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Andy Farrell’s team are in a strong position going into the second Test but victory cannot be taken for granted
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Andy Farrell’s team are in a strong position going into the second Test but victory cannot be taken for granted
Victory in first Test leaves Andy Farrell’s men well positioned to push on for series whitewash
Over 90,000 expected at the MCG for a second Test in a city that has seen the Wallabies bounce back in the past
Team selection vindicated with Lions’ 27-19 win over the Wallabies in Brisbane
Dan Sheehan scored a second-half try that put the game beyond Australia
Joe Schmidt’s side clawed back two tries in the final quarter at Suncorp Stadium
Australia must make a fight of it against the Lions to recover lost respect
Maro Itoje admits decision to put Bundee Aki on the tour fines committee could backfire
The Wallabies’ head coach is all about executing the tiny details, and one tweak will be enough to tear the Lions apart at the seams
Lions look to mercurial Scot to provide inspiration
Riches generated by tour could be offset by crushing blow to Australian rugby if Wallabies fail to put up a fight
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
Lions Tour: Schmidt backs Tom Lynagh to deliver at outhalf in front of his home crowd
Andy Farrell’s Lions finally get their three-Test series against the Wallabies under way on Saturday
Son of Michael Lynagh will make full international debut in Brisbane Test in place of injured Noal Lolesion
While working with New Zealand, Schmidt exposed some Irish flaws at the Rugby World Cup
Everything that’s happened up to now – Australia’s narrow win over Fiji, Lions’ loss to Argentina – fades into the background as Test series begins
Make-up of the backrow appears to be the most difficult puzzle to crack, especially at openside
The Ireland number eight shares his thoughts on the Lions tour so far, Joe Schmidt and Australia’s ‘unbelievable side’
Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks
The Counter Ruck podcast: What, if anything, did we learn about an Irish side which scored 100+ points against a poor Portuguese side?
Rugby league recruit says opportunity to play against the Lions was huge factor in his decision to switch codes
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
James Slipper included in 36-player squad as Joe Schmidt looks to utilise veterans’ experience
Our new columnist writes that the Leinster scrumhalf invariably makes right decision in possession
The idea that the Lions are a portal into a more innocent time no longer holds true
Andy Farrell was comfortable in the knowledge that his team should have beaten Brumbies by more than 12
Australia’s first-choice outhalf out of rugby ‘for foreseeable future’ but expected to make full recovery
Neither Australia not the Lions have looked particularly formidable so far, but something special could be brewing
Head coach accepts Wallabies will be perceived as underdogs for the upcoming series
Harry Wilson’s late try was awarded even though there wasn’t clear evidence that he grounded the ball
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