How will the Lions tour impact Ireland’s rugby philosophy?
Andy Farrell returns to work as Ireland coach with a deeper understanding of his players
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Matt Williams: Never mind the naysayers, the Lions tour of Australia was a big success
This Lions tour is subject to a false narrative, but the numbers don’t lie
Conor Murray: After sharing their playbook with the Lions, now it’s time for Ireland to evolve
The Lions is an exercise in sharing knowledge, but Ireland shouldn’t let that come back to bite
Australian rugby could be off life-support thanks to Wallabies’ Test win over Lions
‘Genial’ Joe Schmidt did the impossible by building a squad able to compete against the Tourists in first place
Gordon D’Arcy: Far from a letdown, Lions’ defeat in third Test added texture to a compelling story
Expectations of a whitewash were unrealistic, as Australia proved either side of Sydney storms
Gerry Thornley: Australia silenced all who doubted their place in the Lions’ touring schedule
Wallabies may feel hard done by with the Lions' series win, but it may add fuel to the fire for things to come
Lions had special moments but lacked consistency needed to be ranked among greats
Andy Farrell’s team deserve place in history after a 2-1 series win but return from Australia nursing nagging regrets
Andy Farrell in ‘very strong position’ to be Lions coach in 2029
Lions favour continuity and winning series impressed CEO Ben Calveley
TV View: Sky Sports require ingenuity to hype up Lions game amid storm delay
Pundits were struggling more often than not simply to keep their umbrellas from flying away in biblical conditions
Wallabies fight back to deny the Lions series whitewash
Lions vs Australia second-half was delayed by lightning in Sydney
Ireland to play Australia and New Zealand next summer as part of new Nations Championship
Ireland to take part in inaugural Nations Championship in summer 2026
Ringrose’s big call and questionable officiating: Five things we learned from the Lions’ tour of Australia
Questionable officiating; Garry Ringrose’s right call; and a new lease of life for Australian rugby
‘That’s completely utter rubbish’: Andy Farrell denies Wallabies were better prepared for weather break
Heavy rain and a break in play due to lightening had a bearing on proceedings in Sydney
‘We’ll be having a reunion here in 12 years’ time’: Tadhg Beirne marks bittersweet end to ‘incredible journey’ Down Under
Andy Farrell doesn’t rule out leading the Lions for tour to New Zealand
Australia 22 Lions 12: Wallabies avoid series whitewash in Sydney – As it happened
Follow all the action in the third and final Test of the tour
Lions player ratings: Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry best of the tourists in Sydney washout
Wallabies sharper in dreadful conditions to deny the Lions a series whitewash
Should this be his final Lions bow, Tadhg Furlong has signed his name among the greats
Furlong will make his ninth successive Test start of the Lions against the Wallabies in Sydney
Steely-eyed Lions look determined to complete series whitewash against downtrodden Wallabies
Andy Farrell shows continuing intend to leave Australia undefeated
Conor Murray: If Jac Morgan’s clear out was foul play, then rugby, as we know it, no longer exists
The last Lions group to go unbeaten on tour were Willie John McBride’s 'Invincibles'
Dan Sheehan’s father Barry: ‘We will spend the next week in Sydney celebrating our good fortune’
We will spend the next week in Sydney celebrating our good fortune to be here in Australia for the Lions tour
Jamison Gibson-Park’s numbers don’t lie – Ireland is a scrumhalf country
Andy Farrell’s ‘go-to man’ Jamison Gibson-Park shows value of halfbacks
Matt Williams: Lions’ incessant moaning has helped Australian rugby but it’s hard to see a home win in Sydney
Officiating errors have denied us the drama of a series decider in the third Test
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: James Ryan v Will Skelton
The Irishman is likely to be party to a plan to reduce the influence of the La Rochelle giant
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: Jamison Gibson-Park v Nic White
The Ireland scrumhalf has been one of the players of the series so far, whereas the Western Force player is set for his first appearance in the Tests
Wallabies are finding it hard to move on as Lions look to make history
As an organisation the Lions will not be remembered with much affection in Australia, but the players have been a credit to their sport
Joe Schmidt confirms Australia’s Carlo Tizzano received online abuse after second Lions Test
