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This Lions tour was an SOS and they desperately need a revamp - from ending the media paranoia and stopping the one-nation domination to the four future stars who can take down the All Blacks, here's my blueprint for 2029: CHRIS FOY

03/08/25 11:01
WORLD OF RUGBY - CHRIS FOY: Where do the Lions go from here? Home, in the first instance, to disperse and recharge, but then the hierarchy must review this Australia tour in forensic detail, to work out the future direction of travel, in every sense. They are adamant that all feedback will be welcomed and considered, so here, this column is offering a range of points, free of charge. The following can serve as an over-arching blueprint for how rugby's famous touring team can evolve and thrive…...read

Australia 22-12 British & Irish Lions PLAYER RATINGS: Who was 'manhandled on the gainline'? Who lacked 'real route-one impetus'? And which star handled the wet conditions 'sublimely' despite defeat?
02/08/25 01:37CHRIS FOY AT ACCOR STADIUM: The British & Irish Lions fell short in their quest to earn a first series whitewash victory since 1927 as they were beaten 22-12 by Australia in the final game of their tour.
Australia vs British & Irish Lions - Test series RECAP: Score, team news and updates as Andy Farrell's FAIL to achieve Wallabies whitewash after losing final clash in a lightning-affected clash
02/08/25 09:01Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as the British & Irish Lions face Australia in in the third test of the Test series at Accor Stadium.
Maro Itoje hails 'special' British & Irish Lions team-mates as the captain prepares to rally his troops for one final time in search of a series whitewash in Australia
01/08/25 07:31CHRIS FOY IN SYDNEY: The skipper's last call to arms will involve imploring these Lions to ensure that their crusade resonates for eternity, by completing a 3-0 series whitewash.
Ruthless Andy Farrell is right to shun sentiment and stick with his A-Team as Lions chase rare whitewash, writes CHRIS FOY
31/07/25 09:30CHRIS FOY IN SYDNEY: Farrell could have rotated his squad, to ensure various worthy candidates could earn the reward for all their selfless commitment this campaign. He did not.
Andy Farrell makes two alterations to an otherwise unchanged Lions starting XV for the third Test against Australia as tourists go in search of whitewash
31/07/25 06:26CHRIS FOY IN SYDNEY: Head coach Andy Farrell has opted to retain the vast majority of those players who started at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last Saturday.
Lions star Dan Sheehan talks through his diving try in second Test win over Australia and admits 'getting melted' led to his quick thinking
30/07/25 04:00CHRIS FOY IN SYDNEY: Dan Sheehan found himself dragged into Australian protests about refereeing after the Lions win in Melbourne.
Inside the Lions party after sealing series win: Drinking beers and singing in the middle of the MCG pitch - and recreating Hugo Keenan's last-minute winning try
27/07/25 11:01CHRIS FOY IN MELBOURNE: Modern, elite professional rugby so often presents a stern and serious face to the outside world, so it is good when there are outbreaks of old-school fun.
British and Irish Lions left wondering what all the fuss is about as Whingeing Wallabies cry foul over 'dangerous' clearout before dramatic winning cry
26/07/25 09:30CHRIS FOY AT THE MCG: The Lions' epic Test triumph to seal a historic series victory over Australia sparked a bitter, polarised post-match row about officiating, play-acting and welfare.
Australia 26-29 British & Irish Lions PLAYER RATINGS: Who was a 'colossal inspiration'? Which star appeared 'flustered'? And who suffered 'a collapse' by his own standards?
26/07/25 01:28Mail Sport's CHRIS FOY and NIK SIMON were on hand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to offer their expert analysis of both teams' performances as the Lions claimed a series win.
The Lions' worst nightmare: Australia's returning 6ft 8in, 23st giant is ready to bulldoze the tourists and bring bodyline to rugby - here's why Andy Farrell should be terrified
25/07/25 11:27A giant destroyer of packs and Irish dreams stands between the Lions and their historic target on Saturday, as the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground is set to stage another momentous bodyline Test.
