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Lions had special moments but lacked consistency needed to be ranked among greats
Andy Farrell’s team deserve place in history after a 2-1 series win but return from Australia nursing nagging regrets
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Ringrose’s big call and questionable officiating: Five things we learned from the Lions’ tour of Australia
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‘We’ll be having a reunion here in 12 years’ time’: Tadhg Beirne marks bittersweet end to ‘incredible journey’ Down Under
Andy Farrell doesn’t rule out leading the Lions for tour to New Zealand
Steely-eyed Lions look determined to complete series whitewash against downtrodden Wallabies
Andy Farrell shows continuing intend to leave Australia undefeated
Matt Williams: Lions’ incessant moaning has helped Australian rugby but it’s hard to see a home win in Sydney
Officiating errors have denied us the drama of a series decider in the third Test
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: James Ryan v Will Skelton
The Irishman is likely to be party to a plan to reduce the influence of the La Rochelle giant
Wallabies are finding it hard to move on as Lions look to make history
As an organisation the Lions will not be remembered with much affection in Australia, but the players have been a credit to their sport
Joe Schmidt confirms Australia’s Carlo Tizzano received online abuse after second Lions Test
Flanker will not play in third Test with Wallabies coach saying ‘it’s better that he sits this one out’
Dan Sheehan on the Lions tour so far: ‘I’ve enjoyed absolutely every second of it’
Irish hooker praises environment created by Andy Farrell
Gordon D’Arcy: Australia got it all wrong by relying on two players to carry the team
Lions’ class came to the fore when it mattered most, but they were also aided by the Wallabies
Lions team news: Tadhg Furlong likely to start again as big Irish contingent expected for third Test
Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen back in contention after injuries but Garry Ringrose heading home
‘The incident’ a mere footnote from epic Test that pushed the Lions one step closer to immortality
Former players who predicted Wallabies would be walloped should have shown Joe Schmidt more respect
Owen Doyle: Why Jac Morgan’s clear out of Carlo Tizzano was not obvious foul play
No consistency in refereeing between the two hemispheres is causing problems
Lions land in Sydney with sore heads as Australia continue to fume over MCG endgame
Australian media take up the case as Lions celebrate late into the night in Melbourne
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt unhappy at match officials over Jac Morgan clearout
Andy Farrell believes Welsh flanker executed ‘a brilliant clearout’ on Carlo Tizzano
Lions 29 Australia 26 FT: Hugo Keenan wins second Test for the tourists at the death - as it happened
Lions clinch series after coming back from 18 points down in second Test
Hugo Keenan’s last-minute try secures series win for Lions after epic tussle with Australia
Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Beirne among the other try scorers as Lions battle back from 18 points down
Former All Black Brad Thorn has just one regret: he never played against the Lions
New Zealand-born Queensland resident, who also had a stint with Leinster, believes the Wallabies will be better in their second Test
‘This game might be completely different’: Andy Farrell warns Lions to expect kick from wounded Wallabies
Side face a difficult second Test in Melbourne after eight-point victory over Australia a week ago
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