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Rugby

July
July 2025
14-man Springboks overcome early Wiese red card to nil Italy
Portugal v Ireland, Summer Series
England's Jamie George called up to the Lions squad
AUNZ 0 - 48 Lions: The tourists come to life
'No one told me about Garry, which was probably a good thing'
All-action Hansen ensures Farrell will have tough call to make on wing
Farrell confirms Ringrose will miss first Test against Wallabies
Farrell's Lions blow AUNZ away in final warm-up for Wallabies Tests
Ireland’s Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan impressed as the tourists scored eight tries.
All Blacks score six tries to hammer under-strength France
Lions v AUNZ Invitational XV, Australia Tour 2025
Wales beat Japan 31-22 to end record 18-game losing run
'I was always telling Irish players they need to go play Super Rugby'
Sam Carter, who had four years with Ulster, has retired after playing against the Lions.
Ireland aim to end depth-building summer tour on high note in Lisbon
Pleasant pitstop in Adelaide culminates with Lions' last warm-up
The 21-year-old Wallabies star who people think can 'save rugby union'
There is a huge amount of excitement about Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Owen, Osborne and AUNZ XV
Ringrose sits out Lions training as Schmidt calls on JOC
Keenan in pole position as Osborne flies in after Kinghorn injury
The Naas man offers great versatility to Andy Farrell’s squad.
12 years later: O'Connor makes Wallabies return for Lions series
'Sam was excellent last week... it's a great opportunity now for Jack to follow up'
Last chance saloon for the Lions against a punchy AUNZ side
Tadhg Beirne, Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, and James Ryan will look to put their hands up.
Jamie Osborne called up to Lions squad
'My body has changed. I have to keep on top of stuff' - Furlong
Bolton and Kendellen to debut against Portugal as Crowley starts at 10
Beirne captains Lions in final warm-up against AUNZ Invitational
Havili, Salakaia-Loto to lead Australia-New Zealand against Lions
Aoife Wafer in race to be fit for Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign
New Zealand demolish Ireland to secure semi-final spot
'We had to say to Finlay, mate, you're allowed to be a kid. He was so driven'
The Connacht man and Canberra native has been back in his hometown with the Lions.
Farrell closing in on his first Test selection after beating Brumbies
'He's in good spirits' - Farrell upbeat on Kinghorn injury
Inspired Queensland upset NSW to snatch State of Origin crown
Brumbies 24-36 Lions: Another mixed bag performance from the tourists
Farrell's Lions overcome stubborn Brumbies as Irish centres impress
The tourists were far from perfect, while Blair Kinghorn was forced off injured.
Brumbies v British & Irish Lions, Australia Tour 2025
Follow live coverage as the Lions up their preparation for the opening Test against the Wallabies.
'Big Joe' and the Lions look to lock in Test spots against Brumbies
'Mack would do things that were way above an 18-year-old's level'
All in Daramalan College, the Gungahlin Eagles, and Canberra are proud of the Ireland wing.
Ireland U20 team named for All-Blacks test on Wednesday
Big blow for Wallabies as out-half Lolesio ruled out of Lions series
Sexton says Farrell has hit ground running with the Lions