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British and Irish Lions vs Argentina: Time will tell if loss was a blip or an omen
ESPN's Tom Hamilton explores the fallout from the Lions' 28-24 defeat to Argentina in Dublin.
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British and Irish Lions vs Argentina: Three things we learned
The British and Irish Lions lost their opening match of the year on Friday, going down 28-24 to Argentina in Dublin. So what did we learn from the clash?
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Aussie view: Without Owen Farrell, there is no fear factor in this Lions squad
Andy Farrell has named a largely predictable and dependable British & Irish Lions squad, save for the omission of son, Owen. But it is one that won't scare the Wallabies, Sam Bruce writes.
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Schmidt has done an Eddie, he's just sticking around to see it unfold
In backing youth over experience, Joe Schmidt has taken a leaf out of Eddie Jones' book. He just won't fly the coup if it all goes awry.
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British and Irish Lions rugby tour of Australia: What to know
The British & Irish Lions head Down Under this summer before taking on the Wallabies in a three-Test series. Here's everything you need to know.
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When the Lions ended their 16-year losing streak vs. Australia
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When the British and Irish Lions beat World Champion South Africa
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British & Irish Lions: Henry Pollock's incredible rise to Lions bolter
Henry Pollock's name garnered the the loudest cheer when he was named in the British & Irish Lions squad on Thursday. So who is the 20-year-old back-row descired as a "pest" by Maro Itoje.
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British & Irish Lions: ESPN's Tom Hamilton's deep dive into Andy Farrell's squad
ESPN rugby writer Tom Hamilton analyses Andy Farrell's British & Irish Lions squad.
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British & Irish Lions watch: ESPN writers select their starting XVs for Australia tour
The British and Irish Lions squad will be announced on Thursday, but who should make the starting XV? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.
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British and Irish Lions vs. Argentina: Kick-off time, how to watch on TV
The British and Irish Lions kick off their 2025 summer tour with an exhibition against Argentina in Dublin on Friday before they travel Down Under.
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- British and Irish Lions vs Argentina: Pumas win 28-24 in Dublin
- British and Irish Lions vs Argentina: Marcus Smith at fullback, Henry Pollock on bench
- Owen Farrell: 'No regrets' over Racing move, open to England return
- British & Irish Lions: Jack van Poortvliet called up for Argentina game
- Kerevi back home with Wallabies squad imminent
- Owen Farrell returns to Saracens on two-year deal
- United Rugby Championship final Leinster outclass Bulls to win ninth title
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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.
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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.
