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Rugby

July
July 2025
Wales lose 18th consecutive Test after late capitulation against Eddie Jones' Japan
'It takes a camp or two to get used to it. It can definitely be daunting'
New-look Ireland team look to seize their chance in Georgia
Waratahs huge underdogs as Farrell asks for more Lions progress
Late heartbreak as Ireland fall short to Italy at World Rugby U20 Championship
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'You win some, you lose some' - Jake White leaves Bulls by mutual agreement
Landing to a Farrell storm in rugby league heartland Sydney
State of Origin is the biggest thing on the locals’ minds right now.
Owen Farrell's call-up, the foreboding Aussie mood in Sydney, and Georgia-Ireland preview
'At times you're thinking maybe I should be a bit more specialised in a certain position'
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.
Skelton and Valetini missing as Schmidt shows Wallabies' hand
Ulster secure new naming-rights partner for Ravenhill Stadium
'It’s not going to be perfect, I’m sure there will be plenty of nerves'
'There has been a lot of that nonsense. That was in the past'
Tadhg Beirne to captain Lions against Waratahs
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.
Two debutants feature in Ireland team to face Georgia
McCloskey: From playing against O'Connell to being the senior man in Ireland camp
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.
Ireland U20s make two changes for Italy clash
'We could have been more clinical': Farrell says slow-starting Lions still have work to do
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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.
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Porter and Ringrose among the tries as Lions smash Reds
The tourists started slow but made their dominance count in the second half.
Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
IRFU aims to launch contracted women's provinces by 26/27
'He’s learning and improving all the time, that’s why he’s back in this environment'
Chris Busby expresses frustration with IRFU as he retires from refereeing
Biarritz cancel pre-season friendly with Munster
Ulster's Scott Wilson joins Ireland squad for summer tour
Virgin Media confirms live coverage of Ireland summer tour
June
June 2025
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.
Lions move onto Reds without Williams, Willis dominates Top 14 final and Ireland vs Georgia
'It's complete BS' - All Blacks legend Justin Marshall slams France's approach to NZ tour
'Just play footy like we normally do' - JGP expects Russell partnership to flourish for Lions
Munster appoint Kiwi Martyn Vercoe as new team manager
Havili, Frizell among All Blacks in Australia-NZ XV to face Lions
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.
Ireland secure bonus-point win over Georgia in U20 World Rugby Championships opener
Munster's Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury