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Lions 24-28 Argentina: Pumas deliver Dublin upset to win 1888 Cup in thriller
Dejected: The British and Irish Lions fell to a surprise defeat by Argentina in their 1888 Cup clash in Dublin on Friday night (AP) The British and Irish Lions made a hugely disappointing start to their summer as Argentina pulled off a deserved upset in Dublin. The Pumas, despite missing several key players due to Top 14 commitments in France, claimed the 1888 Cup with a thrilling 28-24 victory at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night, making it a damp squib of a farewell for Andy Farrell's side, who have plenty of work to do as they now head Down Under for a nine-game tour that includes three Tests against Australia. Advertisement It was the perfect warm-up for a looming two-Test home series against weakened England next month for Argentina, who achieved their first-ever win over the Lions at the eighth attempt in their first meeting for 20 years, successfully banishing memories of 2005, when they were denied a famous triumph by a last-gasp Jonny Wilkinson penalty for a flat Clive Woodward team in Cardiff. For the Lions, an unexpected early hiccup as they lost their summer opener for the first time since 1971, when they famously went on to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand. Powering through: Bundee Aki scored the first try of the summer for the British and Irish Lions (REUTERS) Argentina, ranked at No5 in the world and with victories over all of New Zealand, South Africa, France and Australia to their name in 2024, edged the early kicking battle and drew first blood when fly-half Tomas Albornoz made no mistake from the tee. Advertisement Duhan van der Merwe - who would later have his ankle iced on the bench after going off in the second half - looked to respond for the Lions, who thought they had hit back quickly before Luke Cowan-Dickie's score was chalked off for a knock-on. Fin Smith's first Lions points with a penalty levelled proceedings, only for Ignacio Mendy to then cut inside brilliantly and leave Van der Merwe in the dust as a scintillating Argentina attack was finished with a flourish. The conversion was hooked wide left by Albornoz. Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu - starting as part of a formidable Lions centre partnership along with Bundee Aki - weaved through to dive over, but again the try was disallowed for a knock-on. The Lions did finally register their first try of the summer shy of the 20-minute mark, Aki powering through three defenders to touch down after Farrell's men continued their dominance at the scrum. Advertisement Fin Smith's extras had the Lions ahead for the first time by two points at 10-8, though Albornoz responded in kind after an infringement at the ruck after flanker Pablo Matera avoided a yellow card for a high hit on Fin Smith. Albornoz slotted over another penalty late in the first half after an offside call and then turned on the jets to streak home after the ball was knocked loose during a scruffy Lions attack, converting his own score to send the Pumas in at the break leading 21-10. The Lions started the second half in more patient fashion and got their reward with a penalty try given by New Zealand referee James Doleman after Argentina prop Mayco Vivas had pulled down a rolling maul in front of the line, earning himself a yellow card in the process. It was a double blow for the Pumas and they started to creak thereafter, Ellis Genge driving the Lions forward against 14 men with some enormously powerful carries. Celebration: Santiago Cordero's try sealed a famous victory for the Pumas at the Aviva Stadium (Getty Images) They got the go-ahead score as Genge made another terrific line break after an injection of pace and ingenuity at scrum-half from Tomos Williams, one of only two Wales players in the entire Lions squad along with Jac Morgan, Ireland's Tadhg Beirne sent through and Fin Smith making it a three-point lead from the tee. Advertisement Tommy Freeman and Mack Hansen were causing problems for the Lions, but suddenly they were behind again out of nowhere as Henry Pollock missed a tackle and man-of-the-match Albornoz broke forward, with Argentina recycling the ball brilliantly before a kick was collected and touched down by Santiago Cordero. Albornoz's conversion made it a four-point advantage and it was a lead that the Pumas would never relinquish despite soaking up plenty of late pressure, Hansen, Freeman and Pollock with the best of the play for the Lions, who attacked with the clock in the red but lost the ball with a strip as it was booted into touch to seal a famous Argentina win.
