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Injury rules Tomos Williams out of rest of tour in blow for British & Irish Lions

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams has been ruled out of the remainder of the British & Irish Lions tour in Australia and will be replaced by Ben White

The Guardian - AU

Sione Tuipulotu laughs off ‘Aussie’ dig during British & Irish Lions tour

The National (Scotland)

Don’t know how funny that gag is – Sione Tuipulotu laughs off ‘Aussie’ dig

Western Force’s stadium announcer introduced the British and Irish Lions’ four southern hemisphere-raised players by the countries of their birth.

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'I'd give up my left testicle': Tom Robertson

Western Force duo Tom Robertson and Dylan Pietsch have given their Wallabies hopes a massive boost with standout displays against the British and Irish Lions.

AAP

Tomos Williams injury leaves Farrell’s Lions facing race to fill scrum-half slot

Andy Farrell admits there is concern about Tomos Williams after he was forced off with a hamstring injury against Western Force

The Guardian - UK

British and Irish Lions face anxious wait over fitness of Tomos Williams

The Wales scrum-half limped off in the rout of Western Force.

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions hammer Western Force but Tomos Williams suffers injury

Williams was among the Lions’ star performers at Optus Stadium but his match was over when he injured his left hamstring in the 47th minute.

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Tomos Williams injury: Lions star set for scans after being forced off against Western Force

The scrum-half scored twice before being forced off

Evening Standard

Lions cut loose with eight-try win over Western Force for solid start in Australia

The British & Irish Lions beat Western Force 54-7 in Perth despite an awkward opening, but Tomos Williams limped off after scoring two tries

The Guardian - UK

Lions 54-7 Western Force: Big win in Perth to kick off 2025 tour

A possible injury to Tomos Williams will leave Andy Farrell concerned

Evening Standard

Tomos Williams injury mars rampant Lions thrashing of Western Force

Western Force 7-54 Lions: Welsh scrum-half Williams impressed in a much-improved Lions performance from the Argentina defeat, but then suffered a cruel blow

The Independent UK

Western Force 7-54 British & Irish Lions: rugby union – as it happened

An improved second half secured a comfortable win in Perth for the tourists

The Guardian - UK

Lions vs Western Force LIVE: 2025 tour result, latest updates and reaction after first tour win

Andy Farrell’s side face their first test Down Under after Argentina defeat

Evening Standard

Lions v Western Force live: Result and reaction as impressive tourists run rampant in Perth

Western Force 7-54 Lions: A much-improved performance saw the Lions bounce back from defeat to Argentina to rout Australia’s weakest Super Rugby side

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Evening Standard

How to watch Western Force vs British and Irish Lions: TV channel and live stream today

Andy Farrell’s side meet Super Rugby opponents in Australia tour opener

The Guardian - UK

Expect Farrell’s frustrations to vanish: the Lions will prioritise hunger and energy

The tour starts when boots are on the ground in Australia and a line can be drawn under last week’s defeat against Argentina

The Independent UK

Mack Hansen draws on personal experience to warn Lions of Western Force upset

Hansen starts on the wing for the Lions in their first tour game Down Under and has harked back to a game from 2013 when discussing the banana skin

The Independent UK

Western Force vs British & Irish Lions Betting Tips: Stuttering start down under

Follow our rugby betting tips as the British & Irish Lions take on Western Force in Australia

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The Guardian - UK

Test run-in starts as Lions kickstart journey on Fury Road against Western Force

Playing five matches in 15 days across 5,700km makes Saturday’s opener in Perth more significant than it might first appear

The Independent UK

Is British and Irish Lions vs Western Force on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know as the tourists play their first game in Australia

The Independent UK

Dan Sheehan wants ‘passion’ from British and Irish Lions teammates

The Lions captain wants his team to show the same intensity as their opponents, Western Force, in Saturday’s tour opener

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions urged to ‘create moments’ ahead of Australia tour opener

Western Force await in Perth on Saturday.

AAP

Don't get injured: Nic White gets to play Lions at last

Veteran scrumhalf Nic White says it will be a "pinch-me" moment when he captains the Western Force against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday night.

AAP

'I have enough on my plate': Lions won't take the bait

The British and Irish Lions kick off their Australian tour on Saturday when they take on the Western Force, and coach Andy Farrell is keeping a laser focus.

The Independent UK

Henry Pollock tipped to fly high on the biggest stage by Lions boss Andy Farrell

The swaggering Northampton back row is the squad’s youngest player.

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