There were several British and Irish Lions players who would have been hoping to have a red-hot crack against the First Nations-Pasifika XV on Tuesday and force their way into consideration for the second Test.

The British and Irish Lions just about maintained their 100 per cent record in Australia as they hung on to beat the First Nations and Pasifika XV 24-19 at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Tuesday.

British & Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell has opened up on Marcus Smith's condition after he was forced off the field shortly after coming on as a replacement in Tuesday's win over the First Nations & Pasifika XV.

For the first time in 129 years the British and Irish Lions have a picked a test team that doesn't contain a Welshman.

Wales flanker Jac Morgan says he is determined to make Wales proud as he targets a British and Irish Lions Test team place.

Barring a sticky encounter against the Waratahs in Sydney, the tour fixtures on Australian soil had been straightforward for the 2025 British and Irish Lions – unsatisfyingly so, from a neutral’s perspective.

The British and Irish Lions have dominated in a 29-17 win over the Wallabies in the series-opening rugby test in Brisbane.

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