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The Lions awards: NIK SIMON picks his top players, tries and laughs from a memorable tour Down Under - and shares his wishes for 2029

The Lions awards: NIK SIMON picks his top players, tries and laughs from a memorable tour Down Under - and shares his wishes for 2029

The Lions' tour of Australia ended in resounding success, with the tourists clinching a 2-1 series victory. Here, Mail Sport's Nik Simon looks at some of the milestones from the Lions' trip down under.

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The Lions awards: NIK SIMON picks his top players, tries and laughs from a memorable tour Down Under - and shares his wishes for 2029

The Lions awards: NIK SIMON picks his top players, tries and laughs from a memorable tour Down Under - and shares his wishes for 2029

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Footy coach Andy Farrell erupts as his British and Irish Lions players are busted in a shocking act in the dressing room on live TV

Footy coach Andy Farrell erupts as his British and Irish Lions players are busted in a shocking act in the dressing room on live TV

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Dan Sheehan cited over Tom Lynagh incident in third Lions Test

Dan Sheehan cited over Tom Lynagh incident in third Lions Test

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Andy Farrell backed to lead 2029 New Zealand tour despite Lions missing out on Test sweep in disappointing defeat by Australia

Andy Farrell backed to lead 2029 New Zealand tour despite Lions missing out on Test sweep in disappointing defeat by Australia

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Helena Rowland: England’s 97-7 victory over Spain just the start of the journey

Helena Rowland: England’s 97-7 victory over Spain just the start of the journey

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Marlie Packer hands England World Cup worry during 97-7 rout of Spain

Marlie Packer hands England World Cup worry during 97-7 rout of Spain

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Andy Farrell not ruling out leading the Lions for New Zealand tour

Andy Farrell not ruling out leading the Lions for New Zealand tour

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How Australia and the Lions handled weather delay in third Test: ‘We had a plan’

How Australia and the Lions handled weather delay in third Test: ‘We had a plan’

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England 97-7 Spain: Marlie Packer sent off as Red Roses run riot in World Cup warm-up

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England 97-7 Spain: Marlie Packer sent off as Red Roses run riot in World Cup warm-up

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Andy Farrell issues response to whether he wants to coach the British and Irish Lions for their 2029 tour of New Zealand

Andy Farrell issues response to whether he wants to coach the British and Irish Lions for their 2029 tour of New Zealand

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The Lions will have beers flowing but champagne on hold after failing to whitewash Australia in the third Test with a 22-12 defeat - it is a mini sweetener for the Wallabies but neither team will feel satisfied with the series outcome, writes NIK SIMON

The Lions will have beers flowing but champagne on hold after failing to whitewash Australia in the third Test with a 22-12 defeat - it is a mini sweetener for the Wallabies but neither team will feel satisfied with the series outcome, writes NIK SIMON

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Andy Farrell 'unbelievably proud' of Lions squad as 2025 tour ends in defeat

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Andy Farrell 'unbelievably proud' of Lions squad as 2025 tour ends in defeat

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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?

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?

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Australia survive chaos and carnage as Lions clean sweep dreams washed away

Australia survive chaos and carnage as Lions clean sweep dreams washed away

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Andy Farrell provides update on James Ryan after worrying incident in Lions defeat

Andy Farrell provides update on James Ryan after worrying incident in Lions defeat

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Lions 12-22 Australia: Tourists denied whitewash as Wallabies overcome elements to win third Test

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Lions 12-22 Australia: Tourists denied whitewash as Wallabies overcome elements to win third Test

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Australia’s Tom Lynagh ruled out of third Test against Lions after brutal elbow

Australia’s Tom Lynagh ruled out of third Test against Lions after brutal elbow

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Third Test between Australia and Lions halted due to lightning

Third Test between Australia and Lions halted due to lightning

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Lions' final test in Australia descends into chaos as LIGHTNING forces match to be temporarily suspended... after bruising clash saw captain Maro Itoje forced off injured

Lions' final test in Australia descends into chaos as LIGHTNING forces match to be temporarily suspended... after bruising clash saw captain Maro Itoje forced off injured

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British and Irish Lions suffer MAJOR double blow with captain Maro Itoje and Tommy Freeman both out for remainder of Australia third Test after failing HIAs in the first half

British and Irish Lions suffer MAJOR double blow with captain Maro Itoje and Tommy Freeman both out for remainder of Australia third Test after failing HIAs in the first half

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Australia vs British & Irish Lions - Test series: Live score, team news and updates as Andy Farrell's men eye series whitewash against the Wallabies

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

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Australia vs British & Irish Lions live: Latest score and updates as tourists chase historic whitewash

Australia vs British & Irish Lions live: Latest score and updates as tourists chase historic whitewash

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How to watch British and Irish Lions vs Australia: TV channel and live stream for third Test today

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How Finn Russell became the Lions' Andrea Pirlo... and why his cheeky little brother has been key to his domination Down Under

How Finn Russell became the Lions' Andrea Pirlo... and why his cheeky little brother has been key to his domination Down Under

The top 10 Lions tours, ranked: Where does the class of 2025 sit and how high would a whitewash take them?

