lions test england lightning usa delays lock farrell scotland andy

Montgomery: Lions face 'year of reckoning' in '25

David Montgomery said the Lions are "tired of being close" to winning a Super Bowl and declared the 2025 season as a "year of reckoning."

Comments

Football News

How Tadhg Beirne responded to selection ‘pressure’ with statement first Test performance

How Tadhg Beirne responded to selection ‘pressure’ with statement first Test performance

about 3 hours ago

Sione Tuipulotu: ‘It’s crazy that the Lions can close out the series in my hometown’

Sione Tuipulotu: ‘It’s crazy that the Lions can close out the series in my hometown’

about 7 hours ago

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

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

about 7 hours ago

Three ways the Wallabies can fight back after first Test defeat to Lions

Three ways the Wallabies can fight back after first Test defeat to Lions

about 10 hours ago

Sione Tuipulotu fuelled by ‘chip on shoulder’ as he returns to Melbourne

Sione Tuipulotu fuelled by ‘chip on shoulder’ as he returns to Melbourne

about 10 hours ago

Andy Farrell calls up Scotland lock to British and Irish Lions squad as injury concern emerges before second Test

Evening Standard

Andy Farrell calls up Scotland lock to British and Irish Lions squad as injury concern emerges before second Test

about 12 hours ago

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

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

about 13 hours ago

How the Lions’ half backs seized control of Test series against Australia

How the Lions’ half backs seized control of Test series against Australia

about 15 hours ago

Scotland’s Gregor Brown called up by Lions as cover for Joe McCarthy

Scotland’s Gregor Brown called up by Lions as cover for Joe McCarthy

about 17 hours ago

Lions one win from ending wait – what we learned from the first Test

Lions one win from ending wait – what we learned from the first Test

about 17 hours ago

George Ford proud of his side as England complete tour clean sweep

George Ford proud of his side as England complete tour clean sweep

about 19 hours ago

England storm past USA after long lightning delays to conclude summer tour in style

England storm past USA after long lightning delays to conclude summer tour in style

about 20 hours ago

Lions call up Scotland lock ahead of second Test as squad grows again

Lions call up Scotland lock ahead of second Test as squad grows again

about 20 hours ago

USA 5-40 England: Tourists overcome lightning delays to storm past Eagles in emphatic tour finale

Evening Standard

USA 5-40 England: Tourists overcome lightning delays to storm past Eagles in emphatic tour finale

about 21 hours ago

England storm past USA after lightning delays

England storm past USA after lightning delays

about 22 hours ago

England’s clash with USA plagued by weather delays as lightning fears brings match to halt

England’s clash with USA plagued by weather delays as lightning fears brings match to halt

about 24 hours ago

England’s clash with USA delayed by weather in Washington DC

England’s clash with USA delayed by weather in Washington DC

Man on a mission Tom Curry fuelled by a sense of grievance as Lions star answers critics in style with bruising, brilliant display against Australia

Man on a mission Tom Curry fuelled by a sense of grievance as Lions star answers critics in style with bruising, brilliant display against Australia

USA vs England LIVE: Latest score and rugby updates today

Evening Standard

USA vs England LIVE: Latest score and rugby updates today

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions' victory over Australia was like watching men against boys - here's why that's a worrying sign

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions' victory over Australia was like watching men against boys - here's why that's a worrying sign

Submissive Australia had no answer for the Lions' power as Finn Russell thrived on the big stage - only second-half complacency saved the Wallabies from humiliation, writes NIK SIMON

Submissive Australia had no answer for the Lions' power as Finn Russell thrived on the big stage - only second-half complacency saved the Wallabies from humiliation, writes NIK SIMON

Scottish Lions shine in dominant first half in Brisbane... but Farrell's men have much to improve on

Scottish Lions shine in dominant first half in Brisbane... but Farrell's men have much to improve on

Andy Farrell hails ‘big game players’ Tom Curry and Tadhg Beirne after flankers star in first Test win

Andy Farrell hails ‘big game players’ Tom Curry and Tadhg Beirne after flankers star in first Test win

Andy Farrell sings praises of 'absolutely immense' Lions duo as team selection is justified in Australia win

Evening Standard

Andy Farrell sings praises of 'absolutely immense' Lions duo as team selection is justified in Australia win

'Honest conversations': Maro Itoje reacts after Lions dominate Australia in First Test to take series lead

Evening Standard

'Honest conversations': Maro Itoje reacts after Lions dominate Australia in First Test to take series lead

South Africa vs Georgia live: Latest score and updates as Springboks bid to continue winning streak

South Africa vs Georgia live: Latest score and updates as Springboks bid to continue winning streak

Lions hold off Australia fightback in worrying start to series

Lions hold off Australia fightback in worrying start to series

British and Irish Lions withstand late Australia pressure to take lead in Test series

Evening Standard

British and Irish Lions withstand late Australia pressure to take lead in Test series

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'?

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'?

