Itoje insists there is no rift in England squad Maro Itoje insists there is "no crack" in England's leadership group following the on-field disagreement that took place against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico last Saturday.

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Il padre gli disse "Niente laurea, niente rugby". Ora Maro Itoje lotta contro il razzismo, mette in discussione vecchie tradizioni, e sabato sfiderà l’Italia al Sei Nazioni tutto quello che vi va

Il padre gli disse "Niente laurea, niente #rugby". Ora #Maroitoje lotta contro il #razzismo, mette in discussione #vecchietradizioni, e sabato sfiderà l’Italia al #SeiNazioni .... 👇
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Six Nations 2026: Maro Itoje – Five Moments That Made the England Centurion Discover five pivotal moments that shaped Maro Itoje into a Six Nations centurion! 🚀 #SixNations2026 #MaroItoje #RugbyHeroes.

Six Nations 2026: Maro Itoje – Five Moments That Made the England Centurion

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Please ask #Reform MP Sarah Pochin, what she thinks of Captain of England Rugby, #MaroItoje, with his 100 caps today

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Itoje targets 'dominant' win on 100th England outing England captain Maro Itoje is hoping for a "dominant" win against Ireland on what will be his 100th cap, an occasion that will be somewhat bittersweet for the Lions captain.

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Centurion in Studs: Maro Itoje Channels Gladiator Chic for 100th England Cap Maro Itoje unveils a bespoke Under Armour Magnetico 5 boot to mark his 100th England cap at Allianz Stadium Twickenham.

Maro Itoje unveils a bespoke Under Armour Magnetico 5 boot to mark his 100th England cap at Allianz Stadium Twickenham.

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‘It’s ridiculous’: Maro Itoje dismisses Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonisation’ comments - The Irish Times ‘It’s ridiculous’: Maro Itoje dismisses Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonisation’ comments  The Irish Times

‘It’s ridiculous’: Maro Itoje dismisses Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonisation’ comments - The Irish Times (✍️@IrishTimesRugby) #MaroItoje #JimRatcliffe #SixNations

Itoje Throws Penaud’s Boot 😂 #rugby #edit #viralvideo #englandrugby #maroitoje

Lions player ratings in series-winning Australia clash as three stars flop unceremoniously Andy Farrell's Lions have got their hands on silverware after clinching the Test Series against the Wallabies down under, but the final showdown did not quite go to...

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Andy Farrell's Lions have got their hands on silverware after clinching the Test Series against the Wallabies down under, but the final showdown did not quite...

#MaroItoje taking in the moment.

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Lions' final test in Australia descends into chaos as LIGHTNING forces match to be temporarily suspended... after bruising clash saw captain Maro Itoje forced off injured ...

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By YASEEN ZAMAN Published: 07:20 EDT, 2 August 2025 | Updated: 07:37 EDT, 2 August 2025 The Lions' final Test against Australia has been...

How Lion king Maro Itoje has come of age to be perfect leader of boss Andy Farrell’s pride in Australia One day, the clarity may come for Maro Itoje and he will be able to recall exactly what he said in his closing arguments to referee Andrea Piardi as the Italian official deliberated over a decision that eventually went the way of the British and Irish Lions.

How Lion king Maro Itoje has come of age to be perfect leader of boss Andy Farrell’s pride in Australia @beltel.bsky.social #LionKing #MaroItoje #RugbyLeadership

Maro Itoje has cemented his place as a Lions legend The 30-year-old

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‘What dreams are made of’: Andy Farrell and Maro Itoje hails Lions’ heart after comeback win - The Irish Times ‘What dreams are made of’: Andy Farrell and Maro Itoje hails Lions’ heart after comeback win  The Irish Times

‘What dreams are made of’: Andy Farrell and Maro Itoje hails Lions’ heart after comeback win - The Irish Times (✍️@IrishTimesRugby) #LionsHeart #AndyFarrell #MaroItoje

Lions player ratings vs Australia: 8/10 duo shine as Hugo Keenan earns legendary status A last-ditch try from Hugo Keenan sealed series glory for the Lions in Australia after a remarkable fightback at the MCG. With time running out and his side trailing 2...

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A last-ditch try from Hugo Keenan sealed series glory for the Lions in Australia after a remarkable fightback at the MCG. With time...

Lions make history with series win thanks to last-gasp Hugo Keenan try in thriller Hugo Keenan wrote his name in Lions folklore as Maro Itoje’s men wrapped up the series with a game to play.The Ireland full-back scored in the final minute of the...

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Hugo Keenan wrote his name in Lions folklore as Maro Itoje’s men wrapped up the series with a game to play.The Ireland full-back...

#MaroItoje interview shows why he's #England & #Lions captain. He's every inch #RFU / Sponserers man. Interviewer asks hows it feel "It's not about me It's about the Lads✔️ It's all about the fans ✔️ we still got more to give in last game ✔️"
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100 Test Caps is an unbelievable achievement, simply an excellent rugby player. Fantastic career & one which should be celebrated, to captain the Lions & England is a rare achievement, Itoje really is the glue of the England team #MaroItoje #100Tests

Lions confirm starting XV to face Australia as Irish stars dominate England’s Tom Curry won the battle for the No.7 shirt as Lions boss Andy Farrell confirmed his line-up for the first Test against Australia on Saturday in Brisbane. Flanker Curry has ed...

