EXPLAINED: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Tadhg Beirne starts in back row as Owen Farrell misses out on first Lions Test against Australia

No Welshman is selected in a Lions Test squad for the first time since the 1890s

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Business time as Farrell makes tough first Test calls

Eleven Irish players have been included in Andy Farrell's first Test team to face the Wallabies in Brisbane, but there was no room for son Owen.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

Predicting the British and Irish Lions team for the first Test against Australia

With the warm-up fixtures at an end, who has forced their way into Andy Farrell’s plans?

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Lions offer Test selection clues in strong side to face Brumbies

Maro Itoje returns to lead the British and Irish Lions against the Brumbies

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Andy Farrell seeks more bite from Lions for fierce contest against Waratahs

The coach will want his side to shift up a gear and the arrival of his son to the squad guarantees a competitive edge

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025

British and Irish Lions team vs Waratahs: Blair Kinghorn and Hugo Keenan set for debuts in Sydney

Ben White to also make first Lions appearance off bench as captaincy handed to Tadhg Beirne

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds: Kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, lineups, odds today

Andy Farrell’s side hope to build on Western Force thrashing against more Super Rugby opposition as tour moves to Brisbane

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

British and Irish Lions team vs Queensland Reds: Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan start midweek clash

James Ryan also fit after injury as Andy Farrell makes 14 changes from seven-try demolition of Western Force in tour opener

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Injury-hit Lions expect 'big step up' against Reds

Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions on Australian soil for the first time against the Queensland Reds, while one injured star is heading home.

AAP · Jun 30, 2025

Dan Sheehan goes from ‘despising’ Ellis Genge to loving ‘funny bloke’ Lions prop

Sheehan and Genge have joined forces on the 10-fixture expedition Down Under.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025