Ronan O’Gara: ‘They have to be careful the Lions doesn’t become elite. The cost is very expensive’
The La Rochelle coach landed in Brisbane jetlagged, but still did more than just wing it as Sky Sports co-commentator on the Reds-Lions match
The La Rochelle coach landed in Brisbane jetlagged, but still did more than just wing it as Sky Sports co-commentator on the Reds-Lions match
Tourists face Australia-New Zealand invitational XV at Adelaide after unconvincing midweek win over Brumbies
Australia must try something abominable against Andy Farrell’s team
Our new columnist writes that the Leinster scrumhalf invariably makes right decision in possession
Irish connections run deep with the ‘Galloping Greens’
The idea that the Lions are a portal into a more innocent time no longer holds true
Now fresh and fit, the prop looks primed to continue his run of Lions Test starts into a third successive series
Hugo Keenan gets chance to stake his claim at fullback against AUNZ Invitational XV
Andy Farrell was comfortable in the knowledge that his team should have beaten Brumbies by more than 12
Hugo Keenan likely Test replacement for Kinghorn
Irish players have been faring well against the Australian club sides
Lions put in another shaky performance to see off the Brumbies
Andy Farrell will be happy that some key areas are really looking strong as Test series gets nearer
Recap the action as James Lowe, Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier all cross for tries
Ollie Chessum shows why Andy Farrell considers him an option at No 6 against the Wallabies
Former Ireland captain is in Canberra overseeing Lions’ kickers before Wednesday’s game against Brumbies
Neither Australia not the Lions have looked particularly formidable so far, but something special could be brewing
Waratahs clash was the scene of more strange and troubling decisions
British and Irish Lions' midfield partnership among intriguing decisions to be made for opening clash against the Wallabies
Mack Hansen was playing with Wednesday’s opponents the Brumbies when he got the call from Connacht in 2021
Garry Ringrose and Bundee Aki are centres, Jamison Gibson-Park at scrumhalf and James Lowe on the left wing
Head coach accepts Wallabies will be perceived as underdogs for the upcoming series
Win in Sydney provides Andy Farrell, and Joe Schmidt, with plenty to consider
Lansdowne enjoys having both captains as former players
Andy Farrell’s side struggle to victory against unfancied Waratahs
Lions were below their best against Waratahs
Lions' Alex Mitchell stands out as several players struggle against Australian side
Rob Kearney’s 2009 Lions tour did great things for his career, while Stuart Hogg struggled
Tadhg Beirne to captain the Lions against a struggling Waratahs side
There’s been a whiff of rugby imperialism from the so-called home nations. Joe Schmidt may yet teach them a lesson
Balancing the needs of Super Rugby clubs and the Wallabies has been tricky
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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