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Lions coach Andy Farrell isn't buying into the hype of a series sweep against Australia
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell isn't buying into predictions of a 3-0 series sweep over Australia.
Rugby-Sexton says Lions need to be great, not good, to win first test
BRISBANE (Reuters) -British & Irish Lions assistant coach Johnny Sexton expects Saturday's first test to be decided by small ...
Lions turn up the power to tackle Australia – talking points ahead of first Test
Australia were already underdogs to win the first Test – and the series – even before tackle-busting forwards Rob Valetini ...
Rugby-Skipper Wilson says Wallabies ready to step up against Lions
By Nick Mulvenney BRISBANE (Reuters) -Australia captain Harry Wilson said the Wallabies were confident of beating the British ...
And then there were none... Welsh rugby reels from Lions blow
For the first time in more than 100 years, no Welshman will be involved when the British and Irish Lions play a Test match.
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Mick Cleary: Five reasons for the Lions to be wary of the Wallabies
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Wallabies learn lessons of 2013 Lions series in bid to avoid first Test slip-up
Australia fly half Kurtley Beale slipped at an inopportune moment during the 2013 Lions first Test, and the Wallabies are ...
Lions wrestle with favourites tag as Wallabies mend and make do
The British & Irish Lions have rarely been as heavily favoured to win a test as they will be for their opening clash with ...
Finn Russell’s redemption at the heart of different Scottish Lions story
Scottish midfield will be fielded for the first time in a Lions Test, with Russell taking ownership of the No 10 shirt ...
The 'posh lad from Richmond' steering the Wallabies against the Lions
Born in Italy, raised in London, picked by Australia. Tom Lynagh's teenage call to bet on green and gold has paid out ...