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British & Irish Lions vs Force

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'
Conversion

Marcus Smith converts the try.

81'
Try

A wonderful passing move by British & Irish Lions is finished off by Alex Mitchell

80'

Mack Hansen sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sione Tuipulotu bursts through to advance the British & Irish Lions attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Horton bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bayley Kuenzle bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

75'
Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

71'
Try

A series of passes by British & Irish Lions results in a try for Elliot Daly

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Elliot Daly took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Marcus Smith.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and James Lowe took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe McCarthy took full advantage.

66'

British & Irish Lions make a substitution with Ronan Kelleher coming on.

65'

British & Irish Lions make a substitution with Dan Sheehan coming off.

65'

Western Force sub Tiaan Tauakipulu comes onto the field.

63'

Oli Hoskins departs for Western Force.

63'

British & Irish Lions sub Marcus Smith comes onto the field.

61'

Finn Russell departs for British & Irish Lions.

61'

Western Force sub Bayley Kuenzle comes onto the field.

61'

Dylan Pietsch departs for Western Force.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Donaldson goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh van der Flier goes through the gap.

59'

Henry Robertson comes on for Western Force.

58'

Nic White leaves the field.

58'

Huw Jones comes on for British & Irish Lions.

55'

Garry Ringrose leaves the field.

55'

Marley Pearce comes on for Western Force.

55'

Tom Robertson leaves the field.

55'

Tom Horton comes on for Western Force.

55'

Brandon Paenga-Amosa leaves the field.

55'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Russell kicks the conversion.

54'
Try

A penetrating move by British & Irish Lions results in a try for Joe McCarthy.

53'

What a run here by Joe McCarthy as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Josh van der Flier.

53'

What a run here by Henry Pollock as they get over the gainline!

53'

Reed Prinsep comes on.

52'

Vaiolini Ekuasi comes off.

52'

Max Burey comes on.

52'

Alex Harford comes off.

52'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Russell kicks the conversion.

51'
Try

A penetrating move by British & Irish Lions results in a try for Garry Ringrose.

51'

Mack Hansen sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Mack Hansen as they get over the gainline!

50'

British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Will Stuart getting some game time.

48'

British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Tadhg Furlong being replaced.

48'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Lopeti Faifua getting some game time.

48'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Sam Carter being replaced.

48'

British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jack Conan getting some game time.

48'

British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Tadhg Beirne being replaced.

48'

British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Chessum getting some game time.

48'

British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Scott Cummings being replaced.

48'

British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Porter getting some game time.

48'

British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Schoeman being replaced.

48'

British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mitchell getting some game time.

47'

British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Tomos Williams being replaced.

47'

Finn Russell has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

47'
Try

Slick passing by British & Irish Lions leads to a try for Tomos Williams.

46'

Spellbinding play by James Lowe is finished off with a try.

46'

James Lowe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'
Yellow Card

Henry Pollock (British & Irish Lions) is shown a yellow card

39'

Fabulous play by Western Force has led to Dylan Pietsch being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'
Conversion

Finn Russell does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'
Try

Incisive passing by British & Irish Lions is finished off by Elliot Daly, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by British & Irish Lions has led to Elliot Daly being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Finn Russell sets up the try.

35'

Trouble here as Will Harris breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Mack Hansen breaches the defence.

32'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Donaldson bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

24'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Will Harris getting some game time.

22'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Reed Prinsep being replaced.

22'
Conversion

Finn Russell converts the try.

16'
Try

A series of passes by British & Irish Lions results in a try for Tomos Williams

15'

Spellbinding play by Henry Pollock is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry Pollock took full advantage.

15'

Reed Prinsep comes on for Western Force.

9'

Will Harris leaves the field.

9'

The defensive line has been broken as Dylan Pietsch goes through the gap.

7'
Conversion

Ben Donaldson has kicked a conversion.

5'
Try

Western Force are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Nic White touching down.

4'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Robertson goes through the gap.

2'
Conversion

Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

2'
Try

Great hands by British & Irish Lions leads to a try for Dan Sheehan

1'

James Lowe sets up the try.

1'

The defensive line has been broken as James Lowe goes through the gap.

1'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Force v British & Irish Lions
Force v British & Irish Lions
Sat 28th June 2025, 03:00am PDT
Sat 28th June 2025, 03:00am PDT
Optus Stadium
Optus Stadium
TV Guide
RugbyPass TV
Referee
Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

British & Irish Lions win +47
Force
British & Irish Lions
Force
Time in lead
British & Irish Lions
0
Mins in lead
71
0%
% Of Game In Lead
87%
65%
Possession Last 10 min
35%
0
Points Last 10 min
9

Key Events

Full Time
Smith
81'
7 - 54
Mitchell
80'
7 - 52
Smith
71'
7 - 47
Daly
70'
7 - 45
Russell
54'
7 - 40
McCarthy
53'
7 - 38
Russell
51'
7 - 33
Ringrose
51'
7 - 31
Williams
46'
7 - 26
Half Time
Pollock
39'
7 - 21
Russell
36'
7 - 21
Daly
35'
7 - 19
Russell
16'
7 - 14
Williams
15'
7 - 12
Donaldson
7 - 7
5'
White
5 - 7
4'
Russell
2'
0 - 7
Sheehan
1'
0 - 5
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
0.7
9
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4.5
12
Entries

Attack Profile

Force
British & Irish Lions
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Defence Profile

Force
British & Irish Lions
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
64%
64%
3-6 secs
27%
22%
6+ secs
9%
14%
118
Rucks Won
77

Last 5 Penalties

60'
68'
68'
75'
77'
Force
British & Irish Lions

Force vs British & Irish Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Force face off against British & Irish Lions in British & Irish Lions on Sat 28th June 2025 at Optus Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:00 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 12:00 SAST on SuperSport, 22:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 20:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 03:00 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

British & Irish Lions won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Force vs British & Irish Lions Squads

The official squads for Force vs British & Irish Lions will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.

Other Fixtures

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41 - 3
FT
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00:10

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