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‘We need to punch holes’: Maro Itoje calls on Lions to take battle to Brumbies

With the Test series looming, Lions captain has urged a strong XV to issue an emphatic statement in Canberra

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025

Lions vs Brumbies: Kick-off time today, TV channel, live stream, lineups, team news, h2h, venue, odds

Andy Farrell picks expected Test team for Canberra showdown with Australia’s top-performing Super Rugby franchise

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Lions captain Maro Itoje backs Owen Farrell for England return

Former captain Farrell is eligible for England again after agreeing a return to Saracens for next season from Racing 92.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

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Owen Farrell takes part in first Lions training session as Itoje backs him for England return

The British & Irish Lions captain, Maro Itoje, has said he would love to see Owen Farrell return to the England team

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025

‘Open-minded’ Andy Farrell says Lions Test places still up for grabs

The tourists have two more matches to impress ahead of the series opener on July 19.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Lions name strong side for Brumbies game but Farrell leaves ‘wriggle room’ for first Test

Andy Farrell has picked his strongest British & Irish Lions combination so far but warned: ‘Players can play themselves in and play themselves out’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025

British and Irish Lions team vs ACT Brumbies: Andy Farrell goes strong ahead of first Test against Australia

Blair Kinghorn will make his first start at full-back on Wednesday

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025

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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

Lions select strong side for Brumbies clash as Test series comes into focus

Maro Itoje captains a side containing Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell, with a first start for Blair Kinghorn.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Scratchy Lions win has simplified the Test selection equation for Andy Farrell

The time has come for the head coach to cease experimenting and get down to business as the Lions need to go all out or go home

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025

England team vs Argentina: George Ford to earn 100th cap as two debutants named for first Test

Fly-half joins list of centurions as Will Muir and Seb Atkinson handed first senior appearances against the Pumas

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Andy Farrell plays down Lions full-back fears but Daly faces tour-ending injury

Andy Farrell has his ‘fingers crossed’ for Elliot Daly after the utility back suffered a potentially tour-ending injury against the Queensland Reds

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

Andy Farrell provides update on Elliot Daly after Lions suffer injury scare in Reds win

The England back had been a late call-up to start in Brisbane after Hugo Keenan went down with illness

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Lions 52-12 Queensland Reds: Thumping win in Brisbane as Maro Itoje and Jac Morgan impress

Another slow start was soon shaken off as Lions secure an emphatic win

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2025

Reds 12 British & Irish Lions 52: Two Scots try scorers as Russell leads conversions

Maro Itoje stamped his authority on the British and Irish Lions with a commanding display as the Queensland Reds were overwhelmed 52-12 at Suncorp…

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Maro Itoje stamps authority on Lions in Reds thrashing - but another sloppy start will concern Andy Farrell

Queensland Reds 12-52 British and Irish Lions: Making his first appearance in Australia as Lions captain, Itoje was at the heart of an eight-try rout

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

Daly injury blow takes shine off dominant Lions display against Queensland Reds

The Lions scored eight tries in their 52-12 win over Queensland Reds as they came on strong in the second half

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

Queensland Reds 12-52 British & Irish Lions: rugby union tour match – as it happened

Freeman bags a brace as Lions blow hot and cold in eight-try sweep in Queensland

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025

Farrell’s five selection posers in big week for Lions hoping to make Test squad

Time is short in Australia to make an impression on Andy Farrell and be one of the 23 in Brisbane on 19 July

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Is British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash in Brisbane

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025

Blair Kinghorn arrives to complete Lions set as Queensland Reds await

Scotland full-back earmarked for weekend match against the Waratahs in Sydney

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Blair Kinghorn links up with Lions – and wakes up captain Maro Itoje

The Scotland full-back has joined up with his team-mates after winning the Top 14 title with Toulouse.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025

Lions’ first-choice half-backs will unite for first time against Queensland

The scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park will start the Lions’ game against Queensland and says his half-back partner, Finn Russell, is ‘a hugely impressive player’

AAP · Jun 30, 2025

Aussie coach's Swift response to Lions eligibility jibe

The backgrounds of many British and Irish Lions remain a talking point as the side prepares for game two of their tour in Brisbane.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2025

Injury rules Tomos Williams out of rest of tour in blow for British & Irish Lions

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams has been ruled out of the remainder of the British & Irish Lions tour in Australia and will be replaced by Ben White

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