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Lions v Australia - 1st Test Preview Jul 18, 2025

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Here. We. Go. Coming to you from Australia - Payno, Hask, The Lord and World Cup Winner Jeremy Paul preview Saturday’s opening test match between the Lions and Australia.

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00:02:12 🇦🇺Jeremy Paul on 2001

00:05:12 🦫 JP and Hask compare Beavers

00:08:12 🎙️The GBRANZ experience!

00:13:00 🐐 Sua'ali'i could become GOAT?!

00:19:24 🟡 JP dissects the Aussie team

00:26:43 🔴 Hask tries to dissect the Lions team

00:33:44 🦁 Lions Back Row 6 7 8 & Battle up front

00:54:00 ⁉️ Predictions

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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.

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GBR Land Down Under Jul 16, 2025

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Alex Payne, James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Greg Laidlaw gather poolside in Brisbane to unpack all the latest from the British & Irish Lions tour. With the first test against Australia fast approaching, the crew dive into warm-up match insights, test selection debates and a potential head to head between one of the world's best Finn Russell and rookie Tom Lynagh.

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00:01:45 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Greig Laidlaw joins GBR

00:16:59 🦁Geography Six Revisited

00:21:40 📝Who is the first name on the Lions team sheet?

00:29:14 👶Inexperienced Aussies

00:22:19 💥 Centres of Attention

00:41:12 👀 Surprise Lions picks

00:50:50 💦 Hask makes a splash

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Quick Tap: Lions DEMOLISH Invitational AUNZ Jul 12, 2025

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The sea of red has arrived. The British & Irish Lions rain down tries with a brutal 0-48 victory against the Invitational AUNZ. Join Graham Simmons and our very own 2017 Lion James Haskell on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby.

"Simmo" and Hask dive into the details of this powerhouse performance, debating Jac Morgan’s muscle, Ben White’s showmanship, the team’s renewed cohesion and predictions of the Lions first Test XV. How’s your pulse Henry? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's last match before the big business: facing the Wallabies.

"Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs.

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🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres

🚀 02:00 - A Scintillating Statement Win

💥 02:50 - Jac Morgan: The DISRUPTER

🎯 04:23 - Collective Class

📦 09:31 - The Total Packed, Delivered By DHL

📝 17:31 - Hask and Simmo’s First Test XV

🛋️ 20:37 - Whose On The Bench?

📈 24:30 - Marginal Gains, Massive Games

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Quick Tap: Test Spots WIDE OPEN Jul 10, 2025

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Graham Simmons and our very own 2017 Lion James Haskell reunite to discuss the latest Lions lineup up against the mighty Invitational AUNZ in Adelaide.

The lads dive into Andy Farrell’s selections, shuffling of the pack and the Lions 24-36 victory over the Brumbies. What’s key to improving the Lions breakdown? Which centre combo will make the first Test? Do the Wallabies have an ambush planned for the Lions? With Fin Smith at 10 and Owen Farrell on the bench, don't miss this crucial breakdown as the 2025 Lions era heats up! "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, working on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. GBR's Lions Coverage is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast 🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres 📏 02:51 - It’s Not About Size: A New Back Row 🪑 03:58 - Owen On The Bench 🎯 08:15 - Test Spots Wide Open? 🃏 06:56 - A Hand Full of 7s? Shuffling The Pack 🔁 11:04 - Lions V Brumbies: Are We Stuck On Repeat? 🤼 15:06 - Get A Grip: The Breakdown 📦 19:46 - The Total Package, Delivered By DHL ♟️ 24:50 - 3D Chess Masters

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Jon Fox Davies on 2013, O'Driscoll & All That... Jul 08, 2025

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We’re joined in studio by Jonathan "Fox" Davies, a Lions legend who knows what it takes to win a series. We dissect the "very Test match feel" of the line-up for the Brumbies game and what it tells us about Farrell’s mindset going into the opening test.

We delve into the crucial selection calls in the back row and centres, with Foxy offering fascinating insights from his own tours—including the infamous 2013 Brian O'Driscoll decision that placed him at the heart of one of the Lions' most controversial moments.

And with Test week fast approaching, we reveal the ultimate first test week prep – what the pros really do. Foxy pulls back the curtain on how elite players gear up for the biggest stage.

Plus, we recap England’s impressive win in Argentina—is the best English fly-half currently playing there?

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00:04:10 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England Shock Argentina

00:06:25 🧠 Is England’s Best Fly-Half Playing in ARGENTINA?!

00:12:59 🐉 "Foxy" Unleashes Truth on Wales

00:20:22 🦁 Is THIS the Lions Test Team We’ve Been Waiting For?

00:22:19 💥 The Back Row Debate

00:34:24 🎯 Simon Easterby’s Quiet Power

00:43:04 💪 The Ultimate First Test Week Prep – What the Pros REALLY Do

00:45:04 ⏰ What Top Players Do in the FINAL 24 Hours Before Kickoff

00:50:29 ❌ Brian O’Driscoll… DROPPED. Foxy’s side of the story.

00:56:18 🔵 Is Leinster Cohesion The Lions Winning Formula?

00:59:26 🏉 That Try Against the All Blacks

01:08:25 🇦🇺 Australia v Fiji re-cap

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Quick Tap: Lions WIN SCRAPPY in Sydney Jul 05, 2025

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The British & Irish Lions survive Sydney with a slippery win against NSW Waratahs 10-21. Join Graham Simmons and former 2013 & 2017 Lion Jonathan Davies on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby.

