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As it happened: Scrappy Lions edge Waratahs
Join ESPN for all the action and live updates as the British and Irish Lions face the New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney.
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QUEENSLAND REDS 12-52 BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS
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.
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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.
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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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Has Andy Farrell revolutionised the Lions style of play?
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Is Finn Russell nailed down as the Lions No. 10?
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Has Andy Farrell revolutionised the Lions style of play?
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LIONS THROWBACK
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Lions remain unbeaten Down Under -- but it was the Waratahs smiling in Sydney
The Lions scrapped their way to an 11-point victory in Sydney. But aside from scrum-half Alex Mitchell, there were few positives for coach Andy Farrell on a night when a desperate Waratahs restored pride in the blue jersey.
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- Ford leads depleted England to win over Argentina
- British and Irish Lions 21-10 New South Wales Waratahs: Andy Farrell questioned 'watered' surface
- Pollock OK despite late withdrawal - Farrell
- British and Irish Lions 21-10 New South Wales Waratahs: Error-prone tourists stutter to victory in Sydney
- Wales fall to Japan as losing streak extends to 18 Tests
- England vs Argentina: Atkinson and Muir to debut, Ford set for 100th cap
- Sotutu, Lam further boost AUNZ XV for Lions clash
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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.
