Owen Farrell's call-up by father Andy will not only dominate the headlines, but also bring a new sharpness to the British and Irish Lions' preparations for the Wallabies, writes Mike Henson.

George Ford will become the eighth man to make 100 Test appearances for England when he starts at fly-half in the first Test against Argentina on Saturday.

Danny, Chris and Tom react to Owen Farrell’s surprise Lions call-up.

Former England captain Owen Farrell is called up to the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia after Elliot Daly suffers a broken arm.

Irishman Tadhg Beirne will captain the Lions against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday as they make 14 changes to the side that beat the Queensland Reds.

Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland in their match against the Maori All Blacks, the first on their Pacific tour.

Interim Ireland head coach Paul O'Connell has handed debuts to Tommy O'Brien and Darragh Murray for Saturday's Test against Georgia.

Coach Scott Robertson describes Fabian Holland's rise as "movie stuff" as the Dutch-born lock prepares to make his New Zealand debut against France.

The talking points after the British and Irish Lions' 52-12 victory over Queensland Reds, as Tom English attempts to pick his Test squad.

Japan coach Eddie Jones says the side who adapt best to gruelling conditions in Kitakyushu will win the first Test against Wales on Saturday.

Ulster Rugby's home ground is renamed the Affidea Stadium after a "long-term" sponsorship agreement with the healthcare company.