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Maro Itoje's monster performance should put Aussies on notice
A try in the 45th minute against the Reds was the icing on the cake for what was close to the perfect game for British and Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje.

Queensland Reds 12 vs 52 British and Irish Lions: Three things we learned in Brisbane
The British and Irish Lions made easy work of the Queensland Reds in Brisbane with Andy Farrell's side coming along nicely. Here are three things we learned from the clash at Suncorp.
Lions banter is good fun -- but also an utter embarrassment for Australian rugby
The ground announcer at Optus Stadium might have garnered a few laughs with his antics on Saturday night, but the fact that Sione Tuipulotu and Mack Hansen are in red -- and not gold -- is an utter embarrassment for Australian rugby.
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Springboks the obvious favourites to crush Italy at Loftus fortress
The Springboks will face Italy in their first official Test of the season on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld, heading into the game buoyed by a 54-7 drubbing of the Barbarians at Cape Town's DHL Stadium last weekend.

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British and Irish Lions vs Waratahs: Kick-off time, how to watch on TV
Here is everything you need to know as the British and Irish Lions face an understrength NSW Waratahs side on Saturday.
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David Rogers/Getty Images British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
David Rogers/Getty Images British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.