Andy Farrell has ignored the old adage of 'if ain't broke don't fix it' with his Lions selection for the second Test against Australia, it's hard to justify Bundee Aki's inclusion at the expense of Sione Tuipulotu, writes CHRIS FOY
24/07/25 03:02CHRIS FOY: Amid all the deserved acclaim for Garry Ringrose's honesty about suffering concussion symptoms, a Lions selection gamble was partially hidden, but it was a shock all the same.
Owen Farrell fights his way into the Test picture as British & Irish Lions survive an ambush in final tour game, writes CHRIS FOY
22/07/25 04:12It was a fitting occasion for heroic deeds and those were provided by the magnificent First Nations and Pasifika XV, who proved that the vaunted visitors were beatable.
Jamie George lifts the lid on 'chaos' of Lions call-up and 47-hour trip from England duty to Australia - admitting 'I would have swum!'
21/07/25 02:55CHRIS FOY IN MELBOURNE: Jamie George described his Lions call-up as 'chaos', after taking four flights in a mad dash from the Andes to Australia
Lions call-up Scotland star to cover for Joe McCarthy after he picked up injury in first Test - as Andy Farrell faces changing winning team
20/07/25 03:38CHRIS FOY IN MELBOURNE: McCarthy suffered a foot injury in the 27-19 win over Australia in the first Test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last Saturday.
Why even a three-Test rout against Australia won't place this Lions squad among the pantheon of greats - but here's what Andy Farrell and Co can do to make a lasting statement Down Under, writes CHRIS FOY
20/07/25 11:00WORLD OF RUGBY: Time to raise the target even higher. After a first Test which exposed a glaring gulf in class, the Lions should be aiming for 3-0+.
Man on a mission Tom Curry was fuelled by a sense of grievance, as Lions star answers critics in style with brilliant display against Australia
19/07/25 09:30CHRIS FOY IN BRISBANE: Curry was driven by a mood of simmering defiance to inspire the Lions to victory, as England's back-row hit man justified his inclusion in the starting XV.
Australia 19-27 British & Irish Lions PLAYER RATINGS: Which 'genius' showcased his brilliance? Who was sloppy and hesitant during the visitors' flying start? And which star was 'overcome with nerves'?
19/07/25 12:18CHRIS FOY IN BRISBANE: The Lions claimed victory in Brisbane once again despite a late push from the Wallabies, who touched down in the dying embers of the match.
Why Lions captain Maro Itoje is the 'calm voice amongst the carnage' ahead of crucial Test opener against Australia, writes CHRIS FOY
19/07/25 07:48CHRIS FOY IN BRISBANE: Eight years ago, the series between the British and Irish tourists and the All Blacks finished on a knife-edge, as the hosts were awarded a last-minute penalty.
British & Irish Lions embroiled in fierce eligibility row with Australia on the eve of first Test
18/07/25 08:34CHRIS FOY IN BRISBANE: Wallabies back-rower Pete Samu had been selected to play for the First Nations & Pasifika XV against the British and Irish tourists, in his home city of Melbourne
How Ellis Genge went from wild child to Lions leader: Eddie Jones, Courtney Lawes and more reveal all about 'Baby Rhino'
17/07/25 04:00Ellis Genge is poised to complete a treble of career-defining trips to Australia by confirming his epic transformation from 'wild' rookie into a world-class, tone-setting Lion on Saturday.
Lions deliver big-name snub as Tom Curry wins selection battle for first Test against Australia - with Andy Farrell calling for his Irish-dominated side to raise standards
17/07/25 06:12CHRIS FOY IN BRISBANE: Farrell has confirmed a Lions starting line-up featuring eight Ireland players - seven of them from Leinster - for the first Test against Australia on Saturday.
Andy Farrell is plumping for pedigree over form for the first Lions Test - but there is an uneasy, fingers-crossed feeling about it, writes CHRIS FOY
16/07/25 11:43CHRIS FOY IN BRISBANE: The head coach is following the example of so many touring predecessors by trusting in players he knows best.
Lions set to deliver big-name selection snub as Andy Farrell backs Tom Curry in his Irish-dominated team for the first Test against Australia
16/07/25 06:45CHRIS FOY IN BRISBANE: The 27-year-old flanker has been striving to hit top form on this tour of Australia, while Wales captain Jac Morgan has been outstanding in the No 7 shirt.