Tom Lynagh: The Surrey-educated Australia legend’s son handed shock start against the Lions

Tom Lynagh: The Surrey-educated Australia legend’s son handed shock start against the Lions

Australia vs British & Irish Lions - Test series: Live score, team news and updates as Andy Farrell's men look to overpower the Wallabies in series opener

Australia vs British & Irish Lions - Test series: Live score, team news and updates as Andy Farrell's men look to overpower the Wallabies in series opener

Lions vs Australia LIVE: Latest score and updates from First Test

Evening Standard

Lions vs Australia LIVE: Latest score and updates from First Test

USA vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Evening Standard

USA vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Lions vs Australia: First Test kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Evening Standard

Lions vs Australia: First Test kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

How to watch USA vs England FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Rugby international today

Evening Standard

How to watch USA vs England FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Rugby international today

Why Lions captain Maro Itoje is the 'calm voice amongst the carnage' ahead of crucial Test opener against Australia, writes CHRIS FOY

Why Lions captain Maro Itoje is the 'calm voice amongst the carnage' ahead of crucial Test opener against Australia, writes CHRIS FOY

How an AUSTRALIAN born player is set to give Joseph Suaalii his biggest Wallabies challenge yet - and the pair have on-field history

How an AUSTRALIAN born player is set to give Joseph Suaalii his biggest Wallabies challenge yet - and the pair have on-field history

Australia vs Lions live: Latest score and updates from first Test battle in Brisbane

Australia vs Lions live: Latest score and updates from first Test battle in Brisbane

How to watch Lions vs Australia: TV channel and live stream for first Test today

Evening Standard

How to watch Lions vs Australia: TV channel and live stream for first Test today

How former coach Eddie Jones has got under the skin of the Wallabies and their fans yet again

How former coach Eddie Jones has got under the skin of the Wallabies and their fans yet again

Footy legend Gorden Tallis reveals State of Origin secret that could inspire the Wallabies ahead of first Test against the British and Irish Lions

Footy legend Gorden Tallis reveals State of Origin secret that could inspire the Wallabies ahead of first Test against the British and Irish Lions

Why debutant fly-half Tom Lynagh will be targeted, how Joseph Suaalii can be nullified… and the one stat the Lions must keep under control against Australia, writes DAN BIGGAR

Why debutant fly-half Tom Lynagh will be targeted, how Joseph Suaalii can be nullified… and the one stat the Lions must keep under control against Australia, writes DAN BIGGAR

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s ‘true identity’ in victory over Samoa

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s ‘true identity’ in victory over Samoa

Lions vs Australia: are the hosts strong enough to stop a whitewash?

Evening Standard

Lions vs Australia: are the hosts strong enough to stop a whitewash?

Inside Finn Russell's incredible transformation: how unorthodox star who rallied against drinking rules became the Lions' game changing genius

Inside Finn Russell's incredible transformation: how unorthodox star who rallied against drinking rules became the Lions' game changing genius

'I'm not going to answer that just now...' Gregor Townsend refuses to be drawn on future after Scotland tour finishes with victory over Samoa

'I'm not going to answer that just now...' Gregor Townsend refuses to be drawn on future after Scotland tour finishes with victory over Samoa

The key takeaway from this tour will be that Scotland lost the one match that really mattered, the one match that had real jeopardy and meaning attached to it, writes Calum Crowe

The key takeaway from this tour will be that Scotland lost the one match that really mattered, the one match that had real jeopardy and meaning attached to it, writes Calum Crowe

Johnny Sexton says Lions playmaker Finn Russell is no flash in the pan

Johnny Sexton says Lions playmaker Finn Russell is no flash in the pan

Why this Lions series needs Australia to win the first Test

Why this Lions series needs Australia to win the first Test

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland for showing ‘true identity’ in victory over Samoa

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland for showing ‘true identity’ in victory over Samoa

Johnny Sexton reveals how ‘matured’ Finn Russell has surprised him on British and Irish Lions tour

Johnny Sexton reveals how ‘matured’ Finn Russell has surprised him on British and Irish Lions tour

Pete Samu: Lions accused of blocking Australia No8 from tour match in eligibility row

Evening Standard

Pete Samu: Lions accused of blocking Australia No8 from tour match in eligibility row

Finn Russell backed to steer Lions to victory as the majestic Scotsman prepares to take centre stage in first test against Australia

Finn Russell backed to steer Lions to victory as the majestic Scotsman prepares to take centre stage in first test against Australia

Scotland round off tour with seven-try win over Samoa

Scotland round off tour with seven-try win over Samoa

Harry Wilson vows no repeat of Kurtley Beale slip for Australia in Lions Test opener

Evening Standard

Harry Wilson vows no repeat of Kurtley Beale slip for Australia in Lions Test opener

British & Irish Lions embroiled in fierce eligibility row with Australia on the eve of first Test

British & Irish Lions embroiled in fierce eligibility row with Australia on the eve of first Test

Tom Lynagh: The Surrey-educated Australia legend’s son handed shock start against the Lions

Tom Lynagh: The Surrey-educated Australia legend’s son handed shock start against the Lions

Pete Samu leaves First Nations & Pasifika squad as Lions embroiled in eligibility row on eve of first Test

Pete Samu leaves First Nations & Pasifika squad as Lions embroiled in eligibility row on eve of first Test

Lions turn up the power to tackle Australia – talking points ahead of first Test

Lions turn up the power to tackle Australia – talking points ahead of first Test

Ilona Maher included in USA squad for Women’s Rugby World Cup

Ilona Maher included in USA squad for Women’s Rugby World Cup