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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
A 300-mile drive to Canberra by camper van, meeting a possible future Lions star... and will one of us have to get a tattoo of Mack Hansen's face?
Nik and Kev's Lions tour escapades took a twist this week as they hit Australia's roads in a camper van. They left the sun-kissed coastline of New South Wales for chillier climates in Canberra, where they were reunited with Mack Hansen (much to Kev's despair). From rubbing shoulders with rugby royalty, to meeting the man who could star on the 2029 Lions tour, there has been plenty going on. Here is what the guys got up to in the third episode of Roar & Uncut, in association with Dr Squatch. SUNDAY On our way to the Wallabies ' match against Fiji in Newcastle, we stopped for breakfast at the Sydney Oyster Farm. After gliding down the Hawksbury River by boat, we were dropped off at a secluded table in the water. A truly spectacular setting. We popped on a pair of waders and tucked into 18 oysters each, before getting back on the road to the McDonald Jones Stadium. MONDAY Packed and ready for the 300-mile drive to Canberra, we hitched a lift with Brooky, Daz and Aidey from Long Eaton Rugby Club. It was a scenic journey through valleys and woodlands, although chaos never seems to be far away on this trip. Just 20 minutes into the journey, our camper van broke down, resulting in a three-hour delay. We fuelled up with McDonald's at a remote service station before arriving at the Lions' press conference, at the Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG, in the nick of time. TUESDAY In Canberra the Lions took on the Brumbies with the tourists winning 36-24 on the day Having sampled Canberra's café culture, it was time for the Lions' captain's run. The forwards were busy working on their restarts, which had been proving tricky in the early warm-up fixtures. We went for a drive in the van around the local area, checking out Parliament House, spotting a few wild kangaroos on the way. WEDNESDAY Gameday in Canberra, where the Brumbies were unable to spoil the Lions' unbeaten run in Australia. Before kick-off, we warmed up over a coffee with Wallaby legend George Gregan. After the match, we caught up with Lions winger Mack Hansen. Back in 2023, we spent a couple of days with Mack in Galway, swimming together in the Atlantic Ocean, before clocking off for a few pints of Guinness. One thing led to another and Mack ended up getting Andy Farrell's face tattooed onto his thigh. On the same night, Kev made a bet with Mack, agreeing to get his face tattooed if he scores a hat-trick for the Lions. Safe to say, I kept the evidence. THURSDAY Having saved enough IHG One Rewards Points from our first three weeks on tour, we logged onto the IHG app and booked ourselves back into the InterContinental Sydney. The Lions will be back here when they return to town for their final Test, but this week it has been taken over by the Wrexham's famous football team. We warmed up from our cold camper experience with a stint in the sauna, before enjoying a sundowner in the hotel's Aster bar, overlooking the glorious Opera House. FRIDAY Having been tipped off by a few rugby league insiders about Herbie Farnworth, we headed along to the Sharks' NRL match against the Dolphins under the Cronulla lights. The Englishman did not disappoint, scoring a spectacular breakaway try from inside his own half. After taking dozens of selfies with his fans, Farnworth stopped for a chat. Several union coaches have told me he has the skills to become a British and Irish Lion in 2029 and the 25-year-old from Burnley, who has two years remaining on his contract, told me he would love to try his hand at union one day. SATURDAY We caught the ferry from Circular Quay to Manly, where former England coach Anthony Seibold was waiting for us. Having worked with England during the Eddie Jones era, Seibold is now in charge of business at the Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL. We had a walk down Curl Curl beach before watching the Lions' victory over the AUNZ. To read Seibold's thoughts on the match, click here. Roar & Uncut comes to you in association with Dr Squatch, ensuring Nik and Kev are the best-smelling guys on tour. For more information on visiting Sydney and the rest of New South Wales, go to
The Verge
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
8 games from the Wholesome Direct 2025 that you can play right now
The Wholesome Direct is always full of cute and charming games to keep an eye on for the future. But it's also a great place to find things to play now — and that's especially true this year. The 2025 edition of the livestream showcase included a number of games that released during the show itself. So if you like what you see, there's no wait at all. Finally, a game that combines designing your own house with going on a road trip. Camper Van: Make it Home is exactly what it sounds like. On the design side, you're able to customize a tiny home camper and make it appropriately cozy, but the developers say it will also take you on 'a journey of self-discovery.' Fireside Feelings This game seems designed entirely around comfort. You play as a cute little animal and spend your time curled up around a fire, chatting with friends, and guiding the conversation as you get pulled into a bigger story. Instants Puzzle game meets scrapbooking. Here the goal is to organize a huge cache of family photos, and as you do, discover their history and story. 'Inspired by the way elders pass down family history using pictures to support their storytelling,' the developers explain, 'this game blends narrative, puzzle, and creativity.' Omelet You Cook This game is almost worth checking out for the pun title alone. In it, you create all kinds of weird omelets on a conveyor belt to deliver to students with seemingly very weird taste buds. Also, the principal is a rooster. Seasonala Cemetery From the same team behind the similarly gothic A Mortician's Tale, this game has players exploring a chill cemetery that changes based on the time of day and season. It even has sound effects recorded from an IRL cemetery. And not only is out today, it's a completely free download. Squeakross: Home Squeak Home For those who wish Picross also had lots of adorable little mice. In addition to all of the number-based puzzle solving, Squeakross also has some collecting elements, where you can gather decorations and stickers to up the cozy factor. The Guardian of Nature This hand-drawn adventure game looks absolutely stunning, like an animated movie come to life, and it stars a little guy who can change shape to explore the natural world in various contexts. While the whole experience isn't available yet, you can play the game's first episode now. This game may give you a craving for Boss Coffee, but it also looks pretty laid-back. It's described as a 'charming idle simulation game,' and the goal is to build an empire of vending machines, where you'll have to manage staff and handle decorations.