British & Irish Lions dealt a double injury blow ahead of first Test against Australia - as Andy Farrell hints at line-up plans for opener Down Under
15/07/25 07:24CHRIS FOY IN BRISBANE: The Lions are set to be without two injured stars for the first Test here against the Wallabies,as the pair have been unable to train before the final selection meeting.
Ben Te'o: Rugby union and league must merge - and this is how they should do it
14/07/25 10:58Ben Te'o has the unique distinction of playing both as a Lion and in the State of Origin. Having reached those twin peaks, he has been left with an ambitious vision - the codes reunited.
This is the Lions team Andy Farrell must pick for first Test - and why the most crucial player isn't who you might think: CHRIS FOY
13/07/25 04:00WORLD OF RUGBY: Farrell has been emphasising that nationality is not a factor when it comes to his Lions selection, but it makes sense to capitalise on established combinations
Henry Pollock reveals Andy Farrell's team have set historic target as they look to become greatest British and Irish Lions side ever
13/07/25 11:30CHRIS FOY IN BRISBANE: Andy Farrell and his squad landed here in the capital of Queensland on Sunday, buoyed by a 48-0 win in their final pre-series fixture in Adelaide.
Jamie George handed emergency last-minute call up to British & Irish Lions squad to replace injured hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie ahead of Australia Test
12/07/25 04:16CHRIS FOY IN ADELAIDE: George is responding to an emergency call-up from Farrell, to provide cover for England hooker Cowan-Dickie, who was injured during Saturday's win.
AUNZ Invitational XV 0-48 British and Irish Lions PLAYER RATINGS: Who enjoyed their 'best performance of the tour'? Who is still showing 'glaring errors'? And how did late call-ups Ben White and Owen Farrell fare?
12/07/25 12:35CHRIS FOY AT THE ADELAIDE OVAL: After displaying some vulnerabilities against the ACT Brumbies, the Lions came out determined to cement their place.
Australia veteran James O'Connor opens up on surprise Wallabies recall at 35 ahead of Lions showdown
11/07/25 10:44CHRIS FOY IN ADELAIDE: O'Connor last played for Australia in 2022 and celebrated his 35th birthday last week, so when he was told that he had been recalled, he didn't initially believe it.
England star Henry Pollock praised by British & Irish Lions team-mate for 'playing with no fear' ahead of his last chance to push for a Test role
10/07/25 04:00CHRIS FOY IN ADELAIDE: The 20-year-old is the youngest player in Farrell's squad and he will line up at blindside flanker against an Australia-New Zealand Invitational XV.
Andy Farrell has just 10 days to fix these three glaring emergencies - or Lions series will end in tears
09/07/25 04:08One more tour game to go and then the Lions can head to Brisbane and settle in one place, with a mission to find solutions to three glaring, recurring problems before they confront the Wallabies.
Owen Farrell hits the ground running after his shock Lions call-up to replace injured Elliot Daly... as Johnny Sexton jokes: 'He must've had the playbook on the plane!'
08/07/25 09:30CHRIS FOY: It was the Lions' last training session before taking on Australia's top provincial team, but all the cameras were pointing at a player who won't be on duty today.
Owen Farrell in contention to make Lions match-day squad for first Test against Australia after shock call-up
07/07/25 07:04CHRIS FOY IN CANBERRA: Owen Farrell hadn't recovered from the impact of a long-haul trek to Australia in time to be part of the Lions squad to face the Brumbies here, but his chance will come.
WORLD OF RUGBY: Alarm bells ring for Lions chiefs as Irish contingent fail their audition to leave plans up in the air with two weeks to go until Australia Test, writes CHRIS FOY
06/07/25 11:02WORLD OF RUGBY: So much for best-laid plans. Farrell spoke throughout the early part of this tour about how all Test selection forecasts can go out the window - and that is happening here.
Waratahs 10-21 British & Irish Lions PLAYER RATINGS: Who looked short of game-time? Who lacked their usual authority? And who is unlikely to challenge for a Test place?
05/07/25 12:17The British & Irish Lions secured a 21-10 victory against Waratahs as their tour of Australia continued. Mail Sport's CHRIS FOY assesses how each Lions player performed.