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👕 Stunning look as Pumas unveil new colours for A2025
👕 Stunning look as Pumas unveil new colours for A2025 The university team presented the new uniforms they will wear during the season. The home jersey is inspired by the Olympic University Stadium, while the away jersey is based on the University City. What do you think of the new designs? Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Manuel Velasquez - 2021 Getty Images
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Time of reckoning for Lions as they face Western Force in first tour match
Western Force v Lions, Optus Stadium, Perth (11am, Irish time, live on Sky Sports) The time for talking is over. No more faffing around. It's about the rugby now, put up or shut up. This isn't meant as a criticism. The Lions coaching group and players have been generously catering for the voracious appetite of the mainstream media and its social sibling, providing the interviews and photo opportunities to drive the brand commercially and to put bums on seats in stadiums. The circus landed in Australia almost a week ago, Perth the first stop. What happened in the Aviva Stadium against Argentina was a wake-up call, a reminder that fine words butter no parsnips. It's all about actions. The tour begins in earnest at the Optus stadium when Western Force will measure the Lions, just as Argentina did in Dublin. Andy Farrell was understandably unimpressed by the defeat to the Pumas, specifically in the aspects of the game in which the Lions underperformed; the lineout, scramble defence, handling and passing were substandard by any metric. READ MORE Assembling a side from four countries and fast-tracking the gelling process with half a squad for that first match was always going to lead to teething problems but several would not have been anticipated. The Lions started briskly, played with a nice width and tempo, but that ambition unravelled due to basic handling mistakes. That malaise seeped into other areas of the game. Despite a regenerative period just after the interval, facilitated by the impact of bench members, Farrell watched his side become increasingly ragged, running out of both ideas and steam in the last half an hour. The Lions and Farrell can't afford to be held to ransom by the defeat. There are only two survivors, Sione Tuipulotu and Tadhg Beirne , in the run-on team for the Western Force match, as the Lions coach turns to the rump of his Leinster, Leicester Tigers and Bath contingent who weren't available last weekend. There are a number of notable landmarks from an Irish perspective. Dan Sheehan becomes the 26th player to captain the team on his Lions debut; the last Irishman to achieve this feat was another hooker, Ciaran Fitzgerald, in 1983 against Wanagnui. Lions head coach Andy Farrell doesn't want to see his side make the same errors against Western Force that they made against Argentina. Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Eight starters from Ireland in the red jersey equals the Irish record, achieved on six previous occasions, the last of which, coincidentally, was against Saturday's opposition, Western Force, in 2013. Six Leinstermen in the run-on team matches a record previously held by London Welsh (1971, against Hawke's Bay and Auckland) for the most players from one club. Historical footnotes aside, the Lions' focus is rooted in the present. Connacht and Ireland right wing Mack Hansen didn't take part in the 'Captain's Run' but the official word is that he will be ready to start the game on the right wing. Opportunity dresses differently depending on individual context. Elliot Daly is named at fullback in the absence of the injured Hugo Keenan – who is expected to be ready for the upcoming midweek game, as are Jamison Gibson-Park and James Ryan – and Blair Kinghorn, who will join the squad after playing for Toulouse in the French Top 14 final on Saturday. Daly's versatility got him the plane ticket and now, having come off the bench to play at centre against Argentina, he gets to showcase his aptitude with a different number on his back. The 20-year-old Henry Pollock has been given a crack in the eight jersey, rather than his more familiar role of openside flanker. There is a more blended look to the backline, especially in the centre, where Garry Ringrose is a natural 13, and the understanding he has with wings Hansen and James Lowe should be beneficial on both sides of the ball. At some point 'Huwipulotu' may be reunited if the fit again Huw Jones joins his Scottish mate Sione in midfield. Finn Russell will be expected to provide something unpredictable for the Lions against Western Force. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho Finn Russell will add fizz from outhalf, and it'll be interesting to see the rapport he can strike up with his largely Celtic brethren in the backline. Farrell has assembled mini units within the team where possible, with frontrow, backrow and outside backs that are familiar to one another. Beirne's presence in the backrow should help to address the lineout glitches. Western Force don't have all of their Wallaby contingent but Tom Robertson, Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Nic White, Dylan Pietsch and Ben Donaldson are all in the run-on side while another former international, Sam Carter, once of Ulster, will play the final match of his career. The home side will tear into the tourists, looking to bruise them physically and mentally if they can and prey on any errors, and will continue to do so for as long as the game is a contest. For the Lions a statement performance would be timely. WESTERN FORCE : Ben Donaldson; Mac Grealy, Matt Proctor, Hamish Stewart, Dylan Pietsch; Alex Harford, Nic White (capt); Tom Robertson, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Ollie Hoskins; Sam Carter, Darcy Swain; Will Harris, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Vaiolini Ekuasi. Replacements: Nic Dolly, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Reed Prinsep, Henry