Former All Black Brad Thorn has just one regret: he never played against the LionsNew Zealand-born Queensland resident, who also had a stint with Leinster, believes the Wallabies will be better in their second TestFri Jul 25 2025 - 19:00
‘This game might be completely different’: Andy Farrell warns Lions to expect kick from wounded WallabiesSide face a difficult second Test in Melbourne after eight-point victory over Australia a week agoFri Jul 25 2025 - 15:50
Gerry Thornley: Mighty Melbourne, where the coffee is strong and the wifi is weakThe capital of Victoria is one of the great sporting cities of the world, while the cafe culture is also world class Fri Jul 25 2025 - 13:16
‘Babies get big’: Andrew Porter reflects on Lions sacrifices before second TestUnity of Lions squad shown by friendship between competing props Porter and Ellis GengeThu Jul 24 2025 - 22:00
Lions team selection typical of Andy Farrell with Bundee Aki bringing plenty of punchTen Irish players would have made team to play Australia only for Garry Ringrose’s concussion symptomsThu Jul 24 2025 - 12:00
Nine Irish players in starting team to face Australia in second TestFarrell names Porter and Aki to start, with two more Irish players on the bench, but injured McCarthy is out Thu Jul 24 2025 - 06:32
Overnight sensation Thomas Clarkson taking advantage of surprise Lions call-upTighthead prop speaks about being understudy to Tadhg Furlong and dealing with social media backlashWed Jul 23 2025 - 12:49
Garry Ringrose keeps his head level and his hand up for second Test selectionThe Ireland centre impressed after his early entry into Tuesday’s game but felt Darcy Graham’s pain at going offTue Jul 22 2025 - 18:00
Andy Farrell more optimistic on fitness of Joe McCarthy than Mack Hansen for second Lions TestHead coach was impressed by Garry Ringrose, Jamie Osborne and Ben White in game against the First Nations and Pasifika XVTue Jul 22 2025 - 15:22
Jamie Osborne scores double but Lions fail to convince against First Nations and PasifikaMidweek side do little to make argument for inclusion in starting XV for Australia TestTue Jul 22 2025 - 13:36
Australia’s goal of restoring pride is a modest target, but the Lions are not here to be charitableVictory in first Test leaves Andy Farrell’s men well positioned to push on for series whitewashTue Jul 22 2025 - 06:00
Jamie Osborne’s reaction to late Lions nod? He followed the template for Irish sons and called his mumLeinster and Ireland player was preparing to close out his season when he was summoned to AustraliaMon Jul 21 2025 - 20:00
Test places up for grabs as Lions face First Nations and Pasifika XVOwen Farrell, Garry Ringrose and Blair Kinghorn among those hoping to strengthen prospects of facing Australia Mon Jul 21 2025 - 13:41
Jamie Osborne among four Irish to start for Lions against First Nations and Pasifika XVOwen Farrell will captain the Lions as Garry Ringrose included among replacementsMon Jul 21 2025 - 07:52
Tadhg Beirne admits Andy Farrell’s ‘quiet word’ played big part in first Test triumphIrish forward put in outstanding display from the get-go against the Wallabies in Brisbane Sun Jul 20 2025 - 20:00
Andy Farrell adds note of caution as Lions arrive in Melbourne for second Test Over 90,000 expected at the MCG for a second Test in a city that has seen the Wallabies bounce back in the pastSun Jul 20 2025 - 13:22
Lions secondrow Joe McCarthy a doubt for Second Test in MelbourneIrish player has a foot-sole inflammation, and Scotland lock Gregor Brown is called up as additional coverSun Jul 20 2025 - 09:10
Andy Farrell commends ‘immense’ Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry for proving doubters wrongTeam selection vindicated with Lions’ 27-19 win over the Wallabies in BrisbaneSat Jul 19 2025 - 17:39
Lions secure first Test victory but Wallabies finish strong in BrisbaneJoe Schmidt’s side clawed back two tries in the final quarter at Suncorp StadiumSat Jul 19 2025 - 13:50
Justin Harrison on his part in Wallabies’ epic defeat of Lions in 2001: ‘I probably should have retired after that’The former Australia international on his career-defining Test debut, his three seasons with Ulster, and why Aussie rugby is in rude healthSat Jul 19 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley’s Lions Tour Diary: Take me to Churchie, then Death and Taxes Maro Itoje admits decision to put Bundee Aki on the tour fines committee could backfireFri Jul 18 2025 - 15:29
Gerry Thornley: If anything there could have been more Irish in Lions side for first TestInjuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigadeThu Jul 17 2025 - 16:20
Farrell and Schmidt announce their opening hands as atmosphere builds in BrisbaneLions Tour: Schmidt backs Tom Lynagh to deliver at outhalf in front of his home crowd Thu Jul 17 2025 - 15:11
Lions v Australia: Eight Irish players to start first Test, with Beirne at six and Aki benchedThree Irish players are on the bench, but there is no place for Josh van der FlierThu Jul 17 2025 - 10:08
Lions First Test: Schmidt names Reds outhalf Tom Lynagh (22) in gamble for AustraliaSon of Michael Lynagh will make full international debut in Brisbane Test in place of injured Noal Lolesion Thu Jul 17 2025 - 06:39
