During the first Lions Test in Brisbane, I was hugely impressed with the way that Ben O’Keeffe, Andrea Piardi and Nika Amashukeli took decisions on the field and left it to the video ref to work in the background to ensure they hadn’t dropped a clanger.

Ford Field scheduling conflicts with Chris Brown's concert series prevent the team from hosting the popular open practice that drew 18,000 fans in 2022.

▶ Saturday marked the first practice of the year with fans in attendance, and per usual, there was a noticeable change in the energy. Supporters in attendance gave Lions owner Sheila Hamp a standing ovation when she arrived, and later started a chant for linebacker Alex Anzalone, who returned to practice amid a contract dispute with the team.

The Lions are counting on Aidan Hutchinson immediately returning to form following last year’s season-ending leg fracture. So far, so good, according to quarterback Jared Goff.

Lions 2025 sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein is quickly picking up tips and tricks from his Pro Bowl teammate during training camp.

The British and Irish Lions win a classic second Test against Australia - and clinch the series - in the most dramatic circumstances in Melbourne.

Andy Farrell’s class of 2025 made themselves true Lions greats by winning a classic Test match on Saturday to seal a series victory in Australia.