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Losing the final Test, but winning the series, will mean they go down as a good side but certainly not among the legendary Lions squads from history. They were impeccably captained by Maro Itoje, who does rise up the rsankings of great Lions players. You can add Tadhg Furlong to …

Andy Farrell has put himself in a strong position to take charge of the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand in 2029, according to Lions bosses. Farrell coached the Lions to a 2-1 series victory over Australia, winning the first two Tests but missing out on a whitewash after …

Australia have won back a lot of fans during the British and Irish Lions Test series, says former Wallabies captain Stephen Moore. Australia were well beaten in the first Test, but then came within one last-gasp Lions try of winning the second before taking the final Test 22-12 in Sydney …

Finlay Bealham: Brought in when Zander Fagerson had to withdraw. Put in a strong scrummaging display against Argentina in the Lions’ opening game that got people talking, especially since Tadhg Furlong was still searching for his form. Overtaken by Furlong and Will Stuart but there is no disgrace in that. …

Ireland recover from a slow start to beat Scotland 27-21 and begin their Women’s Rugby World Cup preparations in impressive fashion. BBC News

The series finished 2-1 in Australia BBC News

In Sydney the Wallabies, ranked sixth in the world, scored three tries and looked in control of the game for large periods to show further improvement. “I said in the week it would be insulting to question Australia’s place on the series and I repeat that,” Farrell added. “Special things …

England: Sing; Rowland, Jones, Shekells, Breach; Harrison, L Packer; Clifford, Atkin-Davies, Bern, Ward, Ives Campion, Burton, M Packer (c), Feaunati Replacements: Campbell, Botterman, Muir, Aldcroft, Kabeya, Hunt, Heard, Dow Spain: Pena; Cortes, Vinuesa (c), Z Perez, Piquer; Argudo, Aresti; Silva, Blanco, De Andres, Castelo, Martinez, Peralta, Rosell, Capell. Replacements: Jou, …

Helena Rowland scores a hat-trick as England run in 15 tries to thrash Spain 97-7 and warm up for the World Cup in style. BBC News

Tadhg Beirne says it’s been “an incredible journey” with the British and Irish Lions. Beirne who was named player of the series says the squad will come together again in 12 years and have a reunion down under to celebrate their 2-1 series win over Australia. READ MORE: ‘Bittersweet’ feeling …

Tadhg Beirne says it’s been “an incredible journey” with the British and Irish Lions. Beirne who was named player of the series says the squad will come together again in 12 years and have a reunion down under to celebrate their 2-1 series win over Australia. READ MORE: ‘Bittersweet’ feeling …

Tadhg Beirne admitted being named British and Irish Lions player of the series after defeat by Australia in Saturday’s final Test was “bittersweet”. Beirne’s place on the team for the first Test had been questioned in some quarters, but the Munster forward was instrumental in helping the Lions secure a …

Ben Croucher presents reaction to the Third and final test against Australia. BBC News

Freddie Clarke has signed a one-year contract with Newcastle Falcons after nine years at Gloucester. The 32-year-old, who can play in the second row or back row, played more than 200 games for the Cherry and Whites, including 23 appearances last season, after joining them from London Scottish in 2016. …

The conditions were savagely difficult and led to a massive contrast, from the free-scoring wonder of Melbourne to a serious scrap in Sydney. Every inch was hard won, every collision brutal. The rain might have been a great leveller if it hadn’t been for the demonic intensity of the Wallabies. …

There is always the worry that players will get injured in warm-up matches before major tournaments, but it is a risk coaches have to take. Unfortunately for Wales it was their talismanic co-captain Alex Callender who went down with a foot injury after just four minutes in Sydney. She was …

Zoe Harrison, in competition with Holly Aitchison, has a chance to cement her spot at 10. Lucy Packer, England’s starting nine in their World Cup final defeat by New Zealand three years ago, is trying to unseat Natasha Hunt. In the front-row, there is Springbok-style strength in depth, with hooker …

Media caption, How does the Six Nations scoring work? Emma Middleton BBC Sport journalist How does the Six Nations scoring work? The Six Nations is played in a round-robin format, with each team playing each other once. That means, with six teams in the tournament, each nation plays five matches. …

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Wales were the most recent recipients of the Wooden Spoon Emma Middleton BBC Sport journalist Many are steeped in history, but not all come with bragging rights. Here’s a look at the various Six Nations awards and accolades. What is the Triple Crown? The Triple …

The British and Irish Lions were created by three former cricketers – Alfred Shaw, Arthur Shrewsbury and James Lillywhite. The team first toured in 1888, though the name ‘Lions’ did not originate until 1924 and was not adopted formally until 1950. The idea was to bring together the best rugby …