Irish Lions call-up to Australia this summer after a tearful phone call.

Dan Sheehan will miss the start of next season for Leinster
Rugby Union 04/08/25 1:42pm

Lions hooker Sheehan handed four-match ban for illegal clear-out

British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches following his illegal clear-out of Australia's Tom Lynagh during Saturday's third Test.

Rugby Union 05/07/25 9:55am

Waratahs 10-21 British and Irish Lions - as it happened

Recap live commentary as the British and Irish Lions beat the Waratahs in Sydney for their fourth tour match, live on Sky Sports.

Rugby Union 07/07/25 1:50pm

Warburton: Curry under pressure to take 'big shot' at sealing Lions Test place

Sam Warburton says British and Irish lions flanker Tom Curry is under pressure to perform having been given a "big shot" at securing a starting spot for the first Test.

Rugby Union 16/06/25 5:13pm

'So much talent' - Rees-Zammit tipping Lions to whitewash Australia

Louis Rees-Zammit is tipping the British and Irish Lions to secure a Test series whitewash against Australia this summer.

Watch the Lions tour of Australia live on Sky Sports in 2025
Rugby Union 06/05/24 3:30pm

Lions 2025 tour: Dates, match schedule and venues

The 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, live on Sky Sports is underway.

Should Marcus Smith start the British and Irish Lions' first Test against Australia?
Rugby Union 16/04/25 1:00pm

Marcus Smith drifting into Lions no man's land?

Is Marcus Smith at risk of being overlooked as a starting British and Irish Lion this summer in Australia?

The British & Irish Lions squad and captain for the tour to Australia will be named live in front of more than 2,000 fans at London's iconic O2 arena
Rugby Union 10/03/25 9:00am

British & Irish Lions squad to be named live at The O2 in May

The British & Irish Lions squad and captain for the tour to Australia will be named live in front of more than 2,000 fans at London's O2 arena on Thursday May 8.

Danny Care chats to Sky Sports about his England and Harlequins career, in addition to missing out on four straight British and Irish Lions tours
Rugby Union 25/02/25 6:00am

Care: Disappointment, misery on my mind when thinking of Lions chances

Danny Care chats to Sky Sports about England highs and lows, his incredible longevity in the sport and despair at never becoming a British and Irish Lion.

Farrell's son Owen has been in negotiations with French club Racing 92 - a move which would end his England career
Rugby Union 11/01/24 11:51am

Farrell leaves Lions door open for son Owen despite England uncertainty

Andy Farrell has told Sky Sports 'there is no rule' prohibiting players playing for the Lions, opening the door for likes of Henry Arundell and potentially his son Owen.

Rugby Union 11/01/24 11:00am

Farrell named British & Irish Lions coach for Australia 2025 tour

Andy Farrell has been announced as the next head coach of the British and Irish Lions for their 2025 tour to Australia, live on Sky Sports.

Steve Borthwick, Andy Farrell and Gregor Townsend have all been named as the next potential British and Irish Lions head coach
Rugby Union 10/01/24 11:06am

British & Irish Lions to announce coach today: Who could it be?

The British and Irish Lions will announce their head coach for the 2025 tour to Australia, live on Sky Sports, today from 1pm.

British and Irish Lions 17/11/23 6:53am

British & Irish Lions announce historic partnership with Premiership, URC

The British & Irish Lions announced the formation of a historic partnership with the Premiership and URC for the 2025 Lions Tour to Australia, live on Sky.

Warburton, who led the British and Irish Lions as captain in 2013 and 2017, spoke to Sky Sports about the 2025 tour in Australia
Rugby Union 02/11/23 11:47am

Warburton: Farrell, Townsend, Borthwick potential next Lions coach

Two-time Lions tour captain Sam Warburton has told Sky Sports Andy Farrell, Gregor Townsend and Steve Borthwick are potential Lions coaches.

Andy Farrell was Lions defence coach under Warren Gatland on successful tours to Australia in 2013 and New Zealand in 2017
Rugby Union 31/10/23 10:36am

Gatland backs Farrell to coach Lions in 2025

Warren Gatland has announced he will not be putting his name forward to coach the Lions in Australia in 2025, and has backed Ireland's Andy Farrell.

Iain Henderson has claimed Warren Gatland selected players on reputation rather than form on the Lions' summer tour of South Africa
Rugby Union 23/09/21 1:54pm

Henderson: Gatland didn't pick Lions on form

Iain Henderson has criticised the Lions tactics in their series loss to South Africa and also claims Warren Gatland selected on reputation rather than form.

Warren Gatland felt big moments went against the Lions in the decisive third Test
Rugby Union 07/08/21 10:03pm

Gatland 'disappointed but proud' after Lions series loss

Warren Gatland was left to rue crucial moments he felt went against the Lions in the third-Test defeat to South Africa.

Gregor Townsend has implored his Lions attack to be ruthless with chances and score tries this Saturday
British and Irish Lions 06/08/21 3:26pm

Townsend urges Lions to create more vs Boks

Gregor Townsend insists the Lions' attack must deliver on its potential to topple South Africa in Saturday's series decider.

Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield speaks exclusively to Sky Sports ahead of Saturday's third Test
Rugby Union 05/08/21 1:47pm

Matfield on Bok injuries, SA changes, aerial battle

Former Springboks captain Victor Matfield discusses South Africa injuries, team changes for the Boks and Lions, and the aerial battle.

The British and Irish Lions and New Zealand played out a dramatic draw in the third Test four years ago
British and Irish Lions 04/08/21 4:08pm

British and Irish Lions series deciders: A look back

For the third tour in succession, a Lions Test series comes down to a compelling final-match decider, so we look at five of the most recent.

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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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