"Simmo" and "Foxy" reflect on a rough game, reacting to the Lions helter-skelter handling, striding set-piece, the Waratahs jackling prowess and what it’s like to be coached by Andy Farrell. Is this why Owen Farrell’s experience was called upon? Which combos will face the Brumbies next week? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's fourth match and what it means for the path to the Wallabies series.

"Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs.

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🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres

🤔 01:51 - Are The Lions Trying Too Hard?

💪 03:57 - Jackling GIANT Gamble

⚠️ 05:01 - Caution Wet Floor

🤯 07:50 - The Positives: Huw Jones is HUNGRY

📞 10:45 - Is This Why Owen Got The Call?

🛠️ 12:30 - How Foxy Would Fix It

🔥 17:30 - The Wallabies Want CHAOS

📦 22:00 - The Total Package, Delivered By DHL

🧩 23:10 - Combos To Battle The Brumbies

🏉 26:00 - Life Under Andy Farrell

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Quick Tap: Owen Farrell IS BACK! Jul 03, 2025

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Graham Simmons and 2013 & 2017 Lion Jonathan Davies discuss Owen Farrell’s monumental return to the British and Irish Lions, making him the 5th player EVER to partake in 4 tours.

"Simmo" and "Foxy" sink their teeth into Andy Farrell's freshly picked Lions XV poised to face the NSW Waratahs, as well as the Lions crushing 12-52 victory over the Reds. Is Owen match ready? Is Andy Farrell playing games with Joe Schmidt with a 6-2 bench? Can we see a first Test team emerging? With Tadhg Beirne at the helm and Blair Kinghorn joining the fray, don't miss this crucial breakdown as the 2025 Lions era heats up!

"Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, working on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs.

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🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres

🫡 01:06 - Commiserations Elliot Daly

🦁 02:23 - Owen Farrell Is A Lion For THE 4TH TIME

🗞️ 07:17 - Managing The Press

🌳 09:06 - Lions XV Team Squad V NSW Waratahs... AKA The Shrubs

🤔 12:03 - Who Will Start The First Test?

🔍 19:50 - Reviewing The Reds Game: Is Farrell Toying With Schmidt?

📦 22:03 - The Total Package, Delivered By DHL

💥 25:46 - Will The Bench Dictate All?

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Conor Murray: Calm Through the Storm Jul 01, 2025

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Settle in, Dream Team! This is one of GBR’s longest and most in-depth episodes, featuring Irish and Lions legend Conor Murray. Known for his humble demeanour and cool head amidst the storms of professional rugby, Murray, offers a truly insightful look back. He shares candid reflections on three British & Irish Lions tours and four Rugby World Cups. Discover the fascinating dynamic of playing alongside, the likes of Johnny Sexton & Owen Farrell. Plus, the team dives deep into the latest Lions tour action, injury updates, and genius of Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt.

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00:00:00 🛞 Meet Conor Murray

00:04:14 🔁 R360 Update

00:27:21 🦁 2013: First Time Lion

00:30:17🏉 2017: Lions No.9

00:35:24🤝 Playing with Sexton & Farrell

00:42:00 🔴 Captaining the Lions

00:51:00👋 Leaving Munster

01:03:16🌱 Peter O'Mahony: Lawn Perfectionist

01:06:05🕊 Axel Foley Tribute

01:10:00☘️ Greatest Days in Green

01:15:00🏆 Winning Down Under

01:18:45💔 World Cup Hurt

01:23:34🦁 Lions Team v Reds

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Quick Tap: Lions HALF CENTURY in Perth Jun 28, 2025

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The British & Irish Lions strike hot on Australian soil with a sizzling 7-54 victory against Western Force in Perth. Join Graham Simmons and former Lion Hamish Watson on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby.

"Simmo" and “Mish rip into the action, reacting to the Lions blitz defence, restarts, the power of Pollock and the flair of Fin Russell. With Tomos Williams sustaining a hamstring injury, will Farrell be calling up another 9? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's second match and what it means for the path to the Wallabies series.

"Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs.

The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres

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🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres

⚡️ 01:09 - An Electric Start For The Lions

📋 05:05 - Work Ons: Restarts, Discipline, Territory

🔮 09:21 - A Sign Of Things To Come?

😤 10:46 - FEAR The Bench

🧑‍⚖️ 12:05 - Ben O'Keeffe’s Referee Game

🚑 14:42 - Dial 999: Tomos Williams Injured?

🔟 16:24 - Fin Russell FLAIR

📦 18:42 - The Total Package, Delivered By DHL

⚖️ 25:51 - How Does Farrell Weight Up This Win?

🧪28:04 - Picking The Perfect Combo

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Quick Tap: Pollock UNLEASHED at 8 Jun 26, 2025

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Graham Simmons and 2021 Lion Hamish Watson dive into Andy Farrell's greatly anticipated second British & Irish Lions XV for the 2025 Tour. With Western Force poised to strike, the lads dissect the selections, the battle for test spots, and Farrell’s key selection changes made since Dublin. Has Farrell got the chemistry right? Massive moments await as Dan Sheehan debuts as captain and Pollock starts at 8. Don't miss this crucial breakdown as the 2025 Lions era heats up!

"Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, working on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs.

GBR's Lions Coverage is sponsored by Continental Tyres

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🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres

🦁 01:39 - Farrell’s Second Lions XV UNPICKED

🔍 06:44 - Broader Picture: Who Haven’t We Seen Yet?

🧪 10:23 - Blend Of The Back Row

🧠 13:05 - Memory Lane: Watson’s 2021 Lions Tour TRY

🤝 19:00 - Bonded By The Jersey

🤔 22:10 - Why Won’t Joe Schmidt Release Players?

🃏 27:00 - The Lions Top Trump Card

💪 28:26 - Power Of The Bench

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