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British & Irish Lions: Johnny Sexton named assistant coach for Australia tour

Ireland legend Johnny Sexton will serve as an assistant coach on Andy Farrell's staff for the British & Irish Lions' tour of Australia this summer, the team announced on Thursday.

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13dReuters

Dan Biggar: Ex-Wales, British & Irish Lions fly-half to retire

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions fly-half Dan Biggar has announced he will end his 18-year playing career at the end of the season

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16dSam Bruce

Wallabies squad tracker: Tizzano, Lynagh flying; 'Tongan Thor' flagging

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has given little away -- he's barely spoken at all this year -- but luckily we've been keeping a close eye on the performances of Australia's players. So who's making a case to face the Lions?

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Max Jorgensen goes under the knife in Lions blow

Max Jorgensen will undergo surgery on his injury ankle with the exciting young NSW Waratahs speedster unlikely to feature again this Super Rugby Pacific season.

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25dReuters

British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell selects Ireland-dominated coaching staff

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has appointed Simon Easterby, Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty, along with Richard Wigglesworth and John Dalziel, as his assistants for this year's Australia tour.

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31dSam Bruce

Foster to face Lions, targets Mo'unga and Smith

The former All Blacks coach has signed on as part of the Australia-New Zealand Invitational staff -- and he already has some big names on his wish list.

Who starts on the right wing for the Lions? (01:19)

Which fly-halfs stood out for Lions selection? (01:41)

Regan: Jamie George 'has to go' on the Lions tour (01:52)

Is Maro Itoje now favourite to captain the Lions? (01:27)

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33dTom Hamilton and James Regan

British & Irish Lions watch Round 5: England's Tommy Freeman deserves nod

With the men's Six Nations over, which players made a case to start for the British & Irish Lions and who failed to impress? Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.

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39dTom Hamilton and James Regan

British & Irish Lions watch Round 4: Does Ireland loss open door for England stars?

Ireland have dominated prospective British and Irish Lions XVs, but does their humbling defeat to France change that? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.

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53dTom Hamilton and James Regan

British & Irish Lions watch Week 3: Is Sam Prendergast pushing Finn Russell at No. 10?

England edged Scotland, and Ireland proved too much for Wales last weekend, but did anyone impress enough to make the British and Irish Lions XV? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.

Which players impressed Andy Farrell for Lions selection? (00:52)

Is Ireland's Caelan Doris nailed on to be Lions captain? (01:05)

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79dJames Regan and Tom Hamilton

British & Irish Lions: Which Six Nations stars make the squad?

Each week, ESPN writers James Regan and Tom Hamilton select their British & Irish XV as the Six Nations looks set to provide Andy Farrell with plenty of selection headaches.

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86dTom Hamilton

British & Irish Lions Tour: Andy Farrell set to name first backroom staff - source

Andy Farrell is set to appoint his first backroom staff ahead of this summer's British & Irish Lions tour of Australia with Aled Walters and David Nucifora lined up for roles, a source has told ESPN.

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93dTom Hamilton

England star Watson retires on medical grounds

England and British & Irish Lions winger Antony Watson has been forced to retire from the sport on medical grounds.

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155dJames Regan

British & Irish Lions tour of Australia: Who's trending in, out for selection?

The British & Irish Lions will embark on their tour of Australia next year, with coach Andy Farrell set to step away from his Ireland responsibilities in December to focus on Lions duties.

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163dTom Hamilton

Ireland vs. NZ: How Caelan Doris is finding his way as captain

As Caelan Doris prepares to lead Ireland against New Zealand he won't weigh his team down with a soul-stirring speech preferring "actions first."

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165dESPN

British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures

The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against Australia in summer 2025 as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2. Here is the full list of fixtures.

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165dESPN

Lions release shirt for tour of Australia

The British & Irish Lions have released their jersey for the 2025 tour of Australia.

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166dTom Hamilton

Source: Lions could play in Las Vegas in 2029

The British & Irish Lions are weighing up playing a match in the United States as part of their 2029 tour of New Zealand, a source has confirmed to ESPN.

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214dTom Hamilton

Easterby to lead Ireland while Farrell on Lions duty

Simon Easterby will coach Ireland's men's team in the 2025 Six Nations while Andy Farrell takes a sabbatical to coach the British & Irish Lions ahead of their tour to Australia next summer.

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221dESPN staff

'Proper dark': Former England star calls for Lions tour to be moved

Former England scrum-half Ben Youngs has savaged the Wallabies following their humiliating, and record-breaking, 67-27 loss to Argentina on the weekend, calling for next year's British & Irish Lions tour be moved.