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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 are 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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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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- Kiss names nine Wallabies to face Lions
- Lions ring changes for Reds; Williams flies home
- Schmidt sends Tupou back to NSW for Lions clash
- British and Irish Lions: Sione Tuipulotu finding feet after injury layoff
- British and Irish Lions vs. Western Force: Aussies banter 'southern-hemisphere' players
- British and Irish Lions 54-7 Western Force: Tourists romp to huge win
- British and Irish Lions: Rotations help players get up to speed - Andy Farrell
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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.
