HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - Caught on Camera

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 Independent 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

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 Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025

Debutants galore as Lions change it up for Force battle

The British & Irish Lions have overhauled their starting line-up for the clash with the Western Force as they look to give plenty of new players a crack.

AAP · Jun 26, 2025

Farrell backs Pollock to prove ‘point of difference’ for Lions in striking selection

Henry Pollock has been handed the glittering prize of a lifetime against Western Force with the chance to impress for the British & Irish Lions

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

Ollie Chessum warns Lions against complacency on Australia tour

Andy Farrell’s men face Western Force in Perth on Saturday in the first fixture Down Under.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Master motivators put 90s chart-toppers Bath and Leicester back on Premiership final stage

Rival coaches Johann van Graan and Michael Cheika have rebuilt their teams along much the same lines but Bath remain favourites

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

Winning mentality will be Michael Cheika’s Leicester legacy – Ollie Chessum

The Australian is set to leave after one season, having taken the Tigers back into the play-offs.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

The Breakdown’s Premiership team of the 2024-25 season

Gloucester’s silky backs and Bath’s fearsome forwards feature heavily among our best players of the year

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025

Ollie Chessum cleared for Premiership play-offs and Lions tour as citing dismissed

The Leicester lock had been facing a possible ban after being cited for a high tackle against Bath

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025