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Sydney Morning Herald
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Pantomime villains: Why the Lions aren't everyone's cup of tea
The Lions have limited their engagement in Australia, not allowing schoolchildren near their training sessions in Perth until a late audience with Hale School's First XV was set up. They did visit Nedlands rugby club in the city. Last Thursday in Adelaide, after the team announcement to face the Australia and New Zealand XV at the elite St Peter's College, a schoolboy tried to ask a question before being shut down by the Lions' management. Perhaps they were concerned he was going to draw attention to frequent offsides or the issues at the breakdown. The battler It is almost impossible to consider booing an Australian, never mind one as likeable off the field as Melbourne-raised Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu. Tuipulotu's brilliance for Scotland and the Lions comes after he failed to cement his place in Australian rugby. If there is a slight point of contention, it was the Scottish centre's row with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on a chilly day last November in Edinburgh. Suaalii tried to dominate Tuipulotu at the point of contact, but managed to injure himself making a big tackle. There was sledging between the two in a subsequent scuffle, with Suaalii telling his compatriot he would 'see you next time'. That next time comes on Saturday night. The bruiser Lions loosehead prop Ellis Genge will have happy memories of the last time he visited Suncorp Stadium. Playing for England, he helped defeat the Wallabies in the second Test in a standout performance that helped his country level the series, before going on to win it overall in Sydney. Genge had been stung by Taniela Tupou saying that he looked forward to smashing him, and instead meted out the punishment to the Wallabies, running over Michael Hooper after just 30 seconds. The prop also shoved the Wallabies' captain in the chest after a try was scored by Billy Vunipola. Genge escaped sanction after tackling halfback Nic White and using his elbow to keep the Wallabies player pinned to the ground. 'Leaning on me with an elbow is a nice way to put it. Ellis has that in his game,' White said after the game in Brisbane. Wallabies fans will have an opportunity to see the new, matured Genge, who is letting his actions speak far louder than his words this time in Brisbane.
The Age
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Pantomime villains: Why the Lions aren't everyone's cup of tea
The Lions have limited their engagement in Australia, not allowing schoolchildren near their training sessions in Perth until a late audience with Hale School's First XV was set up. They did visit Nedlands rugby club in the city. Last Thursday in Adelaide, after the team announcement to face the Australia and New Zealand XV at the elite St Peter's College, a schoolboy tried to ask a question before being shut down by the Lions' management. Perhaps they were concerned he was going to draw attention to frequent offsides or the issues at the breakdown. The battler It is almost impossible to consider booing an Australian, never mind one as likeable off the field as Melbourne-raised Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu. Tuipulotu's brilliance for Scotland and the Lions comes after he failed to cement his place in Australian rugby. If there is a slight point of contention, it was the Scottish centre's row with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on a chilly day last November in Edinburgh. Suaalii tried to dominate Tuipulotu at the point of contact, but managed to injure himself making a big tackle. There was sledging between the two in a subsequent scuffle, with Suaalii telling his compatriot he would 'see you next time'. That next time comes on Saturday night. The bruiser Lions loosehead prop Ellis Genge will have happy memories of the last time he visited Suncorp Stadium. Playing for England, he helped defeat the Wallabies in the second Test in a standout performance that helped his country level the series, before going on to win it overall in Sydney. Genge had been stung by Taniela Tupou saying that he looked forward to smashing him, and instead meted out the punishment to the Wallabies, running over Michael Hooper after just 30 seconds. The prop also shoved the Wallabies' captain in the chest after a try was scored by Billy Vunipola. Genge escaped sanction after tackling halfback Nic White and using his elbow to keep the Wallabies player pinned to the ground. 'Leaning on me with an elbow is a nice way to put it. Ellis has that in his game,' White said after the game in Brisbane. Wallabies fans will have an opportunity to see the new, matured Genge, who is letting his actions speak far louder than his words this time in Brisbane.
