# Team News
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Last month July 2025
# Galloping Greens
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# Galloping Greens
A day at Randwick, the most famous rugby club in Australia
Ex-Leinster man Shaun Berne is head coach of the Sydney club, who have several Irish players.
# Drama
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# Drama
Wallabies wobble past flying Fijians ahead of Lions series
Mick Byrne’s side were denied by a late, late Harry Wilson try.
# Underwhelming
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# Underwhelming
Sloppy, error-strewn Lions overcome Waratahs in Sydney
Andy Farrell’s men delivered a poor performance two weeks out from the first Wallabies Test.
# Postcard From Oz
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# Postcard From Oz
Landing to a Farrell storm in rugby league heartland Sydney
State of Origin is the biggest thing on the locals’ minds right now.
# Leader
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# Leader
Beirne gets big Lions honour as Keenan keeps his dinner down
The guessing game continues before Andy Farrell’s side face a weak Waratahs team tomorrow.
# Familiar Face
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# Familiar Face
Owen Farrell called up by the Lions as Elliot Daly's tour ended
The 33-year-old recently re-joined Saracens after a tough season with Racing 92.
June June 2025
# Back In Action
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# Back In Action
Keenan and Gibson-Park get chance to remind everyone of their class
James Ryan will also make his Lions debut off the bench in Brisbane.
# Inside Track
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# Inside Track
'It's like little Ireland here in Sydney, Irish accents everywhere'
Mike Catt joined the Waratahs after five happy seasons with Andy Farrell’s Ireland.
# Big Joe
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# Big Joe
Joe McCarthy makes a big impression on his Lions debut
The 24-year-old Ireland second row shone against the Force in Perth.
# Match Officials
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# Match Officials
'Specific' captains and the other big ref focuses for Lions series
20-minute red cards are now in play for all of professional rugby.
# Perth Irish
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# Perth Irish
The Irish rugby club in Perth buzzing to have the Lions in town
“Within our expat circle, there’s lots of excitement around the Lions.”
# Magician
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# Magician
Russell at heart of Irish-heavy Lions side is an exciting prospect
There are eight Irish players in the starting XV, with three more on the bench.
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Lions show Ireland-like glimpses but sloppy touches blunt attack
There were some exciting signs from Andy Farrell’s men but not enough end product.
# Second Best
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# Second Best
Lions set off for Australia after an error-strewn opener
Argentina had too much for a Lions side lacked some accuracy and alertness.
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Farrell's Lions beaten as brilliant Pumas spoil Dublin leaving party
Felipe Contepomi’s men were deserved winners on a cracking occasion at the Aviva Stadium.
# Showtime
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# Showtime
Lions get started in sold-out Aviva after Schmidt shows Wallabies' hand
Andy Farrell’s men face Argentina before flying out to Australia tomorrow.
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