British Lions begin tour with comprehensive victory but win marred by Williams injury
The British & Irish Lions put the Western Force to the sword with a powerful second-half performance to claim a 54-7 victory in Perth.
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Ruthless Lions run in eight tries to down Force 54-7 in Perth
PERTH : The British & Irish Lions gave the Western Force a lesson in ruthless finishing as they kicked off their Australia tour with an ultimately comfortable 54-7 victory in front of a big crowd at Perth Stadium on Saturday.
Dan Sheehan to captain Irish-heavy Lions team to take on Western Force
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has named Dan Sheehan as captain for his side's first fixture in Australia against the Western Force in Perth on Saturday (11am Irish time).
Sheehan captains Lions, Pollock at number eight for Western Force tour match
SYDNEY :Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan will captain the British & Irish Lions on debut in their tour match against Western Force in Perth on Saturday, while young England loose forward Henry Pollock has been named to start at number eight.
Leinster v Scarlets Live: Kick-off time, team news and TV details
The Scarlets are looking to cause an upset as they take on URC leaders Leinster in the west Walian's first play-off appearance in seven years this afternoon.
Andy Farrell names 15 Irish players in British and Irish Lions squad
Andy Farrell has named 15 Irish players in the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour to Australia.
British and Irish Lions squad for Australia tour
LONDON :Following is the British & Irish Lions squad for the 2025 tour to Australia announced by head coach Andy Farrell on Thursday:
Ireland bring in Crowley, front-liners return for Italy Six Nations showdown
DUBLIN : Ireland's Jack Crowley will start at flyhalf away to Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday, with Mack Hansen, James Lowe and Garry Ringrose returning as the Irish look for the high-scoring victory needed to keep their slim title hopes alive.