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 Detroit Lions are turning over a new leaf on defense with Kelvin Sheppard taking over the defensive coordinator role from departed Aaron Glenn and a new cast of contributors ready to take on new challenges.

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.

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is confident the Wallabies are on an upward trajectory despite seeing his side slip to a late series-deciding loss to the British & Irish Lions in Melbourne on Saturday.

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.