British & Irish Lions prop 'gladiators' form secret society in Australia - but competition for places is fierce as first Test draws closer
04/07/25 11:30A secret society of Lions prop 'gladiators' has been formed in the early stages of this Australia tour, but these competitive beasts are jostling for places in their own complex hierarchy.
Owen Farrell's Lions call-up does not make sense... it's a gamble that could destroy squad unity, writes CHRIS FOY
03/07/25 10:02CHRIS FOY: Owen Farrell is on his way to join up with the British and Irish Lions, prompting an outpouring of shock and one overwhelming question. Why?
Owen Farrell receives shock Lions call-up by his head coach dad Andy, with 33-year-old replacing injured Elliot Daly despite playing different position
03/07/25 07:38Owen Farrell is on his way to Australia to join up with the Lions as a replacement for his Saracens team-mate, Elliot Daly, who has been ruled out of the tour with a fractured forearm.
How Jac Morgan powered his way into Lions Test contention - and what he offers Andy Farrell that none of his rivals in fierce back-row battle can
02/07/25 04:00CHRIS FOY IN BRISBANE: All four flags are still flying on this Lions tour, thanks to Jac Morgan. The last Welshman standing has propelled himself into Test contention.
Maro Itoje insists he feels 'refreshed' playing for the Lions despite his extreme Saracens and England workload - as tour captain reveals his leadership style under Andy Farrell
01/07/25 03:16Maro Itoje will be back in the usual routine on Wednesday ready for a starting role in the expectation of playing a full 80 minutes, after some novel experiences in the early stages of this Lions campaign.
Lions finally set to unleash 'all-singing, all-dancing' half-back pairing of Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell for the first time against the Reds
30/06/25 11:30CHRIS FOY IN BRISBANE: Leinster's tone-setting scrum-half Gibson-Park, 33, must hit the ground running and click with Scotland's master conductor.
Why the 'aggro-factor' is the Lions' secret weapon - and how one star's versatility is already bearing fruit: CHRIS FOY on tour with the Lions
29/06/25 11:08CHRIS FOY: One game into the Lions' Australian odyssey and it's all simmering nicely. Good. Here's to the aggro, the hostility, the edge and the niggle in every conceivable form.
Western Force 7-54 British & Irish Lions PLAYER RATINGS: Who was imperious in Perth? Which star made a case to partner Maro Itoje and who had an ill-fated audition?
28/06/25 12:18CHRIS FOY: Dan Sheehan scored early to give the visitors the lead before rival skipper Nic White hit back for the Force. The hosts went on to frustrate the Lions before being undone.
Quest for a Lions clean sweep begins NOW as Andy Farrell's side eye nine out of nine in Australia with plenty at stake in Western Force opener
27/06/25 03:49CHRIS FOY IN PERTH: When the Lions last toured Australia, Mack Hansen was sitting in the stand with his family as the Brumbies produced an historic upset to beat the iconic visitors in Canberra.
Andy Farrell leaps to the defence of his new Lions star Henry Pollock: 'He's NOT a pest - he's a humble kid with a great attitude'
26/06/25 05:49A storming performance could propel Pollock into contention for a place in the first-choice side for the internationals. He has been on an unstoppable rise, with no reason that can't lead to the Test XV.
What Henry Pollock's selection for Lions tells us about Andy Farrell's thinking - and the questions we must ask about Maro Itoje after his exclusion, writes CHRIS FOY
26/06/25 11:22CHRIS FOY IN PERTH: When the tourists face Western Force at Optus Stadium on Saturday, it will be just three weeks until their series opener against Australia in Brisbane.
British & Irish Lions demand pay-off amid player availability row as Australia release more stars for tour matches
25/06/25 09:37CHRIS FOY IN PERTH: Following a meeting, it was confirmed Matt Faessler and Hunter Paisami are returning to Brisbane to represent their Super Rugby franchise.