Dan Sheehan: ‘The way rugby has evolved, every team should be better than the last’Irish hooker is focused and looking forward to first Lions Test against AustraliaWed Jul 16 2025 - 12:00
Close calls to be made on Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter as Lions’ first Test team takes shape Make-up of the backrow appears to be the most difficult puzzle to crack, especially at openside Tue Jul 15 2025 - 19:00
Jack Conan: ‘This time with the Lions has been the best few weeks of my career’The Ireland number eight shares his thoughts on the Lions tour so far, Joe Schmidt and Australia’s ‘unbelievable side’Tue Jul 15 2025 - 17:00
Mack Hansen unlikely to make first Lions Test after sitting out training againMack Hansen unlikely to make first Lions Test after sitting out training againTue Jul 15 2025 - 09:38
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s share of Lions adds to begrudgery and pressureSniping has intensified since the additions of Jamie Osborne and Thomas Clarkson but those call-ups make sense Tue Jul 15 2025 - 06:00
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii carrying weight of Wallabies’ expectations ahead of first Lions TestRugby league recruit says opportunity to play against the Lions was huge factor in his decision to switch codesMon Jul 14 2025 - 11:50
Lions play down Mack Hansen injury concerns, call in three Scots for coverDarcy Graham, Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman have been called in to the squad ahead of Saturday’s opening Test against the WallabiesMon Jul 14 2025 - 09:32
Andy Farrell ponders key Lions decisions as the first Test nearsAt least five starting positions for the Lions seem to remain up for debate in advance of Saturday’s clash with Australia in BrisbaneMon Jul 14 2025 - 06:00
‘Getting off the jacks was an issue’: Hugo Keenan back up and running after suffering virusLions fullback was back to his best against AUNZ Invitational after two-week illnessSun Jul 13 2025 - 22:00
Ireland’s Thomas Clarkson called up to Lions squadArrival takes Ireland’s representation in the playing squad to 18, of whom 14 are Leinster playersSun Jul 13 2025 - 11:44
Andy Farrell left facing selection dilemma in wake of Garry Ringrose concussionIf Lions look to use familiar combinations, we could see a Scottish axis at 10-12-13 and Bundee Aki missing outSat Jul 12 2025 - 16:07
Lions roar just in time for first Test with thrashing of AUNZ Invitational XVMore of this Lions selection will feature in Test match day squad than perhaps had been anticipatedSat Jul 12 2025 - 13:47
Ronan O’Gara: ‘They have to be careful the Lions doesn’t become elite. The cost is very expensive’The La Rochelle coach landed in Brisbane jetlagged, but still did more than just wing it as Sky Sports co-commentator on the Reds-Lions matchSat Jul 12 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley’s Lions diary: Irish everywhere as team settles in down underPropeller planes with Joe Schmidt, a reunion with Andy Friend and a lift from a rugby diehardFri Jul 11 2025 - 18:51
Morale-boosting win on Saturday will give Lions the pride they need before first Test in BrisbaneTourists face Australia-New Zealand invitational XV at Adelaide after unconvincing midweek win over BrumbiesFri Jul 11 2025 - 15:10
Irish players find a home in ‘County Coogee’ with Sydney club RandwickIrish connections run deep with the ‘Galloping Greens’Fri Jul 11 2025 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong on Lions training: ‘It is kind of back-of-a-fag-pack stuff’Now fresh and fit, the prop looks primed to continue his run of Lions Test starts into a third successive seriesThu Jul 10 2025 - 12:41
Tadhg Beirne to lead the Lions in final warm-up game before Test series Hugo Keenan gets chance to stake his claim at fullback against AUNZ Invitational XV Thu Jul 10 2025 - 10:39
Gerry Thornley: As Lions phoney war nears an end, Irish players push hard to dominate first Test line-upAndy Farrell was comfortable in the knowledge that his team should have beaten Brumbies by more than 12Wed Jul 09 2025 - 19:00
Lions fail to land statement win against Brumbies but positives outweigh negatives Andy Farrell will be happy that some key areas are really looking strong as Test series gets nearerWed Jul 09 2025 - 14:32
Johnny Sexton on life on the Lions coaching ticket: ‘You have to realise playing comes to an end’Former Ireland captain is in Canberra overseeing Lions’ kickers before Wednesday’s game against BrumbiesTue Jul 08 2025 - 16:16
‘We agreed this kid is really good’: Andy Friend on his role in the rise and rise of Mack HansenFormer Connacht coach planning a reunion in the west of Ireland in 2026Tue Jul 08 2025 - 14:59
Gerry Thornley: The Lions must be wary of wily old fox Joe Schmidt. Something special is brewingNeither Australia not the Lions have looked particularly formidable so far, but something special could be brewing Tue Jul 08 2025 - 06:00
Lions coach Andy Farrell still tinkering with player combinations ahead of first TestBritish and Irish Lions' midfield partnership among intriguing decisions to be made for opening clash against the WallabiesMon Jul 07 2025 - 16:01
‘It is very special’: Mack Hansen eager to represent the Lions in front of his hometown crowdMack Hansen was playing with Wednesday’s opponents the Brumbies when he got the call from Connacht in 2021Mon Jul 07 2025 - 15:28
