British & Irish Lions 2025 General News and Chat

[BrokenWing]

It's 2041 and head coach Owen farrell has again selected himself at inside centre for his 18th Lions cap.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Owen Farrell and attack just don’t go together unless it’s a pointless kick.

 

[IT157]

It's 2041 and head coach Owen farrell has again selected himself at inside centre for his 18th Lions cap.

It will be well deserved.

 

[AlRums]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cd9j2ygj1wvo

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Harry's doctor has recommended he doesn't read that article due to his blood pressure issues

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Can't say I rated Tom Curry either.

But I only watched two tests, and at that I was only focused on Leinster players the entire time.

My first sentence is also untrue, he was an obvious standout.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

 

[Welsh Exile]

AWJ in a heart beat...

MJ was too amateur to stand a chance. Great in his day, but it wasnt modern day

Forgive them father for they know not what they do.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Now that the opportunity to purchase the Lions Official Watch, by Christopher Ward no less, has arrived in my inbox, it’s time to unsubscribe from all things Lions and forget about the whole overhyped, over commercial charade for several years.

 

[Saintjay]

Now that the opportunity to purchase the Lions Official Watch, by Christopher Ward no less, has arrived in my inbox, it's time to unsubscribe from all things Lions and forget about the whole overhyped, over commercial charade for several years.

Christopher Ward do some nice watches but I'd not be buying a Lions one.

 

[Becca]

Now that the opportunity to purchase the Lions Official Watch, by Christopher Ward no less, has arrived in my inbox, it's time to unsubscribe from all things Lions and forget about the whole overhyped, over commercial charade for several years.

I had that very same email yesterday.

I think more Lions merch will be incoming as we won the Series……..

 

[Rugbyfan564]

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Ok JVDF is my favourite player now

Curry wishes he was half as good as him

 

[Saintjay]

Ok JVDF is my favourite player now

Curry wishes he was half as good as him

I think Toms too busy building a cabinet to display his Lions test caps to care

 

[TRF_Olyy]

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

That's a man with protestant God on his side. He will be rewarded for this

 

[Welsh Exile]

Ok JVDF is my favourite player now

Curry wishes he was half as good as him

I’m surprised by Morgan’s bants as well. Pretty decent to be fair. Quality reply though.

 

[Welsh Exile]

However, this wasn't the only bit of banter dished out by Morgan, who quipped via text: "Alright Josh, boy? Any ideas for the Barry Crocker? I was thinking we do Bundee Aki for being 37 years old and his highest academic achievement is the World Rugby Anti-Doping module."

 

[Rugbyfan564]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-u...nly-exploring-france-japan-and-americas-tour/

Lions exploring France, Japan or Americas tour​

 

[TRF_Olyy]

France tour is probably the only thing that would kindle my interest in the Lions

Japan and/or America would be pointless (Argentina tests could be interesting but nothing outside of that)

 

[Welsh Exile]

France tour is probably the only thing that would kindle my interest in the Lions

Japan and/or America would be pointless (Argentina tests could be interesting but nothing outside of that)

I feel like the French hate the Brits (not Ireland obviously) more than the South Africans even. Would be a good tour for that reason alone.

 

[Deleted member 91904]

They got government subsidies to play in Australia last year. They won't rule out anywhere while that's part of the business model. Even if they don't play in a fourth or more country "How much could we make there?" is useful information to leverage.

 

[Deleted member 91904]

If they want to keep people paying premium package Once In A Lifetime prices France is probably the last place they'll go with it next door to England

 

[spursincornwall]

France tour is probably the only thing that would kindle my interest in the Lions

Japan and/or America would be pointless (Argentina tests could be interesting but nothing outside of that)

I think a South America tour would be quite interesting, three tests vs Pumas plus midweek games against Uraguay, Chile and Argentina "A" - that's 6 games, just need two more

 

[spursincornwall]

I think a South America tour would be quite interesting, three tests vs Pumas plus midweek games against Uraguay, Chile and Argentina "A" - that's 6 games, just need two more (maybe an Americas barbarians team)

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I think a South America tour would be quite interesting, three tests vs Pumas plus midweek games against Uraguay, Chile and Argentina "A" - that's 6 games, just need two more

I just don't see anything outside of the Argentina tests being remotely competitive - even if you throw in North America, USA and Canada are worse than Super Rugby sides and the MLR sides would be so mismatched it'd be dangerous

 

[spursincornwall]

I just don't see anything outside of the Argentina tests being remotely competitive - even if you throw in North America, USA and Canada are worse than Super Rugby sides and the MLR sides would be so mismatched it'd be dangerous

My only question is what's the difference with these teams in the world cup then, I would say a tour like this is feasible in 15 years if the growth of rugby in South America is supported

 

[spursincornwall]

Ultimately though, the Lions need binning off, and teams (one of the 6 nations on rotation) need to start touring South America

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Ultimately though, the Lions need binning off, and teams (one of the 6 nations on rotation) need to start touring South America

England sent their bin juice to Argentina last summer and smashed them. Don’t really think we need to go to the other South American countries until they are worth playing.

Could probably just send Newcastle out to beat them at the moment.

 

[Deleted member 91904]

Ultimately though, the Lions need binning off

It'll keep going while the four unions (and the host union) make money from it