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British and Irish Lions tour 2025: Team news, fixtures and venues
The three Tests come at the end of a ten-match tour, which starts with a fixture in Ireland against Argentina
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Five lessons the Lions must learn from the autumn to beat Australia
Joe Schmidt is building an impressive Wallabies outfit who could prove more than a match for touring party next summer
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I would have Fin Smith’s name circled for the Lions
Andy Farrell is about to embark on the most challenging and exciting assignment in our game – here is how I approached it in my four spells
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Ex-Wallabies coach Alan Jones charged with multiple sex offences
Former Australia head coach turned controversial radio host and columnist was arrested on Monday over allegations published last year
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‘Confrontational’ Henry Pollock makes case to be fast-tracked by Steve Borthwick after England A win
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One more defeat and Steve Borthwick really is on thin ice
Patience is needed for the coach’s ideas to work – but the World Cup cycle means time is against him
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The three mistakes England keep making
England have now lost five of their past seven Tests and have been stunted by familiar failings
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England’s blitz defence is just not working
Borthwick’s side missed 35 tackles, conceded five tries and 42 points, a record number in a home match against Australia
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England not improving under Steve Borthwick with Twickenham’s fortress reputation in tatters
With Borthwick’s complacent players going backwards with every defeat and the feared Springboks up next, a tipping point is approaching
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Ben Youngs jibe inspired Wallabies to victory
Former England scrum-half said ‘Australia, don’t waste my time’ on his podcast with Dan Cole earlier this week
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Joseph Sua’ali’i stuns England in first union match and sends warning shot to Lions
Code convert is pure box office, enjoying an outstanding debut, slick and ingenious in his passing and an ‘aerial freak’ at restarts
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Wallabies wind up England: Alex Carey was absolutely right to stump Jonny Bairstow
Captain Harry Wilson, a self-confessed ‘cricket snuffy’, teases the home audience with a jovial quip about last year’s Ashes flashpoint
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England v Australia: Where the match will be won or lost – our experts make their predictions
Steve Borthwick’s side will want to get back to winning ways and maintain their strong recent record against the visitors
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England are expected to batter Australia – but Wallabies can still stage an ambush
With so much resting on Saturday’s match for Joe Schmidt in inspiring Aussie public, home side are in for a stiffer test than anticipated
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Joe Schmidt rolls the dice against England with Lions on his mind
Schmidt is shedding his persona as ‘Margaret Thatcher’ of coaching ranks with punchy selections as he looks ahead to next summer
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Joseph Sua’ali’i starts against England and can be the new Israel Folau – or flop like Sam Burgess
Latest cross-codes convert, described as a ‘freak’ of nature, will play his first senior match in rugby union against England
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Rocky Elsom: I am on the run from French police and living out of a rucksack
International arrest warrant issued for ex-Australia captain after he was handed a five-year sentence for forgery and embezzlement
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David Campese interview: ‘I’ve been cancelled for telling the truth’
Exclusive: Australian rugby great says current crop of Wallabies lack ‘respect and understanding’ of what it means to wear the shirt
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Tom Curry says ‘blame England players for crumbling not Steve Borthwick’ – here is why
Individual errors rather than systemic malfunction are main cause of failures to turn late leads against tier-one rivals into victories
