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BBC News
4 days ago
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'Discipline was right on the edge' - Man of Match Beirne
Man of the match Tadhg Beirne, speaking to Sky Sports: "It was a proper Test match, the last quarter was a battle. Australia will take confidence from that going into next week."Discipline was right on the edge. That will be a big focus for us."We managed the game well but need to focus on discipline more."I loved it, some of the games leading up weren't my best. But I hopefully did the shirt justice." British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell was full of praise for flankers Tom Curry and Tadgh selections were questioned before the game because of their form on tour."Tom Curry and Tadgh Beirne were absolutely immense. Curry put in some shots defensively and Tadgh got the turnover very early doors. It didn't stop there," Farrell said."Conan's carrying was very much on the front foot. Those three guys I'm sure they'll be delighted with how they responded to being selected."Curry and Beirne are a man of their word and that's what they delivered."
News.com.au
5 days ago
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- News.com.au
British and Irish Lions versus Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium; when is it and how to watch
When you ask teams from four different nations to sing from the same song sheet there's really only one way to do it … bring in a choirmaster. Former Brisbane Bronco Ben Te'o who played for the British and Irish Lions in their epic drawn series against New Zealand in 2017, revealed a quirky move was the secret sauce to team bonding on that tour. 'We had a choirmaster who taught us four songs,'' Te'o said. 'One from each nation (Calon Lân from Wales, The Fields of Athenry from Ireland, Jerusalem from England and Highland Cathedral from Scotland. 'We would have choir practice in the afternoon. That was quite an interesting activity. 'I will never forget once we had learned some of the songs we ended up out at dinner and had the restaurant to ourselves. The red wine was flowing. We started singing. 'Those are the moments you never forget. We booked upstairs in an Irish pub and had a ripper of a night and had a couple of days off after that. 'From then on we were pretty bonded as a team.'' Asked to describe the different flavours of the four nations Te'o said … The Scots: 'They are always the underdogs, Very passionate. I have witnessed that first hand at Murrayfield and lost to them. They have a lot of passion because they understand they don't have the depth of the other nations. They rip in.'' The English: 'A lot of the English guys who played rugby are from private schools. They are smart, well educated guys. The Irish: 'They are funny guys. Great sense of humour. And amazingly skilful. Some of the skills they learn playing other sports such as Gaelic Football in their youth mean they can do a lot of special things.'' The Welsh: 'It's a rugby nation. Good fellas. Very talented. They like a drink.''
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Jordan, Ritchie join Graham in missing Samoa finale
Scotland will face Samoa on Friday without two more key players after back Tom Jordan and flanker Jamie Ritchie were ruled out through injury following winger Darcy Graham's call-up by the British and Irish Lions. But forwards Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman are available to face the Samoans in Scotland's final summer tour game before they join the Lions squad. Advertisement And Matt Fagerson will be fit after recovering from a knock picked up in their defeat by Fiji, while fellow back row Ben Muncaster and lock Gregor Brown are also back in training after missing Friday's Test. Scotland coach Pete Horne revealed it was not such good news for Ritchie, who picked up a foot injury against Fiji, and Jordan, who found out after battling against pain to finish the game that he had a hand fracture. "He had a little bit of pain after the game," Horne said. "He's such a tough bugger - he doesn't really complain about anything - but he had a bit of swelling in his hand. "He went for a scan and an x-ray and he's actually got a fracture." Advertisement Scotland's defeat by Fiji dented their hopes of improving their world ranking in order to be among the top seeds at the World Cup draw in December. However, Horne said that head coach Gregor Townsend did not have to be persuaded to part with Graham. "Gregor's a massive supporter of the Lions," he said. "If they'd needed them now, he'd have been all for them going away. "But, then, getting another game with us, I think is part of the Lions' plan. They were happy for them to play this weekend and I think the fact that we're playing on a Friday definitely helps. Advertisement "Friday night to the Wednesday isn't as bad as a Saturday to Wednesday. So I'm sure Gregor will be quite willing to support any plan that Andy [Farrell] and the Lions have and if it means limiting a little bit of game time or whatever then I'm sure that'll be the case." Scotland, who initially lost eight players to the Lions, have no plans to call in any late replacements of their own. "By the time anyone gets out of here, it'll take them a few days with the jet lag and stuff - it's a tough old travel," Horne added. "We're pretty well covered, to be honest. "We've got adequate cover across the backs. Training might be a little bit hampered, but I'm sure we'll be fine." Related internet links
BBC News
14-07-2025
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- BBC News
Jordan, Ritchie join Graham in missing Samoa finale
Scotland will face Samoa on Friday without two more key players after back Tom Jordan and flanker Jamie Ritchie were ruled out through injury following winger Darcy Graham's call-up by the British and Irish forwards Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman are available to face the Samoans in Scotland's final summer tour game before they join the Lions Matt Fagerson will be fit after recovering from a knock picked up in their defeat by Fiji, while fellow back row Ben Muncaster and lock Gregor Brown are also back in training after missing Friday's coach Pete Horne revealed it was not such good news for Ritchie, who picked up a foot injury against Fiji, and Jordan, who found out after battling against pain to finish the game that he had a hand fracture. "He had a little bit of pain after the game," Horne said. "He's such a tough bugger - he doesn't really complain about anything - but he had a bit of swelling in his hand. "He went for a scan and an x-ray and he's actually got a fracture."Scotland's defeat by Fiji dented their hopes of improving their world ranking in order to be among the top seeds at the World Cup draw in Horne said that head coach Gregor Townsend did not have to be persuaded to part with Graham."Gregor's a massive supporter of the Lions," he said. "If they'd needed them now, he'd have been all for them going away."But, then, getting another game with us, I think is part of the Lions' plan. They were happy for them to play this weekend and I think the fact that we're playing on a Friday definitely helps. "Friday night to the Wednesday isn't as bad as a Saturday to Wednesday. So I'm sure Gregor will be quite willing to support any plan that Andy [Farrell] and the Lions have and if it means limiting a little bit of game time or whatever then I'm sure that'll be the case."Scotland, who initially lost eight players to the Lions, have no plans to call in any late replacements of their own."By the time anyone gets out of here, it'll take them a few days with the jet lag and stuff - it's a tough old travel," Horne added. "We're pretty well covered, to be honest. "We've got adequate cover across the backs. Training might be a little bit hampered, but I'm sure we'll be fine."
BBC News
14-07-2025
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- BBC News
'It's different to a Test match at Twickenham'
The first Test against Australia on Saturday will have a different feel to it than a normal international game, says British and Irish Lions captain Maro 30-year-old will likely lead Andy Farrell's side out in Brisbane for his seventh Lions was announced as England captain at the start of this year but says leading out the Lions will be different than at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham."It's the grandness of it. It's the occasion. It's different to a Test match at Twickenham or in any other part of the world," Itoje said."The fans go crazy, the streets will be lined with people in Lions shirts, we won't be able to go anywhere so it is just a little bit different in that respect."It's an opportunity that one should relish. It's one of the great opportunities and events for us."
