Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers

News

Tuipulotu believes ‘stars have aligned’ for him as Lions arrive in Melbourne

The Scotland centre has the opportunity to seal a series win against Australia with victory in the second Test in the city where he was born Sione Tuipulotu has to raise his game this week. By his own admission he has not been up to scratch. He has been surprised by just how off the pace he has been, but he is confident he will deliver in the buildup to the second Test between the British & Irish Lions and Australia. Tuipulotu is, of course, referring to his role as Lions tour guide, having grown up in Australia as Andy Farrell’s players arrive in his home city of Melbourne hoping to wrap up the series. “I haven’t actually been that good at it,” he says. “It’s surprising, I don’t actually know that much about Australia having lived here that long. I know a bit about Melbourne so I’ll point the boys to some good spots.” Continue reading...

3 hours ago

'Desperation driving Australia - but it only gets you so far'

The Lions finished the first Test sloppily but at their best they're streets ahead of the Wallabies, writes Tom English.

6 hours ago

Social

Videos

HIGHLIGHTS | New Zealand U20 v South Africa U20 | Grand Final, World Rugby U20 Championship, 2025

18 hours ago

HIGHLIGHTS | ARGENTINA v URUGUAY | July Internationals 2025

19 hours ago