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Yesterday

3rd August 2025

Newborn

'My wife had the baby in the car on the way to the hospital'

4 hrs ago

4.7k

Beast

Farrell's Lions won in a tour that showed interest is as big as ever

The Wallabies earned respect in a series that featured a seismic second Test.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sydney

8 hrs ago

958

TWO TIME LION

Lions chief executive says Andy Farrell in ‘strong position’ to return as coach

11 hrs ago

2.4k

Down Under

Farrell's Ireland set to visit Australia and New Zealand next year

15 hrs ago

9.9k

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lightning strike

Wily Schmidt has kept the Wallabies on an upward trajectory

The former Ireland boss will step aside in mid-2026 when Les Kiss takes over.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sydney

19 hrs ago

1.3k

Sanction

Lions hooker Sheehan cited for incident that forced Lynagh off

22 hrs ago

4.6k

Last week

27th July 2025 - 2nd August 2025

Big Faz

'It might take one or two beers but the lads will be unbelievably proud'

2 Aug

2.9k

Winning

Ireland secure 5-try victory over Scotland

2 Aug

3.1k

top dog

Tadhg Beirne was the brilliant player of the series for the Lions

The 33-year-old proved all the doubters wrong as he excelled for Andy Farrell’s side.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Accor Stadium

2 Aug

3.9k

margins

Lions' series win will leave Schmidt and Wallabies to ruminate over 'what ifs'

2 Aug

1.6k

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

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Minute-by-Minute

British & Irish Lions suffer defeat in third Test

Updated 2 Aug

54.1k

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Electric

Schmidt's Wallabies restore pride by denying Lions a clean sweep

There was a 38-minute delay early in the second half of a madcap final Test.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Accor Stadium

2 Aug

4.2k

amee leigh costigan

'Women’s rugby is on the up and to be part of that story is really special'

2 Aug

653

Interview

An All-Ireland-winning father and the West Cork daughter bound for the Rugby World Cup

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, The42 meets Ireland international Enya Breen and her father Ian.

Sinead Farrell

2 Aug

5.1k

third test

Farrell's Lions out to finish with a bang against Schmidt's Wallabies

2 Aug

1.1k

Lions legend

'I probably won't play for the Lions again. I want this to be a good memory'

1 Aug

8.0k

SQOTW

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

1 Aug

3.6k

New Kit

What do you think of Connacht's new home jersey for the 2025/2026 season?

1 Aug

5.7k

On Tour

Even the incessant rain couldn't spoil a fun week in Sydney

1 Aug

3.8k

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Hall of Famer

'Connacht helped South Africa to win the World Cup'

Brisbane man Andrew Farley had six happy years with Connacht.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Australia

1 Aug

3.7k

Reshuffle

Wallabies forced into change against Lions as Porecki withdraws

1 Aug

2.4k

Unlucky

'Josh has epitomised what it takes to be a Lion' - Farrell

31 Jul

6.8k

Physical

Ryan's venom gets him the nod for first Lions Test start

The 29-year-old brings a physical edge that Andy Farrell likes.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sydney

31 Jul

3.1k

Croker Bound

Leinster and Munster set to lock horns in October URC match at Croke Park

31 Jul

3.3k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Murray's sing-song in Sydney and Furlong's incredible Lions record

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The Jukebox

'It's amazing' - Furlong to start ninth consecutive Lions Test

31 Jul

3.8k

Team news

Monaghan returns as Ireland name team for opening World Cup warm-up clash

31 Jul

1.1k

Newton’s third law

'Just over 54Gs of direct force went through his neck' - Schmidt

31 Jul

7.8k

Aiming high

Moloney-MacDonald: 'We want to leave a legacy from this World Cup'

31 Jul

829

Selection

Ryan and Kinghorn start as Farrell's Lions go with 6/2 bench

31 Jul

7.7k

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Team news

Schmidt's Wallabies make four changes for final Lions Test

31 Jul

3.2k

winner

'Tadhg was like, 'How many times have we been sitting on this bench?''

30 Jul

7.3k

Progress

Ireland 'quite confident' Aoife Wafer will be fit for World Cup action

30 Jul

1.4k

trilogies

'Be ready to win by will' - Lions reveal Katie Taylor's powerful speech to squad before second Test

In behind-the-scenes footage, the boxing great explains to Andy Farrell’s men how she overcomes performance anxiety.

30 Jul

5.6k

Selection

McCarthy set to return for Lions as Hansen pushes for inclusion

30 Jul

4.4k

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Big Faz

Andy Farrell's Squid Game and Jamie 'Showbiz' Osborne

29 Jul

6.7k

Irish Abroad

'My dream would be to go back at some point and play for Ulster'

22-year-old prop Jack Boal is playing for the University of Queensland in Australia.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Australia

29 Jul

11.7k

Tickets

World Rugby say 2027 World Cup will be 'more accessible than ever before'

29 Jul

4.6k

Lions 2025

World Rugby rebuffs Joe Schmidt’s safety claim over Lions’ match-winning try

29 Jul

5.4k