Australia hit back at British & Irish Lions over player availabilty row after Wallabies were warned to fulfill their contract and do what's 'right for fans'
24/06/25 10:38CHRIS FOY IN PERTH: On Monday, Lions chief executive Ben Calveley delivered a public demand for the hosts' Test stars to be released to play for their Super Rugby franchises
Will Stuart opens up on spooking his sleeping Lions team-mates, becoming a viral sensation and why he was glad to escape Bath's Premiership party
23/06/25 10:42CHRIS FOY IN PERTH: Soon after arriving for Lions duty, Will Stuart found himself lurking behind a curtain next to his unsuspecting Irish room-mate's bed, in the middle of the night.
Why it could be the end of the road for the Lions if Andy Farrell's men do not put on a show Down Under, writes CHRIS FOY
23/06/25 01:00CHRIS FOY: The Lions have arrived in Australia, bristling from their pre-tour false start in Dublin and ready for another survival mission.
British & Irish Lions 24-28 Argentina: Lions fall short at the Aviva Stadium in Andy Farrell's first game in charge before jetting off to Australia tour
20/06/25 11:14CHRIS FOY IN DUBLIN: As Argentina's jubilant players celebrated wildly on the Aviva Stadium pitch, many of them close to tears, the Lions gathered in a sombre huddle.
England stars have a chance to make an early Test case for the Lions in Argentina clash as Andy Farrell prepares to unleash a staggering amount of back-line firepower, writes CHRIS FOY
18/06/25 04:45CHRIS FOY: The Smiths are back together again and what a precious opportunity this is for England's leading playmakers to call the tune for the Lions.
Why the ship has sailed for Owen Farrell's international career, writes CHRIS FOY
17/06/25 09:31COMMENT BY CHRIS FOY: As a Test centurion, he has been there and done it. He has the T-shirt - and the scars from so many battles over so many years as a renowned warrior.
Owen Farrell gives fitness update after injury-hit season - as Saracens-bound fly-half discusses possible Lions or England call-up this summer
17/06/25 05:00Owen Farrell is confident that he could prove his fitness quickly if either the Lions or England decide to call on his services in the coming days or weeks.
Why Andy Farrell should trust in free spirit Finn Russell, the genius who can lead the Lions to glory in Australia, writes CHRIS FOY
16/06/25 01:05Bath are champions and their iconic No 10 deserves to shed the doubts that have always stalked him throughout his career. He didn't freeze. He delivered X-factor brilliance, yet again.
Leicester's Dan Cole and Ben Youngs: No goodbye speeches, no fuss - we're going out there to take a swing at Bath
14/06/25 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: At Leicester, they don't do mushy sentiment, even when it comes to a farewell for two loyal legends and England's most-capped players.
Inside Bath's generation game driving their hunt for Premiership glory: 'We're ready to write our own story'
13/06/25 01:00Phil de Glanville is designated driver for the family's mass migration to Twickenham, so if his son, Tom, emulates his league title success with Bath, he'll have to wait a few hours before toasting the overdue triumph.
Steve Borthwick hands Henry Arundell England recall ahead of Bath move after sacrificing international career to join Racing 92
11/06/25 04:25CHRIS FOY: The 22-year-old emerged as English rugby's next big thing in 2022, when he scored a staggering 100m solo try for London Irish at Toulon, before being fast-tracked into the senior squad.
Andy Farrell faces front-row crisis as Zander Fagerson is ruled out of Lions tour of Australia with calf injury
09/06/25 09:30Lions head coach Andy Farrell has been confronted by a pre-tour injury crisis in his front row as one tighthead prop was ruled out of the Australia tour on Monday.
The Bath warrior who proves what a breakaway league would never be able to produce, writes CHRIS FOY
09/06/25 01:00CHRIS FOY: When Bath lock horns with Leicester at the national stadium on Saturday, nobody on either side will give more to the cause of becoming champions of England.
Why brave Saints prove English clubs CAN go toe-to-toe with French giants, writes CHRIS FOY - now is the time to ditch the defeatism and inferiority complex
26/05/25 01:00CHRIS FOY: When the pain subsides - and it won't for a while yet - Northampton will take heart from having blazed a trail for English clubs.
