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Johnny Sexton makes surprise move to join Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff • Apr. 17, 2025, 3:52 AM ET (The Guardian)
George Furbank forces himself into Lions reckoning with scintillating return for Northampton • Apr. 12, 2025, 9:29 AM ET (The Telegraph)
Knights relegated while Lions and Titans prepare for final battle of four-day series • Apr. 8, 2025, 5:37 AM ET (Daily Maverick)
‘Rare talent’ Jack Willis boosts Lions hopes with dynamic display in Toulouse win over Sale • Apr. 6, 2025, 11:16 PM ET (The Telegraph)
Tigers and Lions fans forced to wait in long queues at the MCG after Thursday night's security incident • Apr. 4, 2025, 9:06 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Date 1930 - present
Headquarters Detroit
Areas Of Involvement American football
Related People Adrian Peterson • Dick Lane • Barry Sanders • Byron R. White

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