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22nd June 2025 - 28th June 2025

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27 Jun

3.9k

Match Officials

'Specific' captains and the other big ref focuses for Lions series

20-minute red cards are now in play for all of professional rugby.

Murray Kinsella

27 Jun

1.9k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

David Humphreys' plans for the future of Irish rugby, and Lions v Western Force preview

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stepping up

Josh Murphy joins Ireland squad as cover for Tom Ahern

27 Jun

5.2k

State of the Union

'I don’t think I’ve seen signs of regression. I think this year is a blip'

27 Jun

4.3k

New Face

'I definitely don't want to be a one-cap wonder' - Tommy O'Brien on Ireland ambitions

27 Jun

2.4k

Perth Irish

The Irish rugby club in Perth buzzing to have the Lions in town

“Within our expat circle, there’s lots of excitement around the Lions.”

Murray Kinsella

26 Jun

4.0k

professional swansong

O'Mahony to captain star-studded Barbarians against South Africa

26 Jun

11.4k

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Sheehan: I'll be my 'chill' self as Lions captain

26 Jun

2.0k

Magician

Russell at heart of Irish-heavy Lions side is an exciting prospect

There are eight Irish players in the starting XV, with three more on the bench.

Murray Kinsella

26 Jun

2.5k

Next generation

St Michael's Dan Ryan one of five Leinster youngsters to join Connacht Academy

26 Jun

5.7k

Team news

Dan Sheehan named to captain Lions side filled with eight Ireland stars

Sheehan is one of five Leinster players handed Lions debuts by head coach Andy Farrell.

26 Jun

6.8k

lions tour

Nic White one of six Wallabies in Western Force side to face the Lions

26 Jun

2.4k

Out to impress

Ireland camp the next hurdle for rising Connacht star Ben Murphy

26 Jun

2.2k

sticking around

Props Salanoa and Bartley extend contracts with Munster

25 Jun

4.4k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ciarán and Gav's ridiculously early Lions 23s for the first Test in Brisbane

back in camp

'We want everybody playing over the next few weeks' - Ireland gear up for summer tour

25 Jun

3.6k

Test matches

Fickou to captain youthful France squad for tour of New Zealand

24 Jun

2.7k

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On Tour

Dan Sheehan goes from ‘despising’ Ellis Genge to loving ‘funny bloke’ Lions prop

24 Jun

6.0k

Rugby

Full Barbarians squad confirmed to face Springboks

24 Jun

15.2k

Newcomers

South Africa pick four uncapped players for Barbarians exhibition match

24 Jun

2.5k

fine print

Joe Schmidt rejects Lions’ demands to release Australia stars for tour games

24 Jun

5.8k

Analysis

Lions show Ireland-like glimpses but sloppy touches blunt attack

There were some exciting signs from Andy Farrell’s men but not enough end product.

Murray Kinsella

23 Jun

2.4k

openside

'It was the Lions or Star Wars' - Van der Flier raring to go in Perth

23 Jun

3.6k

Podcast

Lions-Argentina reflections, the most Crusaders title win ever, and Top 14 final predictions

23 Jun

300

life on tour

Lions remind Australia that they must release Wallabies stars for warm-up fixtures

23 Jun

5.5k

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Selection

All Blacks name five debutants in squad for France Tests

23 Jun

3.4k

On Tour

'We need to be better' - The Lions land in Australia eager to get rolling

22 Jun

3.7k

Last month

June 2025

marching on

Historic Lamothe hat-trick sees Bordeaux set up repeat of last season's Top 14 final

21 Jun

5.7k

Twickenham

Feyi-Waboso sees red as France beat England in unofficial Test

21 Jun

4.7k

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lions friends

'Andy put it to bed' - Russell happy to be working with Sexton

21 Jun

4.6k

sea of red

'It's honestly unbelievable' - Aki blown away by Lions support in Dublin

21 Jun

4.8k

Winning

Crusaders out-muscle Chiefs to clinch 15th Super Rugby crown

21 Jun

3.9k

los pumas

'20 years later, it's incredible' - Contepomi revels in iconic Argentina victory over Lions

21 Jun

3.2k

Leader

Laughs, tears and frustration as Farrell settles into unique demands of Lions job

21 Jun

2.5k

number eight

'Not here to make up the numbers' - Conan keen for his Lions shot

21 Jun

1.6k

Second best

Lions set off for Australia after an error-strewn opener

Argentina had too much for a Lions side lacked some accuracy and alertness.

Murray Kinsella

21 Jun

2.2k

France

Defending champions Toulouse beat Bayonne to advance to Top 14 final

Updated 20 Jun

2.7k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Lions 24-28 Argentina: Post-match reaction pod

Reaction

'There are no excuses, we should have been better'

20 Jun

4.7k