Northampton and returning George Furbank aim to put fun into their final fling as Saints march into Cardiff on a mission to secure Champions Cup glory
23/05/25 09:43CHRIS FOY IN CARDIFF: Northampton's new range of Hawaiian shirts had all but sold out as the 'Shoe Army' started their mass invasion of Cardiff.
I've watched rugby in every corner of the world - these are the 20 bucket list stadiums you MUST watch a game in before you die, writes CHRIS FOY
19/05/25 04:00At last, here it is, a global guide to help oval-ball enthusiasts plan the best places to take in a fixture - close to home or thousands of miles away.
Welsh rugby is on its knees - this is my radical plan to save it, writes CHRIS FOY
19/05/25 01:00The Welsh Rugby Union have reacted to the latest outbreak of chaos and turmoil in the game by issuing what amounts to a request for bright ideas to help save their sport.
Tom Curry defers wrist operation until after the British and Irish Lions tour - with Sale and England flanker set to play through the pain in Australia
13/05/25 04:00Tom Curry has deferred a wrist operation until after the Lions tour and will play through pain in the damaged joint to be available for the British and Irish mission to Australia.
EDDIE JONES: What I really think of the Lions squad and its one glaring hole, how Australia will treat Henry Pollock - and why Maro Itoje IS now captain material
12/05/25 04:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: Henry Pollock has been warned. And it's a familiar face delivering the message.
The key reasons Australia are a surging force that can upset the Lions this summer - as long as they stay clear of one thing, writes CHRIS FOY
12/05/25 01:00CHRIS FOY: No sooner had Australians learned about the four-nation threat coming their way next month than they were plunged into panic mode.
British & Irish Lions starting XVs to face Australia: Our experts' picks - does Henry Pollock fit in? Who starts at 10? And who wins the battle of the back row?
10/05/25 01:00The Lions selection battle has only just begun. After Andy Farrell named a squad of 38 (or should that be 40?) to tour Australia this summer on Thursday, the next step is picking a starting team.
Lions call-up will come as a boost and a shock for Marcus Smith - with one major factor elevating him above Sam Prendergast and George Ford, writes CHRIS FOY
09/05/25 01:00After weeks of speculation, debate and intrigue about the choice of Lions playmakers, there was still a dramatic twist here on Thursday - Marcus Smith picked, but the door left ajar for Owen Farrell.
Maro Itoje is a shoo-in for captain but other Lions hopefuls are in for an anxious morning... prepare for drama, shocks and raw emotion as squad for Australia tour is unveiled
07/05/25 10:02CHRIS FOY: England captain Maro Itoje's coronation on Thursday as the Lion king is now regarded as a formality, but there will be drama and tension, shocks and raw emotion.
England lock George Martin out of British & Irish Lions tour as head coach Andy Farrell faces injury concerns
07/05/25 10:41England lock George Martin has been ruled out of the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia as head coach Andy Farrell continues to deal with a series of fitness headaches.
Henry Pollock has played his way into my Lions squad, writes CHRIS FOY - so who else makes 38-man list?
05/05/25 01:00CHRIS FOY: After a dramatic final round of Lions squad auditions, the selection hierarchy has had a major shake-up and some things have become crystal clear.
England set to remain in Twickenham as RFU nears resolution with local council amid concerts row - with Chelsea handed a blow in the process
28/04/25 05:28CHRIS FOY: Last month, union chief executive Bill Sweeney claimed that the national team could be relocated to an alternative venue in Birmingham or Milton Keynes.
Inside the mind of the Englishman charged with revolutionising Welsh rugby: DAVE REDDIN talks to CHRIS FOY
28/04/25 11:00The Englishman charged with masterminding a revolution and revival in Welsh rugby believes he can harness lessons from working with Sir Clive Woodward and Gareth Southgate.
WORLD OF RUGBY: Flying George Ford should be a shoo-in for Lions duty - he is redefining the concept of a bolter and Andy Farrell has a dilemma among his other fly-halves, writes CHRIS FOY
28/04/25 01:00CHRIS FOY: Brian O'Driscoll is on board now and that is highly significant. The word of BOD surely carries a lot of weight.
He may be playing in the French second tier, but here's why Andy Farrell MUST make 36-year-old Courtney Lawes a Lion again, writes CHRIS FOY
21/04/25 01:00CHRIS FOY: Whether Andy Farrell is such a fan of Lawes that he will pick him for one last Lions mission will be known on May 8.
