There were several British and Irish Lions players who would have been hoping to have a red-hot crack against the First Nations-Pasifika XV on Tuesday and force their way into consideration for the second Test.

As the Lions switch focus to securing the series against the Wallabies, is Owen Farrell poised to make a sensational return to the Test arena?; watch Australia vs The Lions in the second Test next Saturday from 9.

British & Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell has opened up on Marcus Smith's condition after he was forced off the field shortly after coming on as a replacement in Tuesday's win over the First Nations & Pasifika XV.

The British and Irish Lions held on to beat the First Nations and Pacific XV 19-24 on Tuesday, in their final midweek match before their tour concludes with two final Tests against the Wallabies. Here are the winners and losers from today’s match:

Wales flanker Jac Morgan says he is determined to make Wales proud as he targets a British and Irish Lions Test team place.

Barring a sticky encounter against the Waratahs in Sydney, the tour fixtures on Australian soil had been straightforward for the 2025 British and Irish Lions – unsatisfyingly so, from a neutral’s perspective.

Santiago Cordero and Francisco Gómez Kodela have played their final games for Argentina after a combined 29 years of international service.

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau says it’s up to him to provide the platform for prized recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to terrorise the British and Irish Lions at the MCG on Saturday night.