The top 10 Lions tours, ranked: Where does the class of 2025 sit and how high would a whitewash take them?

Revealed: The tour where British and Irish Lions decided to take on Australian Rules Football teams in their own backyard - and WON

Revealed: The tour where British and Irish Lions decided to take on Australian Rules Football teams in their own backyard - and WON

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

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

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Louis Rees-Zammit has had ‘unbelievable’ interest from rugby union teams

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Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Fixtures and pool stage draw in full as England look to reclaim title

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Andy Farrell should stay on as Lions coach for New Zealand in 2029 - as he targets 3-0 whitewash aganst Australia

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Andy Farrell should stay on as Lions coach for New Zealand in 2029 - as he targets 3-0 whitewash aganst Australia

Louis Rees-Zammit to join rugby union's breakaway R360 league after quitting the NFL: Why 24-year-old back is attracted to the competition and what it means for his Wales future

Louis Rees-Zammit to join rugby union's breakaway R360 league after quitting the NFL: Why 24-year-old back is attracted to the competition and what it means for his Wales future

Women's Rugby World Cup: How to buy tickets, admission prices, tournament dates, and venues

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Women's Rugby World Cup: How to buy tickets, admission prices, tournament dates, and venues

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Tadhg Furlong wants to make third Lions Test against Australia night to remember

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Tadhg Furlong: ‘Sometimes the last memory is the lasting memory you have in a jersey - I want it to be a good one’

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When is Australia vs British & Irish Lions? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch third Test

Louis Rees-Zammit reveals he will be signing for a new team imminently - after the former Wales star announced he would leave American football to return to rugby

Louis Rees-Zammit reveals he will be signing for a new team imminently - after the former Wales star announced he would leave American football to return to rugby

British & Irish Lions hit by Tommy Freeman injury scare for third Test against Australia

British & Irish Lions hit by Tommy Freeman injury scare for third Test against Australia

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Louis Rees-Zammit joins a Team GB sprinter and former rugby stars who tried and FAILED to break into the NFL … and why their struggles should be a warning to Harry Kane

Louis Rees-Zammit set for rugby return after giving up on NFL dream

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Louis Rees-Zammit set for rugby return after giving up on NFL dream

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The unique Lions challenge standing between Andy Farrell and history against Australia

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Australia vs British & Irish Lions prediction: 3rd Test betting tips & best bets

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‘The job isn’t done’ says coach as British and Irish Lions target a whitewash

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

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

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

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The main talking points as British and Irish Lions target Australia whitewash

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Louis Rees-Zammit will LEAVE the NFL to return to rugby - as he calls time on American football dream after just 18 months

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Former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit announces return to rugby after leaving NFL

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Louis Rees-Zammit to return to rugby after chasing NFL dream: ‘It’s time to come home’

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Ruthless Andy Farrell is right to shun sentiment and stick with his A-Team as Lions chase rare whitewash, writes CHRIS FOY

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Questioning Australia’s future as Lions opponents is ‘insulting’ – Andy Farrell

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Andy Farrell: Questions over Australia’s future as Lions tour host are ‘insulting’

The key quality behind Andy Farrell’s selection for third Lions Test

The key quality behind Andy Farrell’s selection for third Lions Test

England’s Abi Burton to make first Test start in World Cup warm-up against Spain

England’s Abi Burton to make first Test start in World Cup warm-up against Spain

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Andy Farrell names full-strength Lions squad for third Australia Test as whitewash within reach

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

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

Joe Schmidt hits out at ‘online abuse’ of Carlo Tizzano as Wallabies flanker stood down after Jac Morgan incident

Joe Schmidt hits out at ‘online abuse’ of Carlo Tizzano as Wallabies flanker stood down after Jac Morgan incident

Blair Kinghorn given new role as Lions team revealed for third Test

Blair Kinghorn given new role as Lions team revealed for third Test

Australia scrum half Nic White to retire from international rugby after third Lions clash

Australia scrum half Nic White to retire from international rugby after third Lions clash