Ollie Chessum is also brought into the starting side with Joe McCarthy out due to a foot injury, while Owen Farrell is brought on to the bench

The British and Irish Lions held off the First Nations and Pasifika XV 24-19 in a tough, physical contest on Tuesday in the last of their midweek games on the Australian tour. The Lions can now focus on trying to clinch the three-test series against the Wallabies on Saturday in Melbourne after winning the first match 27-19 last weekend in Brisbane.

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The British and Irish Lions avoided an upset loss to the Brumbies this time, holding on for a 36-24 win over the Canberra-based Super Rugby team on Wednesday in a key ...

The British and Irish Lions have secured a tough 21-10 win over New South Wales Waratahs for their third victory in eight days during their Australian tour. Skip to content Menu Today's paper.

Dan Sheehan scored in the second minute of his British and Irish Lions debut and steered the squad to a commanding 54-7 win over Western Force to open the nine-game tour to Australia.

SYDNEY (AP) — The British and Irish Lions had their toughest win of the Australian tour so far, holding off the New South Wales Waratahs 21-10 on Saturday in their third game in eight days.

The British & Irish Lions and Wallabies have named their squads for the second Test at the MCG. See full lineups, key talking points, and match details for this pivotal clash.

British and Irish Lions lock Joe McCarthy in race to be fit for second Test - McCarthy limped off in the 27-19 triumph over the Wallabies in the first Test with the foot condition plantar fasciitis and has been unable to train.