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Rugby

June
June 2025
'20 years later, it's incredible' - Contepomi revels in iconic Argentina victory over Lions
Laughs, tears and frustration as Farrell settles into unique demands of Lions job
'Not here to make up the numbers' - Conan keen for his Lions shot
Lions set off for Australia after an error-strewn opener
Argentina had too much for a Lions side lacked some accuracy and alertness.
Defending champions Toulouse beat Bayonne to advance to Top 14 final
Lions 24-28 Argentina: Post-match reaction pod
'There are no excuses, we should have been better'
The few Lions players who enhanced their chances of Test inclusion in Australia
Defeat doesn't detract from sense Lions should do this more often
Farrell's Lions beaten as brilliant Pumas spoil Dublin leaving party
Felipe Contepomi’s men were deserved winners on a cracking occasion at the Aviva Stadium.
British & Irish Lions v Argentina
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Munster appoint Alex Codling as forwards coach ahead of new season
Pride, infamy, and Argentina's rope-a-dope: Remembering the Lions' last meeting with Los Pumas
‘With all of the talk in the media, I don’t think we actually thought we could lose.’
Lions get started in sold-out Aviva after Schmidt shows Wallabies' hand
Andy Farrell’s men face Argentina before flying out to Australia tomorrow.
'Johnny is very different than what he was on the field'
England's Freeman can be the 'untidy' wing that Farrell likes
Bordeaux claiming underdog status in Top 14 semi despite Champions Cup triumph
Ulster star McNabney suffers ACL injury ahead of Ireland's summer tour
Suaalii fit to face Lions but O'Connor left out by Wallabies for Fiji Test
Farrell wants late-arriving Leinster stars to feel Lions pressure
'If you want to be a Lion, you have to adapt or you'll get left behind'
Akipulotu pairing catches the eye in English-influenced Lions side
There are six Irish players involved in Andy Farrell’s first matchday 23.
'The show is on the road' - Farrell calls for Lions to hit the ground running against Pumas
Queensland hold off Blues to force State of Origin decider
Ireland U20 men's and women's squads announced for summer tournaments
Three Irish players start for Lions as Furlong returns on bench
Argentina name team for Dublin meeting with Lions
Prendergast's intent, O'Brien's clearout, and Leinster's D
Keith Wood's son Tom one of five new Munster academy recruits
Let another great Lions Test team debate begin...
Andy Farrell has many ways he could go with his frontline matchday 23.
Owen Farrell has no regrets over France move that lasted one season
Munster announce three fixtures in pre-season schedule
Lions call up van Poortvliet as cover for Gibson-Park injury
All Blacks star Ardie Savea set to miss Super Rugby in 2026 and return to Japan
'I told them to delete social media' - Ireland out-halves look to kick on
Furlong in the frame as Lions gear up for Argentina challenge
Sexton: 'I purchased my Munster season ticket, put it that way'
Bernard Jackman - 'If he brought that form a year ago, he’d be on the trip to Australia'
'Maybe I was tricking myself' - Sexton on his full-time return to rugby
The 39-year-old will be part of the Lions tour of Australia.