Andy Farrell has attacked “insulting” suggestions that Australia should be removed from the Lions touring schedule, claiming it would be “tragic” if they did not return Down Under in 12 years’ time.

The British and Irish Lions are on the verge of a historic series sweep against Australia after a narrow 29-26 win in Melbourne.

I never think you should shy away from shooting for the stars because you might end up on the moon,” head coach Farrell explained with his squad having made no secret of their ambition. “That’s pretty good as well.

Lions head coach Andy Farrell says debate over whether Australia should continue as a destination for the touring side is "insulting". The Lions have won all eight matches so far down under, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series before the third Test in Sydney on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell says he finds talk of Australia as future Lions hosts being in question insulting; Farrell also asked if he will stay on for 2029 Lions tour of New Zealand;

Andy Farrell has given his verdict on the online abuse heaped on Wallaby back-rower Carlo Tizzano following last weekend’s ‘diving’ accusation following his breakdown clear-out by Jac Morgan in the lead-up to the try that clinched series victory for the British and Irish Lions.

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has dismissed talk that the Wallabies are not worthy opponents as "insulting" and said it would be "tragic" if Australia was axed as a tour host.

There was plenty of online debate after Andy Farrell named his final British and Irish Lions team of the 2025 tour on Thursday in Sydney.