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Rugby

July
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18 Jul
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6
Koko
The three Wallabies legends who started a rugby pod
Matt Giteau, Adam Ashley-Cooper, and Drew Mitchell won 295 caps between them.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Brisbane
18 Jul
1.9k
5
Munster name Maeve Óg O’Leary as new captain
18 Jul
2.6k
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Team selections, Schmidt's new leaf, and villainous Lions vibes - First Test preview
Scotland round off tour with seven-try win over Samoa
18 Jul
2.0k
4
Team news
Ireland U20s make wholesale changes for Spain clash
18 Jul
4.3k
21
regulations
Samu forced to withdraw from Lions' final midweek match
18 Jul
4.3k
8
On the box
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
18 Jul
4.7k
7
First Test Eve
Brisbane abuzz as Sexton recalls happy day at sold-out Suncorp
18 Jul
1.4k
familiar face
'Coaching against the Lions was probably beyond my wildest dreams'
Irishman Eoin Toolan is part of Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies coaching team.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Brisbane
17 Jul
2.5k
Wallabies
Schmidt's charm, the new 'psycho,' and a tough young 10
17 Jul
1.7k
Green Tinge
Record eight Lions starters is a proud achievement for Irish rugby
17 Jul
3.4k
25
warming up
Ulster confirm pre-season home fixture with Edinburgh
17 Jul
1.1k
Team news
Wallabies Tupou and Daugunu released for midweek game; NZ and France ring changes
17 Jul
2.8k
Launch
Leinster remove stars from badge on new home and alternate jerseys
17 Jul
9.8k
26
openside
Van der Flier unlucky to miss out as Lions pick Curry at 7
Jac Morgan and Henry Pollock are not involved in the matchday 23 either.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Brisbane
17 Jul
4.5k
27
CONFIRMED
Farrell includes eight Irish players in Lions team for first Test
17 Jul
9.4k
65
big blows
Skelton and Valetini both miss out for Wallabies against Lions
17 Jul
3.8k
14
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Wallabies v Lions, first Test preview
Dan the Man
'There has to be a step up' - Sheehan looks to go to next level with Lions
16 Jul
1.8k
BBC
The Brisbane school where ex-Leinster man Brad Thorn coaches
The legendary All Black is part of an impressive set-up at Brisbane Boys’ College.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Brisbane
16 Jul
3.1k
Selection
Farrell expected to lean on Irish core in Lions team for first Test
16 Jul
6.5k
39
number eight
Familiar faces for Conan on both sides of Lions v Wallabies contest
15 Jul
2.8k
2025/26
Munster's Champions Cup meeting with Gloucester confirmed for Páirc Úi Chaoimh
15 Jul
4.6k
41
Irish Abroad
'I'm an Irish-Australian, more than an Australian who's Irish'
Ex-Leinster and Ulster prop Ruaidhrí Murphy has had an intriguing journey in rugby.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Australia
15 Jul
4.7k
4
Blow
Hansen a big doubt for first Lions Test due to foot injury
15 Jul
4.9k
20
Under Pressure
Ireland U20s in danger of wooden spoon after defeat to Scotland
14 Jul
7.2k
47
Podcast
Lions XV to face Australia | Ireland beat poor Portugal
14 Jul
3.1k
Underdogs
Are the Wallabies good enough to take down the Lions?
Joe Schmidt has some classy players but the Aussie public aren’t overly optimistic.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Brisbane
14 Jul
2.8k
7
Cover
'They're quality players' - Lions defend their latest call-ups
14 Jul
3.7k
12
Gary Keegan
'He's got a great affinity to these players': Keegan double-jobbing with Lions rugby and Cork hurlers
14 Jul
6.1k
extra cover
Lions call up Scotland's Graham, Sutherland, and Ashman
14 Jul
7.0k
50
back on track
'I was sick for about 12 days. I lost five or six kilos'
13 Jul
12.0k
fresh face
Lions set up camp in Brissie as Clarkson gets the call
13 Jul
3.5k
6
Swift Rise
Farrell calls Ireland prop Thomas Clarkson into Lions squad
The 25-year-old will link up with the tourists in Brisbane ahead of the first Test.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Brisbane
13 Jul
14.0k
170
On Tour
The Irish lads from Adelaide chasing the Lions in a converted bus
13 Jul
5.5k
Drama
Late Van Poortvliet try steers England to series victory against Argentina
12 Jul
3.2k
11
Gulf In Class
Ireland hit 100 points in record 16-try defeat of Portugal
12 Jul
10.7k
41
summer tests
14-man Springboks overcome early Wiese red card to nil Italy
12 Jul
5.4k
14
Portugal v Ireland, Summer Series
12 Jul
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