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The Irish Sun
19-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
What TV channel is Australia vs British & Irish Lions on? Stream, kick-off time and odds for Farrell's date with destiny
THE British and Irish Lions face Australia in their first of three Test meetings on Saturday morning. Andy Farrell's side have won all of their warm-up matches barring the 2 The 50-year-old was a defence coach for the Lions' Australia Tour in 2013 2 The former Ireland manager has been with Australia since replacing Eddie Jones last year Since the , Andy Farrell's squad have played matches in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide before landing back in 'Brissie' on Sunday. T he Lions will be hoping to win their first series since their Tour of Australia back in 2013 having lost and drawn their last two series. Here's everything you need to know before watching the Test: WHAT TIME IS KICK-OFF? The first of three Test matches kicks-off at 11am Irish time today in the Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. That is 8pm local time. Read more on Irish sport WHERE CAN I WATCH THE TEST? The Lions' clash with Australia will be exclusively shown on Sky Sports on the 'Main Event' and 'Action' channels with coverage starting at 10am. It will be available to stream through WHAT ARE THE ODDS? Farrell's side are favourites to win the first Test at 3/10. The odds for an Australia win is set at 7/2 while a draw is 30/1. Most read in Rugby Union The Lions to win the series is 1/3 while for Australia to replicate A draw series - which occurred on the New Zealand Tour in 2017 - is set at 30/1. Inside Scotland and Lions hero's stunning house that boasts giant basement room with bar for FIFTY people to party WHAT HAS BEEN SAID IN THE BUILD-UP? Winger Hugo Keenan is named at full-back, with Tommy Freeman and James Lowe on the wing. The Lions have had a gruelling schedule compared with Joe Schmidt's Aussies — just one warm-up game, an unconvincing 21-18 win over Fiji ten days ago. Lions back rower "We have to make that count. There's no replacement for playing rugby. We're in a good spot.' Mari Itoje's efforts to distract Australia could be Shot Down in Flames — thanks to a bunch of Aussie rock legends. Wallabies forwards coach Geoff Parling, the ex-England lock, has had AC/DC blaring out at full volume — knowing Lions skipper Itoje will try to put them off at lineouts by yelling so they cannot hear their set-piece codes. Aussie lock Jeremy Williams said: 'We have been using music as a tool to try to distract the boys from the calls, so when we get into the arena we can react and listen to the calls. The music's been loud, bit of AC/DC.'
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Owen Farrell looks sharp on Lions return
Owen Farrell made his first appearance on the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia, playing the final 30 minutes against the AUNZ Invitational 33-year-old had not played since 4 May but showed some sharp touches on his who is on his fourth Lions tour, came on at inside centre in place of Huw Jones, with Sione Tuipulotu shifting to outside fly-half Marcus Smith took over the place-kicking duties, despite Farrell being on the his first touch in attack, the 112-cap former England captain linked sharply with Henry Pollock to unleash the 20-year-old down the also nudged a grubber kick through to set Pollock up for a try."Owen did OK, yeah?" said Lions head coach Andy praise for his son...
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Owen Farrell 'up to speed already'
Owen Farrell's call-up by the British and Irish Lions was met with some criticism because of his lack of game time in recent months but coach Johnny Sexton says the utility back is "already up to speed" in is on his fourth tour after replacing the injured Elliot Daly despite a difficult season with Racing 92 and not having played Test rugby for England since the 2023 World who played with Farrell on the last Lions tour to Australia in 2013, says the 33-year-old has trained at inside centre and has been "fantastic" since arriving in camp."He's already up to speed with how he has trained," said Sexton."He came off the plane and knew the plays and everything that was going on. He has trained really well today [Tuesday]. You can see the touches he had and how he was helping the number 10s, because he was at 12 in the bibs team, as we call them – the second team. "He carved us open a couple of times."We can see the value that he's going to bring for the rest of the tour. How could you not bring him? He's a world-class player. I know he's had a little bit of injury, but so has Sione [Tuipulotu] and so has Huw Jones – they hadn't played much in the four or five months before this, just a couple of games."When the squad was picked, there were other players who were picked without a lot of rugby. I remember Sean O'Brien getting picked in 2017 with no rugby behind him and he was played into form on tour. You could say something similar about me in 2017 as well."Experience is experience. Look at what he's won. He's not just a guy who has hung on to the coat-tails of other people, he's the one who has been driving those teams. "He's been fantastic to have in camp and I'm sure he's going to add loads for the rest of the tour."