Flanker will not play in third Test with Wallabies coach saying ‘it’s better that he sits this one out’
Andy Farrell praises Josh van der Flier as he names nine Irish starters for third Test
Farrell describes Irish flanker as perfect Lions tourist despite his disappointment at missing out on Test series
Dan Sheehan on the Lions tour so far: ‘I’ve enjoyed absolutely every second of it’
Irish hooker praises environment created by Andy Farrell
Gordon D’Arcy: Australia got it all wrong by relying on two players to carry the team
Lions’ class came to the fore when it mattered most, but they were also aided by the Wallabies
Lions team news: Tadhg Furlong likely to start again as big Irish contingent expected for third Test
Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen back in contention after injuries but Garry Ringrose heading home
Third Test: Ringrose out but McCarthy and Hansen in contention for selection
Tuipulotu recovers from hamstring injury, but Ringrose has further return-to-play protocol due to concussion symptoms
World Rugby says it backs officials over final-play decision in Lions win but fails to say if call correct
CEO Alan Gilpin disappointed with some of the post-Second Test comments from Australia coach Joe Schmidt
‘The incident’ a mere footnote from epic Test that pushed the Lions one step closer to immortality
Former players who predicted Wallabies would be walloped should have shown Joe Schmidt more respect
Owen Doyle: Why Jac Morgan’s clear out of Carlo Tizzano was not obvious foul play
No consistency in refereeing between the two hemispheres is causing problems
Lions land in Sydney with sore heads as Australia continue to fume over MCG endgame
Australian media take up the case as Lions celebrate late into the night in Melbourne
Hugo Keenan savours ‘special moment’ as his try clinches Lions series win
Andy Farrell admitted he had been imploring Keenan to pass to Conan
‘What dreams are made of’: Andy Farrell and Maro Itoje hail Lions’ heart after comeback win
‘We are absolutely delighted that we showed the courage and what it takes to be a Lion’
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt unhappy at match officials over Jac Morgan clearout
Andy Farrell believes Welsh flanker executed ‘a brilliant clearout’ on Carlo Tizzano
Hugo Keenan’s touch of class and what else we learned from the Lions’ second Test win over Australia
Discipline swing key to success; scrum dominance finally pays off; 6-2 split backfires on Wallabies; Skelton and Valetini losses huge as Aussie power game fades
Lions 29 Australia 26 FT: Hugo Keenan wins second Test for the tourists at the death - as it happened
Lions clinch series after coming back from 18 points down in second Test
Hugo Keenan’s last-minute try secures series win for Lions after epic tussle with Australia
Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Beirne among the other try scorers as Lions battle back from 18 points down
Lions player ratings: Keenan and Gibson-Park among the star turns as bench impresses
Andy Farrell’s side were forced to dig deep to come back from 18 points down at the MCG
Former All Black Brad Thorn has just one regret: he never played against the Lions
New Zealand-born Queensland resident, who also had a stint with Leinster, believes the Wallabies will be better in their second Test
‘This game might be completely different’: Andy Farrell warns Lions to expect kick from wounded Wallabies
Side face a difficult second Test in Melbourne after eight-point victory over Australia a week ago
Conor Murray: A Lions whitewash of the Wallabies is on the cards unless Joe Schmidt can turn it around
The Australia coach has beefed up the pack following their defeat in the first Test, and they’re not going to roll over without a fight
Lions’ classless act had the hallmark of imperialists touring their convict colony
Stance on Pete Samu and unwillingness to give back to host nation makes touring party unpopular with locals
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: Andrew Porter v Allan Alaalatoa
Porter part of all-Irish frontrow while Alaalatoa has scrummaging in his blood
‘Babies get big’: Andrew Porter reflects on Lions sacrifices before second Test
Unity of Lions squad shown by friendship between competing props Porter and Ellis Genge
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: Tadhg Beirne v Rob Valetini
Beirne shone bright in the opening Test while Valetini missed out due to injury
The Lions no longer need goodwill in Australia – their brand will carry them through
Decision to block Pete Samu playing for First Nations and Pasifika showed tourists wanted competitive, but not too competitive games
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