Scrum guru Tom Harrison reveals the secrets behind England's success, how he has turned it into a 'weapon' - and why the future is so bright
19/04/25 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: During his formative playing stint at Auch in France's second tier, Tom Harrison learned the Gallic mantra which is as true now as ever before.
WORLD OF RUGBY: Rugby is heading down a slippery slope with abuse of officials. Here's how to fix the chronic issue that is blighting the game, writes CHRIS FOY
14/04/25 01:00CHRIS FOY: This chronic issue for the sport is in the spotlight again because Steve Diamond has been handed a six-match ban for targeting officials.
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Kylie and Jason Kelce reveal why they'd be reluctant to let Travis babysit their four daughters
Youngest is just seven-months-old
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Eagle-eyed baseball viewers are left stunned after spotting 'sneaky' move from fan who caught World Series home run ball
Fooled fellow attendees
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Megan Thee Stallion hints at major step in her relationship with NBA star Klay Thompson
Sent her fans into a frenzy with latest post
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Kid Rock sparks fury by saying he wants to dress up as a 'r*****' for Halloween
Special Olympics official slammed the musician over his insensitive joke
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Rookie pitcher makes World Series history as Blue Jays take 3-2 lead over Dodgers ahead of return to Toronto
Yesavage possesses a remarkable story
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ESPN reporter reveals she broke up with her 'smoking hot' Mr Switzerland boyfriend over college basketball comment
Wild story
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Sanity is restored at the World Series as Magic Johnson throws first pitch... a day after being relegated for Harry and Meghan
Fans furious on Tuesday
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Louisiana Governor takes brutal swipe at LSU director over $132m mistakes and claims he'd rather TRUMP chose the next head coach
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Alleged drunk driver charged with killing NHL star begs for confession to be thrown out after he told cops: 'I hit them... my life is over'
In court this week
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Fan favorite sports broadcaster is brutally cut by his network after 20 years in the job
Longtime color commentator revealed the news on social media
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Tour chief drops major hint over Tiger Woods' future after legend's injury hell left fans fearing the worst: 'We're prepared'
Golf legend isn't done yet
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Ex-NFL star Adrian Peterson pictured 'asleep at the wheel' as he 'admits to drinking at poker game' before DWI arrest
Legal issues mount
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Falcons owner and Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank donates $1.5million to Hurricane Melissa relief
Region 'holds a special place in my heart'
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Ex-NFL player Deland McCullough recalls moment he discovered his biological dad was old coach
Touching story from the gridiron
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LA Dodgers' fans furious as Harry and Meghan get royal treatment at World Series over local legends
Two big names in Row 2
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EXCLUSIVETaylor Swift is HIDING: Insiders spill on secretive behavior at NFL games... and why she's adamant about new life in the shadows
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Star NFL quarterback leaves fans in tears after donning Superman costume for visit to children's hospital
The rookie star tugged on the heartstrings of fans
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Baseball fans go wild for the 'most beautiful woman on the planet' singing national anthem at the World Series
Singer lit up TV screens before Game 4
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Sweeney sparks liberal meltdown with shock appearance on Fox's World Series coverage
The Hollywood A-lister was front and center
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ESPN reporter feels the wrath of online trolls after making humiliating Travis Kelce mistake during interview
After Chiefs win
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Family of WWE legend Mike Rotunda issues troubling health update on Hall of Famer
Rotunda became a household name during the 1980s and 1990s
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Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai set to make her LPGA debut with Caitlin Clark
The 18-year-old has received a sponsor's exemption
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Serena Williams' husband calls out Natalie Portman and others involved in their soccer team for putting up 'no money'
Speaks out
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Taylor Swift fans mourn her glamorous entrances at Chiefs games after she snuck in to watch Travis Kelce
Kelce shone against the Commanders
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Justin Bieber caught taunting Shohei Ohtani as he and wife Hailey watch Blue Jays play the Dodgers in World Series
Seen cheering on his home team
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Taylor Swift sneaks into another Chiefs game to watch fiance Travis Kelce make history alongside Brittany Mahomes
Kept a low profile again
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Emotional Chiefs star Chris Jones breaks down in tears again during national anthem before Commanders win
Feared pass rusher can't hide his emotions
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Erling Haaland grimaces as he plunges into ice bath in EIGHT DEGREE temperatures - after he made...