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lewis Capaldi announces 2025 Australian summer tour dates
Scottish pop star Lewis Capaldi will return to Australia this summer for the first time in five years. After keeping a relatively low profile for the past two years, the Someone You Loved hitmaker is back with a vengeance after a bravura set at the recent Glastonbury Festival. Keeping the momentum going, Lewis, 28, will return to Australia in December for five headlining dates. Kicking off his antipodean run with two New Zealand shows, Lewis will begin the Australian run at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on December 4, before hitting Sydney 's Qudos Bank Arena on December 6. The tour will then roll into Melbourne 's Rod Laver Arena and Adelaide Entertainment Centre on December 12 and 15, before finishing at Perth 's RAC Arena on Wednesday, December 17. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Lewis, who was last in the country for the Falls Festival in 2019, left Aussie fans heartbroken when he was forced to cancel an Australian tour. To make up for the heartbreak, fans who bought tickets for the 2023 shows will have exclusive access to a past purchaser pre-sale from 11am on Thursday, July 10. Meanwhile, Secret Sounds pre-sale gets underway from 11am on Friday, July 11, while general on sale is from 12pm on Monday, July 14. News of Lewis' return to Australian shores was met with much excitement from fans on Instagram. Commenting on the Live Nation announcement, one wrote: 'The world is healing. We've missed you @lewiscapaldi.' Others were hopeful that more shows would be added with the likes of: 'One show in Melbourne won't do anything lol all the previous people will get the tickets before anyone else can.' Back in 2023, Lewis apologised profusely to Aussie fans on Instagram as he announced he would no longer be touring 'for the foreseeable future'. He was initially slated to play shows in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne, before heading to Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass. However, the Scotsman cancelled all shows in Australia due to persistent struggles he was experiencing with his Tourette's symptoms. 'I'm so incredibly sorry to everyone who had planned to come to a show before the end of the year but I need to feel well to perform at the standard you all deserve,' he wrote in a lengthy message. He added: 'Playing for you every night is all I've ever dreamed of so this has been the most difficult decision of my life. I'll be back as soon as I possibly can.' The move didn't come as a shock to fans, as the Someone You Loved hitmaker had difficulties completing his 2023 Glastonbury set. Lewis became emotional during the set as his tics made it difficult to complete songs, prompting fans to sing along in a heartwarming show of support. He had taken three weeks off before his gig on the Pyramid Stage, but admitted it was not enough as he cancelled the remaining 24 live dates he had scheduled. 'I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I'd hoped three weeks away would sort me out,' he explained in his message. 'But the truth is I'm still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette's, and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come. 'I know I'm incredibly fortunate to be able to take some time out when others can't and I'd like to thank my amazing family, friends, team, medical professionals and all of you who've been so supportive every step of the way through the good times and even more during this past year when I've needed it more than ever.' Reflecting on his 2023 Glastonbury performance, Lewis – who has teamed up with BetterHelp, the world's largest online therapy platform, for a new promotional campaign – recently admitted he thought it would be the last of his career. 'I think I probably knew two songs into the set at Glastonbury that I couldn't do it,' he said. 'Glastonbury's obviously a big deal - it's kind of like the biggest deal - and it was the Pyramid Stage, so it was a big old gig. 'Second song in I was like probably like, I can't keep doing this to myself and other people as well. People are coming to gigs, it's not how you want to watch a show. And as far as I was concerned, I was like "I'm done indefinitely."' The singer-songwriter subsequently announced a hiatus from music while he prioritised his mental health, but looking back he believes he also needed a complete break from the industry as a whole. 'I didn't take a break to just focus on getting better,' he said. 'I took a break because I needed a break, and to sort of release the pressure valve a little bit.'
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lewis Capaldi Announces 2025 Australia and New Zealand Arena Tour
Lewis Capaldi is officially bringing his powerhouse vocals back to Australia and New Zealand later this year, marking his first headline tour in the region in more than five years. The Scottish singer-songwriter will hit arenas across seven cities, kicking off at Christchurch's Wolfbrook Arena on Nov. 30 before making stops in Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and wrapping at Perth's RAC Arena on Dec. 17. The tour is presented by Secret Sounds, Live Nation and WME. More from Billboard 5 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Erin Enderlin, Randy Houser, Charley Crockett & More Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Celebrates 4th of July With 'F-k Donald Trump' Chant in Belgium Spice Girls' Mel B Marries Longtime Boyfriend Rory McPhee in London The announcement follows Capaldi's emotional return to the stage at Glastonbury Festival last month, where he drew a headline-sized Pyramid Stage crowd for a hit-packed set that doubled as a triumphant comeback after two years out of the spotlight. 'Second time's a charm on this one,' Capaldi told the crowd. 'I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn't finish last time.' During the set, he debuted his new single 'Survive' alongside fan favorites 'Before You Go,' 'Grace,' 'Hold Me While You Wait,' 'Bruises' and a unifying performance of 'Someone You Loved.' The appearance came after warm-up gigs in Scotland for Mental Health Awareness Week, which were held in partnership with mental health charity CALM. Fans who purchased tickets to his cancelled 2023 tour will have priority access through a Past Ticket Holders Presale running from July 10 at 11 a.m. local time until July 14 at 11 a.m. local. A Secret Sounds presale follows on July 11, before tickets open to the general public on July 14 at 12 p.m. local time. The tour arrives as Capaldi enters a new chapter in his career. His latest single 'Survive' reunites him with Romans, co-writer of his global smash 'Someone You Loved.' That song recently hit 10x Platinum in Australia and remains the U.K.'s most streamed song of all time. Capaldi's sophomore album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, gave him his second U.K. No. 1 album and spawned three chart-topping singles: 'Pointless,' 'Wish You The Best' and the platinum-certified 'Forget Me.' His 2019 debut, Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent, was the biggest-selling U.K. album of 2019 and 2020 and earned him BRIT Awards and a Grammy nomination. The star also found global streaming success with his Netflix documentary Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now, which became the platform's most-watched film upon release in April 2023, offering fans an unflinching look at the pressures of fame and the mental health struggles behind his meteoric rise. Tickets and tour information are available at Lewis Capaldi 2025 Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates Nov. 30 – Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch Dec. 2 – Spark Arena, Auckland Dec. 4 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane Dec. 6 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Dec. 12 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Dec. 15 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide Dec. 17 – RAC Arena, Perth Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
