Hugo Keenan savours ‘special moment’ as his try clinches Lions series win
Andy Farrell admitted he had been imploring Keenan to pass to Conan
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‘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
Lions team selection typical of Andy Farrell with Bundee Aki bringing plenty of punch
Ten Irish players would have made team to play Australia only for Garry Ringrose’s concussion symptoms
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
Will Skelton named in Australia team to play Lions
Rob Valetini also added for muscle in boost to Wallabies
Nine Irish players in starting team to face Australia in second Test
Farrell names Porter and Aki to start, with two more Irish players on the bench, but injured McCarthy is out
Overnight sensation Thomas Clarkson taking advantage of surprise Lions call-up
Tighthead prop speaks about being understudy to Tadhg Furlong and dealing with social media backlash
Barry Sheehan: A change from the usual pre-match routine had me uneasy. I needn’t have worried
‘In a brief but powerful exchange, few words were spoken ... language has not yet evolved enough to capture the emotions’
Gordon D’Arcy: Finn Russell epitomises difference between the Lions and Australia
Andy Farrell’s team are in a strong position going into the second Test but victory cannot be taken for granted
Garry Ringrose keeps his head level and his hand up for second Test selection
The Ireland centre impressed after his early entry into Tuesday’s game but felt Darcy Graham’s pain at going off
Andy Farrell more optimistic on fitness of Joe McCarthy than Mack Hansen for second Lions Test
Head coach was impressed by Garry Ringrose, Jamie Osborne and Ben White in game against the First Nations and Pasifika XV
Lions Tour: Ryan, Ringrose and Van der Flier makes their cases for second Test and what else we learned
Andy Farrell and his coaching staff have a few further selection conundrums after win over First Nations and Pasifika XV
Lions 24 First Nations and Pasifika XV 19: Jamie Osborne scores two tries on debut - as it happened
Follow all the action from Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium as Owen Farrell captains side
Jamie Osborne scores double but Lions fail to convince against First Nations and Pasifika
Midweek side do little to make argument for inclusion in starting XV for Australia Test
Lions player ratings: Versatile Jamie Osborne shines with two-try debut in Melbourne
Blair Kinghorn, Ben White and Scott Cummings among the others to impress in scrappy win over First Nations and Pasifika
If Lions complete Australia rout, clamour for tour of France will grow
It may open the Lions to accusations of parochialism, but there is a compelling case for staying in Europe
Australia’s goal of restoring pride is a modest target, but the Lions are not here to be charitable
Victory in first Test leaves Andy Farrell’s men well positioned to push on for series whitewash
Jamie Osborne’s reaction to late Lions nod? He followed the template for Irish sons and called his mum
Leinster and Ireland player was preparing to close out his season when he was summoned to Australia
Test places up for grabs as Lions face First Nations and Pasifika XV
Owen Farrell, Garry Ringrose and Blair Kinghorn among those hoping to strengthen prospects of facing Australia
Jamie Osborne among four Irish to start for Lions against First Nations and Pasifika XV
Owen Farrell will captain the Lions as Garry Ringrose included among replacements
Tadhg Beirne admits Andy Farrell’s ‘quiet word’ played big part in first Test triumph
Irish forward put in outstanding display from the get-go against the Wallabies in Brisbane
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 past
Lions secondrow Joe McCarthy a doubt for Second Test in Melbourne
Irish player has a foot-sole inflammation, and Scotland lock Gregor Brown is called up as additional cover
Andy Farrell commends ‘immense’ Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry for proving doubters wrong
Team selection vindicated with Lions’ 27-19 win over the Wallabies in Brisbane
Lions 27 Australia 19: Lions take the victory in first Test – As it happened
Dan Sheehan scored a second-half try that put the game beyond Australia
Lions clean up the breakdown and what else we learned from first Test win over the Wallabies
Jamison Gibson-Park’s kicking was immense while Dan Sheehan had the lineout singing
Lions secure first Test victory but Wallabies finish strong in Brisbane
Joe Schmidt’s side clawed back two tries in the final quarter at Suncorp Stadium
Lions player ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park and Tadhg Beirne impress in first Test win over Wallabies
Andy Farrell’s side show their strength despite concerning final quarter
Joe Schmidt plots unlikely Lions scalp amid feeling of ‘now or never’ for Australian rugby
Australia must make a fight of it against the Lions to recover lost respect
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 backfire
Johnny Sexton backs ‘flash’ Finn Russell to produce his best on first Lions start
Assistant coach says No 10 has matured as a player and team leader
Matt Williams: Charmless Lions have put on a masterclass in how not to win friends since landing in Australia
Lions are overwhelming favourites to win test series, but a nation is willing them to fail
Conor Murray: Never assume anything when playing against a Joe Schmidt team
The Wallabies’ head coach is all about executing the tiny details, and one tweak will be enough to tear the Lions apart at the seams
Lions vs Wallabies head-to-heads: Fraser McReight v Tom Curry
Curry got nod to start amid tough competition, while McReight’s presence crucial at breakdowns for Wallabies
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: Finn Russell v Tom Lynagh
Lions look to mercurial Scot to provide inspiration
View from Down Under: The Lions are very welcome guests, but they could do their hosts more harm than good
Riches generated by tour could be offset by crushing blow to Australian rugby if Wallabies fail to put up a fight
Gerry Thornley: If anything there could have been more Irish in Lions side for first Test
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
Farrell and Schmidt announce their opening hands as atmosphere builds in Brisbane
Lions Tour: Schmidt backs Tom Lynagh to deliver at outhalf in front of his home crowd
Lions v Australia: Eight Irish players to start first Test, with Beirne at six and Aki benched
Three Irish players are on the bench, but there is no place for Josh van der Flier
Lions v Australia first Test: What time is kick-off today and what TV channel is it on in Ireland?
Andy Farrell’s Lions finally get their three-Test series against the Wallabies under way on Saturday
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