Scottish Winger Darcy Graham Ends Lions Tour After Ankle Injury in Melbourne

Darcy Graham's promising British & Irish Lions tour in 2025 was tragically cut short after he suffered a severe ankle injury just 16 minutes into his debut against the First Nations and Pasifika XV in Melbourne. Graham, a late call-up to the squad and Scotland's speedy winger, had scored an early try before leaving the field in tears and later confirmed via social media that ligament damage would rule him out for the rest of the tour. Lions coach Andy Farrell and teammates expressed their deep disappointment, emphasizing Graham's strong performance and emotional reaction to the injury. Despite being a standout performer and raising hopes for a Test cap, the injury dashed those prospects and has raised concerns about his fitness following previous setbacks. Farrell acknowledged the team's mixed performance in the match but celebrated the victory and praised the players' efforts. Graham remains determined to return and try again in four years' time.