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Rugby

July
July 2025
postcard from oz
Landing to a Farrell storm in rugby league heartland Sydney
State of Origin is the biggest thing on the locals’ minds right now.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
4 Jul
2.8k
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Owen Farrell's call-up, the foreboding Aussie mood in Sydney, and Georgia-Ireland preview
mr versatile
'At times you're thinking maybe I should be a bit more specialised in a certain position'
4 Jul
2.8k
8
Leader
Beirne gets big Lions honour as Keenan keeps his dinner down
The guessing game continues before Andy Farrell’s side face a weak Waratahs team tomorrow.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
4 Jul
2.6k
3
Teamsheet
Skelton and Valetini missing as Schmidt shows Wallabies' hand
4 Jul
3.9k
Boost
Ulster secure new naming-rights partner for Ravenhill Stadium
3 Jul
5.0k
12
fresh faces
'It’s not going to be perfect, I’m sure there will be plenty of nerves'
3 Jul
3.1k
16
Lions Family
'There has been a lot of that nonsense. That was in the past'
3 Jul
4.5k
3
Team news
Tadhg Beirne to captain Lions against Waratahs
3 Jul
7.3k
30
familiar face
Owen Farrell called up by the Lions as Elliot Daly's tour ended
The 33-year-old recently re-joined Saracens after a tough season with Racing 92.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
3 Jul
6.3k
73
Ready to go
Two debutants feature in Ireland team to face Georgia
3 Jul
7.1k
43
experienced
McCloskey: From playing against O'Connell to being the senior man in Ireland camp
3 Jul
2.7k
9
standouts
4 Lions players who enhanced their Test chances in victory over the Reds
Bundee Aki and Jack Conan were the Irish standouts in an emphatic Lions win in Brisbane.
Gavan Casey
2 Jul
6.3k
15
RELATED
'We could have been more clinical': Farrell says slow-starting Lions still have work to do
2 Jul
Porter and Ringrose among the tries as Lions smash Reds
2 Jul
Team news
Ireland U20s make two changes for Italy clash
2 Jul
3.0k
8
Reaction
'We could have been more clinical': Farrell says slow-starting Lions still have work to do
2 Jul
2.1k
podcast image
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Reds-Lions reaction, and who are the nailed-on Test starters after three games?
Ciarán and Gav assess the Lions’ 52-12 success over the Reds immediately after full-time.
26m
Dominant
Porter and Ringrose among the tries as Lions smash Reds
The tourists started slow but made their dominance count in the second half.
2 Jul
7.7k
24
As it happened
Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
2 Jul
19.5k
21
grow the game
IRFU aims to launch contracted women's provinces by 26/27
2 Jul
1.6k
3
Gavin Coombes
'He’s learning and improving all the time, that’s why he’s back in this environment'
2 Jul
4.1k
Criticism
Chris Busby expresses frustration with IRFU as he retires from refereeing
1 Jul
9.7k
38
Not happening
Biarritz cancel pre-season friendly with Munster
1 Jul
6.4k
7
New Face
Ulster's Scott Wilson joins Ireland squad for summer tour
1 Jul
7.4k
5
On the box
Virgin Media confirms live coverage of Ireland summer tour
1 Jul
7.5k
13
June
June 2025
Back in action
Keenan and Gibson-Park get chance to remind everyone of their class
James Ryan will also make his Lions debut off the bench in Brisbane.
30 Jun
2.9k
8
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Lions move onto Reds without Williams, Willis dominates Top 14 final and Ireland vs Georgia
disrespect
'It's complete BS' - All Blacks legend Justin Marshall slams France's approach to NZ tour
30 Jun
8.5k
31
9 and 10
'Just play footy like we normally do' - JGP expects Russell partnership to flourish for Lions
30 Jun
2.3k
5
New Face
Munster appoint Kiwi Martyn Vercoe as new team manager
30 Jun
5.6k
28
Lions 2025
Havili, Frizell among All Blacks in Australia-NZ XV to face Lions
30 Jun
4.3k
5
Team news
Tomos Williams ruled out of Lions tour as Farrell names side to face Reds
Ben White called up, Gibson-Park starts against Reds, while Les Kiss has also named his 23 for Brisbane on Wednesday.
Updated 30 Jun
6.4k
48
Calvisano
Ireland secure bonus-point win over Georgia in U20 World Rugby Championships opener
29 Jun
5.0k
24
Setback
Munster's Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury
29 Jun
3.7k
14
Impact
Lions boss Farrell hails McCarthy, Hansen after Australian tour opener
29 Jun
5.3k
37
Inside track
'It's like little Ireland here in Sydney, Irish accents everywhere'
Mike Catt joined the Waratahs after five happy seasons with Andy Farrell’s Ireland.
Murray Kinsella
29 Jun
8.5k
3
Opportunity
'I still come into every single camp thinking this will be the one I break through'
29 Jun
4.3k
3
now we're touring
Lions move swiftly onto Brisbane for a meeting with Kiss' Reds
29 Jun
2.5k
inches
Ramos kicks two dramatic extra-time penalties as Toulouse clinch French Top 14 title
28 Jun
4.5k
17
standouts
Four players who enhanced their Test chances in the Lions' victory over Western Force
28 Jun
6.7k
22
Update
Lions face anxious wait after injury for scrum-half Williams
28 Jun
3.4k
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