British and Irish Lions Dominate Western Force 54-7 in Perth

The British and Irish Lions began their 2025 Australia tour with a commanding 54-7 victory over the Western Force in Perth, marked by eight tries and a dominant second-half performance. The Lions led 21-7 at halftime through tries by Dan Sheehan, Tomos Williams, and Elliot Daly, before pulling away with additional scores from Williams, Daly, Garry Ringrose, Joe McCarthy, and Alex Mitchell. Despite some first-half disciplinary issues, including a sin-bin for Henry Pollock, the Lions’ second-half surge showcased their strength and set a positive tone for the tour. The match attracted a record crowd of 46,656 at Optus Stadium, underscoring the event's significance. The Lions will continue their preparation with a series of warm-up games before facing the Wallabies in a three-Test series starting July 19. All matches of the tour are available exclusively on Sky Sports, highlighting strong media coverage of the event.