France 24
07-07-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Itoje back as Lions take no chances against ACT Brumbies
After two commanding wins to open their Australia tour, the Lions were scrappy in their last game against the NSW Waratahs. They got over the line 21-10, but coach Andy Farrell is taking no chances on Wednesday against the Brumbies, who are Australia's strongest Super Rugby side but will be without a slew of Wallabies. The Canberra-based side were the only provincial team to beat the tourists on their last tour to Australia in 2013, upsetting Warren Gatland's side 14-12. "In 2013 the Brumbies beat the British and Irish Lions in Canberra and this year they were the leading Australian team in Super Rugby," said Farrell. "So we are fully aware of the challenge in front of us." England's Itoje, who was immense in their 52-12 thrashing of the Queensland Reds, will once again be partnered by Ireland's Joe McCarthy in the second row. The front row boasts England loosehead Ellis Genge and Ireland pair Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong at hooker and tighthead. Jack Conan gets a chance No.8, with English duo Tom Curry and Ollie Chessum making up the back row. Ireland's Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose form a familiar partnership in the centres, with Scotland's Blair Kinghorn at fullback and England's Tommy Freeman and Ireland's James Lowe on the wings. There was no room in the matchday 23 for Owen Farrell, who was controversially called up last week as injury cover after utility back Elliot Daly was ruled out of the tour with a fractured arm. British and Irish Lions (15-1): Blair Kinghorn; Tommy Freeman, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, James Lowe; Finn Russell, Jamison Gibson-Park; Jack Conan, Tom Curry, Ollie Chessum; Joe McCarthy, Maro Itoje (capt); Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan, Ellis Genge
Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
"I'm surprised England talisman isn't a d***head - everyone loves him"
The British and Irish Lions squad has spent several weeks together and Ireland's Dan Sheehan has joked that he's been surprised that by Ellis Genge - who he thought could've been a d***head British and Irish Lions star Dan Sheehan has been taken aback by new team-mate Ellis Genge and admits he's surprised "that he's not a dickhead.' The Ireland hooker and the England prop - rivals in recent years - are now colleagues. Sheehan has become one of the world's best in his position and is among the frontrunners to start the First Test in Australia. Genge, one of the talismanic leaders for England, is pushing his case to get the nod at prop and the Irishman has been pleasantly surprised by his foe turned friend. Andy Farrell's Lions squad is Irish heavy but Genge is one of a number of Englishman in the squad and was a standout during Friday night's disappointing loss to Argentina in Dublin. The Bristol Bears star has been a divisive character and is known for his aggression. Sheehan admits he is someone he and the Irish would target when they clash in the Six Nations. But those battles are put aside this summer with the whole squad embracing each other. Sheehan said: 'It's mad how fast you can go from despising people to hanging around to go for a coffee with them! It's probably just that rugby blokes are good blokes, you can turn on the hatred when you want it. 'Genge is obviously a passionate, animated player for England and someone who we, as Ireland, would consider as a talisman and someone, in an Irish jersey, we'd need to target. 'He's one person you enjoy having on the team. And he's a funny bloke off the pitch. I think everyone loves him. You can see the passion he brings to meetings, to pitch straight in and scrum. He's one person you enjoy having on your side now. He's very real and says it how it is. He's definitely someone that surprises you that he's not a d***head.' Genge has long been loved and admired by those who know him intimately. Footage has showed the English star taking a leadership role before Friday's clash, barking orders during the team huddle in the dressing room. Sheehan watched on for that clash given he had just played in a final with Leinster six days earlier, which saw them win the URC. The Ireland hooker has recently become the forward with the most tries in Six Nations history such is his quality in attack. He is likely to get his first run out on Saturday when the Lions play their first match on Australian soil against the Western Force in Perth - something he is relishing. He said: 'I feel sometimes if you haven't played yet you feel like a bit of an imposter. I want to feel I can contribute to the jersey just as others have had their chance.'
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Dan Sheehan makes hilarious admission about Six Nations rival and Lions teammate Ellis Genge
DAN Sheehan admits he was surprised to learn fellow Lion Ellis Genge is 'not a d***head'. The front-row rivals have joined forces Down Under, with both players strong contenders to start the First Test against Australia on July 19. Advertisement 2 Sheehan will be hungry for more silverware after Leinster's URC win 2 Genge started as loosehead prop for the Lions against Argentina And Ireland hooker Sheehan confessed: 'It's mad how fast you can go from despising people to hanging around with them and going for coffee. 'Genge would be a good one. He's a passionate, animated player for England and someone who we, as Ireland, would need to target. "Now he's one person you enjoy having on the team. And he's a funny bloke off the pitch. Everyone loves him. You can see the passion he brings to meetings, on to the pitch and in the scrum. 'He's definitely someone that surprises you that he's not a d***head.' Advertisement Read more on Irish sport As part of the Leinster team The 26-year-old is hoping for his Lions debut in Saturday's collision with Western Force. He added: 'I want to feel I can contribute to the jersey.' The Blues star says the biggest challenge facing head coach Andy Farrell is gelling together players from four different nations. He added: 'Test rugby is so detailed, every inch of the game we play today is so hyper-detailed that it's tricky to do in two weeks. Advertisement Most read in Rugby Union 'You saw that in Dublin. Getting that all working together is what Faz has been labouring on with us already. "There's so much talent in the room and how we get it on to the pitch is the main challenge of the tour.' 'Big weekend' - Peter O'Mahony embarking on hectic gardening project as he aims to add '300 plants'
