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Three things we learned from first Lions win
The British and Irish Lions are on the board for 2025 after a mammoth 54-7 win over the Western Force. Here are three things we learned from the match in Perth.
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As it happened: British and Irish Lions thrash Western Force in Perth
Join ESPN for live updates as the Western Force host the British and Irish Lions in Perth as the tourists play their first match in Australia.
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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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British and Irish Lions vs Western Force: Team announcement, how to watch on TV, radio
The British and Irish Lions have travelled Down Under with their first victory of the summer elluding them after a 28-24 defeat to Argentina in their tour opener.
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Barbarians clash a trial run for Springboks' Rugby Championship defence
Four-time Rugby World Cup champions South Africa will kick off their season by hosting the Barbarians at Cape Town's DHL Stadium in the Qatar Airways Cup on Saturday.
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British & Irish Lions: Rating the tour games in Australia
The Lions boss is worried about the competitiveness of Australia's Super Rugby teams; so how do they really stack up?
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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.
