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Rugby

Monday
6th July 2026
Team news
Papier wins first cap in 8 years as Springboks make 10 changes for Scotland
6 Jul
1.7k
4
New Era
Ireland's delight in Sydney as Nations Championship makes exciting start
The new second-tier Nations Cup also kicked off last weekend.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
6 Jul
1.7k
1
Prop Stocks
Loughman ruled out of Japan game, with Bohan in line for Ireland debut
6 Jul
3.2k
8
Ireland
'We were about 50 points ahead when I scored my last try' - Clarkson
6 Jul
2.4k
1
Selection
Baloucoune set to return for Japan clash as Farrell considers changes
6 Jul
2.9k
8
This week
5th July 2026 - 11th July 2026
Swing
The resilient, incisive and fluid 5 minutes that won Ireland the game
Hugo Keenan’s try-saving tackle and Jamison Gibson Park’s try were pivotal against the Wallabies.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
5 Jul
4.0k
11
brothers
'I'm delighted for Sam. Some set of stones on him to slot the kick'
5 Jul
4.8k
1
Last week
28th June 2026 - 11th July 2026
too good
Sione Tuipulotu guides Scotland past Argentina with record score
4 Jul
3.5k
17
Drama
South Africa inflict a fifth successive Test defeat on England
4 Jul
4.7k
7
Leader
'That was special' - Ireland skipper Sheehan revels in Wallabies win
4 Jul
2.8k
Pride
'There were special moments like Hugo's try-saving tackle and Sam's calmness'
4 Jul
2.9k
11
out of 10
Our player ratings as Ireland edge the Wallabies in Sydney
4 Jul
7.8k
26
Men At Work
Imbued by their bench, Ireland dig deep to make perfectly imperfect start in Sydney
A bonus-point success in the southern hemisphere is not to be sniffed at, and yet there is ample room to improve over the next fortnight.
Gavan Casey
4 Jul
2.5k
23
Ireland
Australia 31 Ireland 33, Nations Championship
Updated 4 Jul
33.9k
95
Drama
Farrell's Ireland grab dramatic win after wild battle with Wallabies
The Wallabies had a chance to win it with the very last kick of the game but missed.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Allianz Stadium, Sydney
4 Jul
4.3k
71
Nations Championship
Japan beat Italy with Eddie Jones absent through suspension
4 Jul
2.8k
1
Blow
O'Brien starts for Ireland as Baloucoune ruled out of Wallabies clash
4 Jul
3.7k
10
Up and Running
New Zealand edge France 34-32 in thrilling Nations Championship opener
4 Jul
2.2k
14
Australia
Huge Irish crowd expected as Ireland target fast start against Wallabies
4 Jul
1.5k
1
recruits
Scotland's Healy and Springbok lock among nine new signings for O'Gara's La Rochelle
3 Jul
6.6k
10
Full Circle
'I grew up in Ireland and Australia, but the green jersey is most important'
Tom O’Toole is back in the country where he spent 10 years of his youth.
Murray Kinsella
3 Jul
4.3k
0
Nations Championship
Dave Rennie aims to change mindset as new All Blacks chapter kicks-off
3 Jul
936
2
Letter from Australia
Ireland get Saturday night Aussie limelight amid staggering competition
3 Jul
2.8k
3
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Captain
'I got the call from Faz on day two of the URC celebrations'
3 Jul
5.9k
3
brothers
Mullets, maul laws and a special trophy lift - Joe McCarthy's world
3 Jul
1.1k
0
Character
This is what Andy Farrell had to say about James Lowe's exit
3 Jul
6.5k
17
New Deal
'Family was the only thing... it was an absolute no-brainer' - Farrell
3 Jul
5.0k
3
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Osborne on the left wing and the Wallabies' big calls: Australia v Ireland preview
Team news
Van Poortvliet gets scrum-half nod over Mitchell for England's opener against South Africa
2 Jul
1.5k
13
Junior World Championship
Ireland U20s' semi-final hopes ended in heavy defeat to Pumas
Narrow defeat to England followed by morale-sapping loss.
2 Jul
4.6k
17
Say it Ain't Joe
'Leinster have my son working for them, I don't think they need the whole family'
2 Jul
17.9k
5
Second Coming
Leinster confirm return of Joey Carbery ahead of next season
The province were in discussions with the out-half about a possible return earlier this year.
2 Jul
3.3k
20
Team news
Love gets nod at 10 for All Blacks as France recall record try scorer Penaud
2 Jul
1.8k
1
left wing
Farrell asks Osborne to switch again as post-Lowe era begins
2 Jul
2.1k
1
playmaker
'Sam has earned the right' - Farrell backs Prendergast at 10
2 Jul
4.6k
24
Team news
Osborne starts on the left wing for Ireland against Australia
Sam and Cian Prendergast are both in the starting XV for the clash in Sydney.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
2 Jul
8.0k
34
leftfield
Wallabies spring surprise with Campbell picked at 15 against Ireland
2 Jul
3.0k
2
Friends
'It's definitely a bit quieter. You miss Big Jimmy around the place'
2 Jul
3.3k
5
New Role
Bath confirm appointment of Mike Prendergast as attack coach
1 Jul
2.9k
18
Line-up
Munster to face champions Bordeaux as provinces discover European pool opponents
Connacht will take on Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle in the Champions Cup.
1 Jul
5.1k
23
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