Ben Calveley, the British and Irish Lions chief executive, is adamant that the touring side will be returning to Australia while adding that Andy Farrell is in a “very strong position” to retain his role as head coach.

Phil Waugh thought the competitiveness of the Wallabies in the second and third Tests quashed any speculation about the Lions not returning. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

While the Wallabies suffered a narrow series loss to the British and Irish Lions, Rugby Australia are cheering the tour's success on and off the field.

British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches for his illegal ruck clearout of Australia’s Tom Lynagh at the weekend

Hooker Dan Sheehan has been banned for four matches, which will be reduced to three if he completes World Rugby's coaching intervention, for his clearout in the British and Irish Lions' final Test defeat by Australia.