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England’s Tom Curry won the battle for the No.7 shirt as Lions boss Andy Farrell confirmed his line-up for the first Test against...

Itoje: Scottish call-ups not same as 'Geography Six' Maro Itoje insists the new arrivals on the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia will be treated differently to the controversial 'Geography Six' in 2017.

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Lions head coach Andy Farrell makes 14 changes to line-up as Maro Itoje returns Andy Farrell has named a Lions side with more of a Test match look to it for Wednesday’s clash with the Brumbies in Canberra.Maro Itoje is back to lead a starting lin...

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Andy Farrell has named a Lions side with more of a Test match look to it for Wednesday’s clash with the Brumbies in Canberra.Maro Itoje is back to lead a...

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The British & Irish Lions' Test back line will have a heavily Scottish feel - but here's why it won't worry Australia The centre pairing of Sione Tuipulotu and Hu...

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The centre pairing of Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones was the biggest positive of the British & Irish Lions’ latest victory – their 21-10...

Lions player ratings: 9/10 steals the show as Queenland Reds blown away The British and Irish Lions continued their winning start to their tour of Australia as they followed up the thrashing of Western Force with a 52-...

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The British and Irish Lions continued their winning start to their tour of Australia as they followed up the thrashing of Western Force with a 52-12...

Lions suffer deflating Argentina defeat as Maro Itoje offers honest reaction Lions Suffer Defeat Against Pumas Despite Itoje's Optimism for Australia Tour Maro Itoje's Lions experienced a setback, falling to the Pumas in a match where their off...

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Lions Suffer Defeat Against Pumas Despite Itoje's Optimism for Australia Tour Maro Itoje's Lions experienced a setback, falling to the Pumas in a match...

Andy Farrell 'put the phone down' on Maro Itoje as nightmare Lions call revealed Itoje's Lions Captaincy Announcement Marred by Phone Troubles Andy Farrell recounted the awkward moment a faulty phone connection disrupted his attempt to inf...

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Itoje's Lions Captaincy Announcement Marred by Phone Troubles Andy Farrell recounted the awkward moment a faulty phone connection disrupted his attempt to...

England’s Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions rugby team in Australia England’s Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions rugby union team on their upcoming tour of Australia, it was announced Thursday. The 30-year-old lock only took over as England skipper ahead of this season’s Six Nations and guided the side to a creditable second-placed finish behind champions France. Now he has been chosen as skipper for a Lions tour including three Tests against the Wallabies by head coach Andy Farrell, seconded from his day job as Ireland boss. Itoje’s path to the Lions captaincy was mooted when his main rival for the post, Caelan Doris, suffered a shoulder injury playing in Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final loss to Northampton last weekend. The Ireland No 8 was ruled out of the squad as he requires surgery. “It’s hard to articulate,” said Itoje after taking the stage at London’s O2 Arena where some 2,000 spectators were present as fans were on hand to watch a Lions squad announcement for the first time. “It’s a tremendous honour, it’s a tremendous privilege. You think about the people who have held this position before and it’s remarkable. It’s an honour and I will do my very best to make sure I can contribute to a successful tour.” Farrell said: “I want to congratulate Maro on being named captain of the British and Irish Lions. “As a two-time tourist (with the Lions in 2017 and 2021), Maro fully understands what the Lions is all about and also the role of the captain in helping the group achieve its goal of winning a Test series this summer.” Itoje is the first English player to lead the Lions — made up of leading players from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales — since Martin Johnson in 2001. But there was no place in a 38-man squad for former England captain Owen Farrell, the son of Andy Farrell. Owen Farrell is barred from representing England after deciding to play his club rugby outside of the country at Paris-based Racing 92, and has suffered an injury-hit debut season in France. Henry Pollock may be at the other end of the experience scale to Farrell but the Northampton back-row has become the latest ‘bolter’ to be included in a Lions squad. The 20-year-old rising star only made his England debut in March, but came off the bench to score two tries during a 68-14 rout of Wales in Cardiff in the last round of the Six Nations. Pollock has since underlined that form and produced a superb display for the Saints in their 37-34 victory away to Leinster in Dublin on Saturday. The 10-match Lions tour begins with a fixture against Argentina in Dublin on June 20. The first Test against Australia will be in Brisbane on July 19, with two more internationals in Melbourne (July 26) and Sydney (August 2) to follow. Australia have long been regarded as the easiest side for the Lions, who only tour every four years, to beat. The only other teams they have played series against in their 137-year history are New Zealand and South Africa, the traditional powerhouses of the 15-a-side code. Indeed the last time the Lions won a Test series was their 2-1 success against Australia back in 2013. But the Wallabies have been making significant progress since Joe Schmidt took charge shortly after a woeful 2023 World Cup in France, where they failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time. The Kiwi coach also has the added advantage of knowing several Lions players, and indeed Andy Farrell, well following his six-year stint as Ireland boss. The post England’s Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions rugby team in Australia appeared first on The Namibian.

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15 Irish players included in Farrell's 38-man Lions squad Maro Itoje will captain the tourists after Caelan Doris was cruelly ruled out with injury.

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Lions 2025: Maro Itoje named captain as Andy Farrell announces his squad for Australian tour It’s a huge day for Northern Hemisphere rugby as Ireland boss Andy Farrell names his Lions squad ahead of the summer tour to Australia.

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