Lions hold firm after scare from First Nations-Pasifika XV
MELBOURNE :The British & Irish Lions were rocked by the underdog spirit of the First Nations & Pasifika XV (FNP) but held on grimly to claim an unconvincing 24-19 win on Tuesday.
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Lions edge to narrow victory to remain unbeaten Down Under but lose another to injury
The British & Irish Lions limped to an unconvincing 24-19 victory over the First Nations Pasifika XV in Melbourne to remain unbeaten since arriving in Australia.
Lions have to battle for win over First Nations and Pasifika team in Melbourne
The British and Irish Lions emerged from the toughest test of their Australia tour with an edgy 24-19 victory over First Nations and Pasifika XV in Melbourne.
I struggle to comprehend 'social media poison' says Farrell
Former England captain Owen Farrell says he does not understand the social media "poison" that often surrounds top level sport and that contributed to him walking away from international rugby after the 2023 World Cup.
Hometown boy Valetini hungry for Lions after enforced absence
BRISBANE :Wallabies loose forward Rob Valetini said he cannot wait to get stuck into the British & Irish Lions at the weekend with his return from injury all the sweeter for the fact the second test is in his hometown of Melbourne.
Owen Farrell to captain Lions in final tour match
BRISBANE :British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has named his son Owen to captain the team to face a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne on Tuesday, the last of the six tour matches they will play in Australia.
Farrell calls up fourth Scottish reinforcement to Lions squad
BRISBANE :British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell called another Scottish reinforcement into his squad in the shape of lock Gregor Brown on Sunday after Joe McCarthy had to be replaced during the first test victory over Australia.
Andy Farrell pleased with the Lions after win but warns Australia will respond
Andy Farrell braced his British and Irish Lions for the backlash coming from Australia following a 27-19 triumph that has placed them on the brink of a series victory.