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Will Still SACKED: Southampton axe manager, 33, after two wins in 13 games - after he quit role in France to...
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Vitor Pereira and Wolves - where it all went wrong: The red flags that went ignored, gambles that backfired...
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The Man City maverick bucking the modern-day trend: Why 'special' talent could be Pep Guardiola's ace in the...
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Former Wolves boss is shock contender to replace sacked Vitor Pereira, with Ruben Amorim's Sporting Lisbon...
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Eddie Howe tears into his 'unrecognisable' Newcastle players after dismal West Ham defeat and warns: 'I...
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Erling Haaland unveils new goal celebration as he mimics Premier League cult hero - leaving fans in stitches
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Jude Bellingham is back with a bang - and if Thomas Tuchel overlooks one of England's sublime talents once...
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How Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca stumped Thomas Frank's long throw strategy with innovative tactic in win over...
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Nottingham Forest pledge financial support to fans injured in Huntingdon train stabbings as club release...
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Premier League footballer in his 20s 'threatened with gun on busy London street by top agent who works for...
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Heartbroken Declan Rice opens up on family tragedy behind goal celebration after helping Arsenal to beat...
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England 25-7 Australia PLAYER RATINGS: Which livewire showed different side to his game? Who had a...
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why I now believe England CAN beat the All Blacks - as long as Steve Borthwick...
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NFL fans left in awe as Jaguars' Cam Little kicks the longest field goal in history
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Why Thomas Frank's authority is now in question after spoilt brats Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence snubbed...
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Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea - PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spurs star is given a THREE after nightmare outing? Who was...
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Inside the mind of Arne Slot in the biggest week of his career: Liverpool insiders and the people who know...
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Man City 3-1 Bournemouth: Erling Haaland continues scintillating form with a brace - as Pep Guardiola's side...
- Blue Jays analyst swears on camera and dismisses Dodgers' epic World Series win
- Tear gas is deployed on baseball fans as World Series aftermath descends into violent chaos
- F1 star Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model Alexandra Saint Mleux as she flaunts VERY pricey ring
- NFL fans left in awe as Jaguars' Cam Little kicks the longest field goal in history
- Sydney Sweeney struts out on stage at major NASCAR race just hours after screaming at her ex-fiance in LA
- Tony Romo's strange noises during Bills-Chiefs broadcast enrage CBS viewers
- College Football rankings REVEALED: Arch Manning and Texas climb after another dramatic weekend of action
- Travis Kelce goads Bills fans as he walks hurt into locker room before Chiefs lose again in Buffalo... and there's no sign of Taylor Swift
- NFL legend Bob Trumpy dead at 80: Bengals mourn iconic tight end and Hall-of-Fame announcer
- Trump rants about 'ridiculous' NFL rule that has infuriated fans
- Travis Kelce arrives in sharp suit for Chiefs' clash with Bills... but will Taylor Swift sneak in once more?
- Panthers' Rico Dowdle gets penalized for lewd touchdown celebration... and it proves costly for Carolina
- Pregnant Cardi B goes wild as boyfriend Stefon Diggs stars in New England Patriots victory
- Ryan Lochte poses with his new girlfriend and children after getting baptized following stint in rehab
- Aaron Rodgers suffers major injury scare in warmups ahead of Steelers' clash with the Colts
- MLS playoff game halted after Chicago Fire fans chant 'homophobic slur' as club slams 'unacceptable' song
- Lamine Yamal, 18, 'has split from pop star girlfriend Nicki Nicole, 25' - as Barcelona star 'dismisses rumours he cheated during their relationship'
- Son of NFL star and Alabama DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. arrested on a string of charges
- Auburn 'fires head coach Hugh Freeze' after miserable season went from bad to worse against Kentucky
- Texans QB CJ Stroud suffers brutal head injury in collision with Broncos rival that sparked melee
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