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British and Irish Lions

Farrell loads Lions coaching team with familiar faces

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British and Irish Lions

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British and Irish Lions announce details of first-ever women's tour

16 Jan 2024

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future plans

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29 Nov 2023

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13 Dec 2022

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14 Aug 2021

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28 Jul 2021

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24 Jul 2021

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Mind Games

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23 Jul 2021

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17 Jul 2021

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12 Jul 2021

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10 Jul 2021

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British and Irish Lions beat Sigma Lions easily

3 Jul 2021

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3 Jul 2021

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Jersey Boy

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3 Jul 2021

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Updated 29 Jun 2021

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26 Jun 2021

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26 Jun 2021

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24 Jun 2021

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23 Jun 2021

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Erasmus: 'A Lions match is almost like a World Cup final'

28 May 2021

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brave blossoms

Joseph calls up Japan World Cup heroes for 'huge' Lions and Ireland games

24 May 2021

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Welcome back

16,500 fans to be allowed for Lions opener against Japan in Murrayfield

19 May 2021

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Update

Revised Lions tour schedule announced with all games to be staged without fans

Updated 14 May 2021

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Lions' meeting with Japan to be shown live on free-to-air television

12 May 2021

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6 May 2021

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Johnny Sexton

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6 May 2021

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5 May 2021

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serious injury

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27 Apr 2021

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21 Apr 2021

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takes one to know one

Paul O'Connell says Owen Farrell is 'real standout' to lead Lions in South Africa

15 Apr 2021

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20 Feb 2021

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Australia offers to host Lions' South Africa tour

1 Feb 2021

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Australia have offered to host Lions tour if agreement can be secured

30 Jan 2021

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Updated 23 Jan 2021

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