Robertson, Max Burey, Bayley Kuenzle. LIONS : Elliot Daly (Saracens/England); Mack Hansen (Connacht/Ireland), Garry Ringrose (Leinster/Ireland), Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland), James Lowe (Leinster/Ireland); Finn Russell (Bath/Scotland), Tomos Williams (Gloucester/Wales); Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh/Scotland), Dan Sheehan (Leinster/Ireland, capt), Tadhg Furlong (Leinster/Ireland); Scott Cummings (Glasgow Warriors/ Scotland), Joe McCarthy (Leinster/Ireland); Tadhg Beirne (Munster/Ireland), Josh van der Flier (Leinster/Ireland), Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints/England). Replacements: Rónan Kelleher (Leinster/Ireland), Andrew Porter (Leinster/Ireland), Will Stuart (Bath/England), Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers/England), Jack Conan (Leinster/Ireland), Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints/England), Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland),
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Rihanna Uses a Limited-Edition $3,300 Goyard Hobo Bag as Her Airport Carry-on
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Rihanna's Goyard bag collection is the envy of all It girls. She owns eight bags from the French atelier (that we know of) in various shades and silhouettes. But, as of yesterday, it seems her handbag arsenal has grown one bigger. On June 24, the pregnant pop star was snapped by the paparazzi at LAX. While some A-listers dress up for the airport, Rihanna's private jet 'fit prioritized comfort. She sported a tan hoodie, courtesy of her loungewear label, Savage x Fenty, which she kept unzipped. She styled it with a taupe tank top and Heather gray sweatpants. Rihanna continued her Speedcat streak, reaching for a beloved lavender pair from her Jan. 2025 Puma collab, distinguished by their elongated tongue. Pumas are a maternity must-have for the mom of three, having worn the pregnancy-friendly sneakers four times this month. Over the years, Rihanna has become a vintage bag connoisseur, collecting relics from Dior, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Goyard. Naturally, she rounded out this look with one of her best finds. The beauty mogul carried the Goyard's Bohème Hobo in silver, choosing the style over her Croisiere, Anjou, Alto Hatbox, or St. Louis bags. The spacious style is available in 11 hues, but Rihanna's metallic canvas colorway is the rarest of them all. The sweatsuit/Speedcat combo is one of Rihanna's calling cards. Last April, she wore the same Puma sneakers with a simple, cloud gray hoodie and oversize joggers. Then, Rihanna chose a different designer monogram, augmenting her 'fit with the Louis Vuitton's Murakami Speedy bag. Up until now, my sweatsuits have felt utterly underwhelming. Turns out, all I needed was a vintage Goyard bag to spruce things up. View Deal $74 at Savage x Fenty View Deal $39.90 at Uniqlo
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Western Force vs British & Irish Lions Betting Tips: Stuttering start down under
Western Force vs British & Irish Lions Prediction Lions to win by 1-12 points - 5/2 Bet365 The British & Irish Lions get their tour of Australia underway on Saturday against Super Rugby side Western Force seeking to put last week's shock loss to Argentina behind them (11am BST, Sky Sports Main Event). Advertisement The Pumas were 7/1 outsiders with betting sites to win last Friday's clash but stunned the Lions, coming out on top 28-24 to inflict the Lions' first defeat on Irish soil. It was also the first time the Lions had lost their opening tour game since 1971, and Andy Farrell's side will need to show more to avoid further embarrassment. The Lions, who arrived last Sunday ahead of their first tour of Australia since 2013, are building towards the start of the Test series against the Wallabies on July 19 and the Western Force is the first of five tour games to be played before the first Test. Seven of the Western Force squad have been named in the Wallabies squad for the forthcoming series, but the Lions have demanded that the Western Force players all feature for their club side. Six members of the Australia squad have been selected in the matchday 23 and this could be a tough first outing for the tourists. Western Force vs British & Irish Lions Betting Preview: Lions to find their feet Rugby betting sites cut the Lions' odds for victory from 1/20 to a best-price of 1/33 after Farrell unveiled a strong squad for the first game on Australian soil. Advertisement Debutant Dan Sheehan will captain a team featuring eight Irishmen, while England's Henry Pollock starts at No.8. Farrell is still without scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan, but several members of this starting XV are expected to feature against Australia on July 19. Tom Robertson, Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Nic White, Dylan Pietsch and Ben Donaldson have all been named in the Western Force side before linking up with the Australia squad on Sunday, but there's no Kurtley Beale after he picked up a hamstring injury this week. Australia vs British & Irish Lions Test Odds Despite the quality of the Force team, bookies are expecting an easy win with the Lions favoured by 25 points on the handicap and priced at just 2/7 to win by 13 points or more. The last time the two sides met, the Force were routed 17-69 in Perth. Advertisement With the quality in the Lions squad this one should be a routine victory, but after Farrell described the performance against Argentina as "disconnected", this could be another test, especially due to the short turnaround since arriving down under following a 20-hour journey. Western Force vs British & Irish Lions prediction: Lions to win by 1-12 - 16/5 Bet365 Please gamble responsibly When using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, or any other gambling medium. Advertisement Even the most knowledgeable rugby punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having: We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
