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The 2025 British and Irish Lions squad arrived in Australia on Sunday for their first tour down under since 2013. That series had more than its fair share of spectacular moments, dramatic matches and controversies. But how much do you remember? Take our quiz to find out. BBC News

Who is the most iconic Lion of all time? Jamie Roberts and Matt Dawson rank their top 10. BBC News

It was Finn Russell who said it first. In the passageway beneath the MCG, in the wake of the Lions securing the series against the Wallabies last Saturday, the fly-half insisted that the job was not yet done in Australia and would only be done if the Lions turned the …

Australia: Caitlyn Halse; Maya Stewart, Georgina Friedrichs, Trilleen Pomare, Desiree Miller; Faitala Moleka, Samantha Wood; Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Bridie O’Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor (capt), Tabua Tuinakauvadra. Replacements: Tania Naden, Lydia Kavoa, Alapeta Ngauamo, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis. Wales: …

Wales are facing a nervous wait on an injury suffered by co-captain Alex Callender with the Rugby World Cup fast approaching. The influential number eight went down just four minutes into Wales’ 36-5 second Test defeat in Sydney after turning her foot in a collision. Callender, 25, limped off gingerly …

On the face of it, August is the wrong time to be hunting a club, but Rees-Zammit’s abilities and profile mean that plenty will be keen to find room in their budget. “He’s still so young,” former Wales scrum-half Richie Rees told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast. “He is explosive and …

Watch highlights as Wales are beaten 36-5 by Australia in the second Test in Sydney, their final game before the World Cup. BBC News

Monaghan’s second row partner on Saturday, Eimear Corri-Fallon, has also struggled with injuries over the past year. “Me and Eimear have played together before in Dubai [at the WXV tournament in 2023] and Six Nations so we have that second row connection,” Monaghan said. “Unfortunately, both of us had a …

Newcastle Falcons have signed Scotland lock Jamie Hodgson on a one-year contract. The second-rower, who has won five caps for his country – the last in 2022 – was unattached after leaving Edinburgh Rugby at the end of last season. The 27-year-old spent part of the campaign on loan with …

The British and Irish Lions may be forced into a late change to their starting XV for Saturday’s third and final Test match against Australia with wing Tommy Freeman struggling with a back problem. The 24-year-old sat out Friday’s captain’s run at the Accor Stadium and is understood to be …

The French Rugby Federation says it has also held conversations with Lions officials about warm-up matches before the 2027 and 2029 tours. France has been flagged as a future series option due to the strength of their national and club sides, the popularity of the sport among the French public, …

Off the field has also been busy for Packer, with the vice-captain proposing to England team-mate Rosie Galligan. A city break to Bath a few months ago was where Galligan spotted the ring she wanted, but Packer said it was too expensive and used the upcoming World Cup as an …

We meet pod listeners in Sydney to discuss the big talking points of this Lions tour. BBC News

Matt Dawson, Jamie Roberts and Chris Jones discuss British & Irish Lions icons, and how current captain Maro Itoje could join the list in the future. Listen to ‘Lions Top 10s’ on the Rugby Union Weekly podcast feed, available on BBC Sounds. BBC News

In March of this year, Ireland centre Garry Ringrose attended ‘tackle school’ after being shown a red card during the Six Nations match against Wales. Ringrose was suspended for three matches but, after attending, was allowed to return for Ireland’s final match having only served two matches of his ban. …

Matt Dawson recalls Jeremy Guscott’s match-winning drop goal against South Africa in 1997. BBC News

Watch highlights as Japan come back from 19-7 down at the break to beat Wales in the first Test in Kitakyushu. BBC News

Jamie Roberts discusses Sean O’Brien finishing a stunning end-to-end score against the All Blacks in 2017, and George North’s solo brilliance versus Australia in 2013. Listen to ‘Lions Top 10s’ on the Rugby Union Weekly podcast feed, available on BBC Sounds. BBC News

What’s the greatest try in Lions history? Matt Dawson & Jamie Roberts pick their top 10. BBC News

Former Scotland full-back Andy Irvine holds the record for the most points scored in British and Irish Lions history. Irvine, who played in nine Tests between 1974 and 1980, scored a total of 281 points for the Lions across Test matches and tour games. Irvine scored 156 points in 15 …