Boss Andy Farrell has told his Lions they owe it to the travelling hordes to deliver in Saturday's opening Test against the Wallabies. The Sea of Red has hit town in Brisbane in the last couple of days with around 35,000 expected by kick-off and Farrell has urged his side to deliver.

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell isn't buying into predictions of a 3-0 series sweep over Australia.

British and Irish Lions icon Sam Warburton remains the last winning Tour captain after the Welshman led the group to success in Australia in 2013 - with their wait now spanning 12 years

The British and Irish Lions have blocked Wallabies backrower Pete Samu from appearing for a First Nations and Pasifika XV against them because he did not play Super Rugby this season, the visitors confirmed Friday.

For the first time in more than 100 years, no Welshman will be involved when the British and Irish Lions play a Test match.

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The British & Irish Lions have rarely been as heavily favoured to win a test as they will be for their opening clash with Australia on Saturday, even if you might not guess it listening to coach Andy Farrell.

Scottish midfield will be fielded for the first time in a Lions Test, with Russell taking ownership of the No 10 shirt

The former Rugby World Cup final official took to social media and appeared on Whistle Watch, World Rugby’s refereeing show, to offer his expert verdict on two specific incidents: a kick-off routine involving Andre Esterhuizen, and a lineout-style maul formation in open play.

BRISBANE (Reuters) -British & Irish Lions assistant coach Johnny Sexton expects Saturday's first test to be decided by small margins and believes the tourists will need a great, not good, performance to beat the Wallabies.