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How to watch Lions v Argentina on TV tonight for free - channel and kick-off time
The 2025 British & Irish Lions series gets under way tonight with Andy Farrell's side taking on Argentina in Dublin. The iconic touring team will play Australia in this year's edition, and it will mark the return of full stadiums for the first...

British & Irish Lions 24 – 28 Argentina: Pumas spoil Lions send-off party at Aviva Stadium
The opening match of the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour did not go to script for Andy Farrell’s side. It was a tough fight for the Lions, with plenty of creases to be ironed out ahead of the trip to Australia. Los Pumas stepped up for their first...

Thursday's golf: Scheffler hits perfect 3-iron shot, shares lead at Travelers
Cromwell, Conn. – Scottie Scheffler had one of those rare rounds where he hit a shot so pure it makes his confidence soar. So many other shots were pretty good, too, and they added to an 8-under 62 to share the lead Thursday with Austin Eckroat in...

Eat, drink, sleep, repeat: The best summer restaurants in London
Thursday 17 July 2025 1:20 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email It has been a busy fortnight for the Bluebird brand I oversee as CEO of the Evolv...

British & Irish Lions v Argentina – updates
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature The two sides are out on the pitch, the backs running a few passing drills and the forwards warming up on the tackle pads. Just under half an hour to go until kick-off....

I think the Lions will only scrape past Pumas in opening game – Lions v Argentina predictions
Andy Farrell's team get their first opportunity to impress with a Friday night game in Dublin against Los Pumas The British & Irish Lions kickstart the 2025 tour of Australia in an uncapped Test against Argentina on Friday 20 June at the Aviva...

Lions tour diary: Ahead of Argentina clash a relaxed Johnny Sexton, Dostoevsky and questions of identity
Monday Johnny Sexton’s a crowd puller. Upstairs in the University Club in UCD, the phalanx of cameras and mics are tested and checked and when he walks in, the room instinctively leans forward. Outside, students sit around on the grass eating...

Revealed: British & Irish Lions set to make history as major change is made ahead of pre-tour clash with Argentina
The British & Irish Lions will break new ground by printing names on the back of their players’ shirts for the first time when they face Argentina in Dublin on Friday. What has been commonplace in football for years is a relatively fresh...

Rabies death alert has people worried: here's the real UK risk, holiday spots to be aware of and symptoms
After a British woman, Yvonne Ford, 59, sadly died from rabies following a trip to Morocco where she was scratched by a dog, an alert has been shared by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to remind holiday goers to stay safe. UKHSA also sought...

Lions vs Argentina TV: how to watch rugby match - and which Sky Sports channel is it on?
It is almost time to get your first glimpse at the 2025 British and Irish Lions 🦁 The British and Irish Lions are heading to Australia this summer. Four years after losing to South Africa - it is a chance at redemption. But before jetting off -...

Kicking off Lions tour against Argentina in Ireland is profitable for everyone
This is about the game-time and the cash. In the first place, Andy Farrell has 38 players he needs to use in the first three games of the British and Irish Lions tour and the first instalment will be before a less-than capacity crowd at the Aviva...
How Oasis ruined the Socceroos’ plans for a 20-year anniversary clash with Uruguay
Jackson Irvine and Tony Popovic.Credit: APWelcome to the complicated world of booking friendlies. It’s not as simple as picking up the phone and asking a rival national team if they’re up for a game. As Football Australia plots the Socceroos’ road...

Uruguay Sees Big Jump in Tourists and Spending in Early 2025
Uruguay’s Ministry of Tourism reported a strong start to 2025, with 1,368,083 foreign tourists visiting the country between January and March. This is over 230,000 more visitors than the same time last year. Tourists spent $891 million in those...

Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ Lions approach to Argentina clash
Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad with England try machine Freeman joined by Duhan van der Merwe, Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu. All four weigh over 100kg and the muscular midfield partnership of...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...

Former Ireland rugby star makes big claim about why the Lions v Argentina is happening in Dublin
Alan Quinlan claims that the Lions' historic first game on Irish soil is mostly about making money. And the former Munster great believes that current Ireland star Mack Hansen, who is named on the bench against Argentina, was 50-50 to make the cut...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...

Lions break new ground in lucrative tour opener — but Argentina clash has selection significance too
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Conosur briefs Chile's tourism undersecretary on cruise matters
A study of regional cruise costs and legislation to allow foreign-flag passenger ships of all sizes to operate domestic cruises were on the agenda as Southern Cone Ports Corp. (Conosur) directors met with Chile's top tourism official. Conosur...

Charley Boorman: Potholes? You should see the ones Ewan and I faced in Kazakhstan
It’s no consolation to anyone who’s recently suffered a punctured tyre or damaged alloy wheel due to a pothole, but the next time you’re cursing the state of Britain’s roads, count yourself lucky that you don’t live in Kazakhstan.“We’d been given...