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A much improved performance - but British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell knows there's lots to work on ahead of the first test against the Wallabies

29 June 2025

A much improved performance - but British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell knows there's lots to work on ahead of the first test against the Wallabies

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The Maori All Blacks have come from behind at halftime to score six second half tires and thump the Japan XV 53 to 20 in Tokyo
	29 Jun: The Maori All Blacks have come from behind at halftime to score six second half tires and thump the Japan XV 53 to 20 in Tokyo... more

Named on Tuesday, off to Japan on Wednesday and with just two trainings under their belt
	28 Jun: Named on Tuesday, off to Japan on Wednesday and with just two trainings under their belt... more

Poor sideline behaviour is present across other sporting codes than just rugby
	28 Jun: Poor sideline behaviour is present across other sporting codes than just rugby... more

The Maori All Blacks are adamant they will overcome a lack of preparation and perform with credit against a top-class Japan XV in Tokyo tonight
	28 Jun: The Maori All Blacks are adamant they will overcome a lack of preparation and perform with credit against a top-class Japan XV in Tokyo tonight... more

Chiefs prop George Dyer has joined the All Blacks squad as additional training cover ahead of the three-test series against France
	28 Jun: Chiefs prop George Dyer has joined the All Blacks squad as additional training cover ahead of the three-test series against France... more

Israel Adesanya has been honoured by the UFC
	27 Jun: Israel Adesanya has been honoured by the UFC... more

The number of new caps in the All Blacks squad has grown from five to six
	26 Jun: The number of new caps in the All Blacks squad has grown from five to six... more

Kiwi cyclist Lewis Bower has the chance to thrust himself into the global spotlight after being promoted to Groupama FDJ's World Tour squad
	26 Jun: Kiwi cyclist Lewis Bower has the chance to thrust himself into the global spotlight after being promoted to Groupama FDJ's World Tour squad... more

Maori All Blacks captain Kurt Eklund is adamant their tiny turnaround will be enough preparation time for their opening international against the Japan XV on Saturday in Tokyo
	25 Jun: Maori All Blacks captain Kurt Eklund is adamant their tiny turnaround will be enough preparation time for their opening international against the Japan XV on Saturday in Tokyo... more

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