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Garry Ringrose removed himself from the British and Irish Lions second Test starting team due to concussion symptoms
Rugby Union 24/07/25 5:44am

Farrell: 'Selfless' Ringrose removed himself from Test team after being picked

Garry Ringrose removed himself from British and Irish Lions second Test selection due to concussion symptoms having already been internally named in the starting XV.

Bundee Aki has been named to start as one of three British and Irish Lions changes to face Australia
Rugby Union 24/07/25 2:48am

Aki among Lions changes as Farrell included in squad for second Test

Bundee Aki, Ollie Chessum and Andrew Porter have come in to start for the British and Irish Lions in their second Test against Australia.

Have the likes of Jac Morgan, Blair Kinghorn and Ben White played their way into Saturday's Lions Test squad?
Rugby Union 23/07/25 6:00am

Which Lions played their way into Test reckoning despite scrappy midweek win?

We look at which Lions players may have played their way into the Test squad for Saturday's clash vs Australia despite Tuesday's unconvincing win.

Rugby Union 22/07/25 4:00pm

'Part of the masterplan' - Has Farrell played his way into Lions Test squad?

Has Owen Farrell played his way into the British and Irish Lions squad for Saturday's second Test against Australia?

Rob Leota of the First Nations and Pasifika scores a try
Rugby Union 22/07/25 9:55am

Lions hold on for unconvincing win vs First Nations & Pasifika - as it happened

Live commentary as the British and Irish Lions face First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne in their final provincial tour game - live on Sky Sports Action.

Jamie Osborne finished two tries as the British and Irish Lions picked up a narrow win over First Nations & Pasifika
Rugby Union 22/07/25 6:53am

Error-strewn Lions edge past First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne

An error-strewn Lions display eventually saw them confirm a 24-19 win over a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne on a night of much frustration.

Jamie George has been called up to the British and Irish Lions squad
Rugby Union 21/07/25 5:00pm

'I'm not going to let this slip' - George ready for Lions chance after 47-hour trek

It took 47 hours for Jamie George to get to Australia to link up with the British and Irish Lions again. Now the hooker is determined to take his last opportunity.

Rugby Union 21/07/25 10:27am

'Unbelievable opportunity' - Farrell ready to lead 'tightest Lions group'

Owen Farrell has told Sky Sports the current British and Irish Lions team are the "tightest he's seen" in the four tours he has experienced as a player. 

Owen Farrell, son of Lions head coach Andy, will captain the Lions on Tuesday vs a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne
Rugby Union 21/07/25 5:00am

Farrell to captain Lions for Tuesday's clash vs First Nations & Pasifika XV

Owen Farrell to captain British and Irish Lions in final midweek tour match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV on Tuesday.

Tadhg Beirne, Finn Russell and Tom Curry were three superb performers for the British and Irish Lions in Test victory over Australia
Rugby Union 20/07/25 7:00am

Winners, losers as Lions get into groove while Australia pin hopes on returnees

The key winners and losers as the Lions got into their groove vs Australia with first Test victory, while Joe Schmidt's Wallabies pin their hopes on injury returnees.

Rugby Union 19/07/25 2:38pm

O'Gara: Lions could win by 40 if 'fuming' Farrell nails improvements

Andy Farrell will have been left "fuming but delighted" by the Lions' performance as they seized control of the Test series against Australia, says Ronan O'Gara.

Tom Curry was among the try scorers in an impressive individual performance as the Lions beat Australia in Brisbane
Rugby Union 19/07/25 12:50pm

Lions dominate Australia in Brisbane to take series lead

Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions produced a dominant display against Australia in Brisbane to win 27-19 and move 1-0 ahead in their three-Test series.

Sione Tuipulotu of the British and Irish Lions celebrates after scoring a try
Rugby Union 18/07/25 11:04am

Lions seal first Test victory over Australia - as it happened

Reaction and analysis from Suncorp Stadium where the British and Irish Lions charge of the Test series with victory over Australia.

The British and Irish Lions begin their Test series against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, exclusively live on Sky Sports
Australia 18/07/25 5:00pm

Pundits' predictions for Lions' first Test vs Australia

Sky Sports' panel of analysts for this summer's Lions tour of Australia reveal their predictions for the eagerly-anticipated series opener in Brisbane.

Rugby Union 18/07/25 5:19pm

'Relaxed' Russell relishing leading Lions with Tuipulotu, Jones by his side

Finn Russell says having Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones by his side will help preserve his calm demeanour as he prepares to lead the Lions into battle against Australia.

Captains Maro Itoje and Harry Wilson will lead their sides out for a critical opening British and Irish Lions Test vs Australia on Saturday
Rugby Union 18/07/25 6:00am

'Have no regrets': Has Farrell got big calls right as Lions go for power?

Back-row conundrums, the importance of power and Andy Farrell's final message to his players. We look at British and Irish Lions talking points before the first Test.

Tom Curry has been named to start for the British and Irish Lions against Australia in Saturday's first Test
Rugby Union 17/07/25 7:00am

Curry and Tuipulotu to start for Lions in first Test

Tom Curry and Sione Tuipulotu will start for the Lions in Saturday's first Test vs Australia, in a squad which does not include Owen Farrell or Henry Pollock.

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.

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.

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.

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Andy Farrell's Ireland may be unfancied vs the All Blacks this weekend, but they return to the scene of one of their greatest days in Chicago

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

Features

Image from It’s a game-changer: How inclusive kit and athlete action are breaking down barriers for girls and keeping them in sport

It’s a game-changer: How inclusive kit and athlete action are breaking down barriers for girls and keeping them in sport

Andy Farrell's Ireland may be unfancied vs the All Blacks this weekend, but they return to the scene of one of their greatest days in Chicago

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

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