Rugby

Last week

6th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Homecoming

'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.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Canberra

8 Jul

6.3k

Okey Doaky

Ireland U20 team named for All-Blacks test on Wednesday

8 Jul

4.4k

Under the knife

Big blow for Wallabies as out-half Lolesio ruled out of Lions series

8 Jul

4.6k

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Sexton says Farrell has hit ground running with the Lions

8 Jul

4.1k

Performance Friend

'I love the way of life in the west of Ireland. They're my type of people'

Andy Friend is back home in Canberra but loved his five years with Connacht.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Canberra

7 Jul

53.6k

Pen to Paper

Ex-All Black Nonu extends Toulon deal, aged 43

7 Jul

4.3k

squad update

Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Portugal game with shoulder injury

7 Jul

3.6k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Lions name team for Test rehearsal, Wallabies beat Fiji, and Baird stands out for Ireland

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Selection

Farrell shows his hand while retaining scope for first Test tweaks

There is a sense that the Lions boss has picked the bulk of his frontline team against the Brumbies.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Canberra

7 Jul

2.7k

return of the mack

'Not in my wildest dreams could I imagine I'd be back here with the Lions'

7 Jul

3.0k

Team news

8 Irish starters as Lions name team for Test rehearsal in Canberra

7 Jul

9.0k

Opposition

AUNZ finalise squad for Lions clash, Brumbies name ex-Connacht wing

7 Jul

5.8k

Galloping Greens

A day at Randwick, the most famous rugby club in Australia

Ex-Leinster man Shaun Berne is head coach of the Sydney club, who have several Irish players.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sydney

6 Jul

4.8k

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'You don’t coach someone for 10 years and not have a relationship with them'

6 Jul

24.0k

Drama

Wallabies wobble past flying Fijians ahead of Lions series

Mick Byrne’s side were denied by a late, late Harry Wilson try.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Newcastle

6 Jul

4.3k

This month

July 2025

Tribute

Mbappe dedicates goal to Jota as Real Madrid down Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis

5 Jul

4.3k

pulling the strings

Ford inspires England to Argentina win on 100th cap

5 Jul

4.7k

Springboks

Van den Berg strikes twice as South Africa beat Italy

5 Jul

3.8k

Report

Tommy O'Brien scores twice on debut as Ireland record scrappy win in Georgia

5 Jul

7.6k

Georgia v Ireland, Summer Series

Paul O’Connell’s new-look Ireland team recorded a scrappy four-try win in Tbilisi.

5 Jul

27.1k

Memories

'I spent a fair bit of time at Coppers! I loved Lansdowne'

5 Jul

8.4k

pecking order

The few Lions players who improved their Test chances in an untidy win over Waratahs

Slim pickings from Sydney.

Gavan Casey

5 Jul

3.7k

Watergate

Farrell says Waratahs watered the pitch. Waratahs say they didn't

5 Jul

6.4k

11m

underwhelming

Sloppy, error-strewn Lions overcome Waratahs in Sydney

Andy Farrell’s men delivered a poor performance two weeks out from the first Wallabies Test.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Allianz Stadium

5 Jul

3.3k

black and blue

All Blacks survive major scare against France side containing eight debutants

5 Jul

5.5k

Liveblog

New South Wales Waratahs v British & Irish Lions, Australia Tour 2025

5 Jul

30.2k

New guys

Hong Kong qualify for Rugby World Cup for first time

5 Jul

2.6k

all-time low

Wales lose 18th consecutive Test after late capitulation against Eddie Jones' Japan

5 Jul

6.7k

jack boyle

'It takes a camp or two to get used to it. It can definitely be daunting'

5 Jul

1.9k

Preview

New-look Ireland team look to seize their chance in Georgia

5 Jul

1.4k

mismatch

Waratahs huge underdogs as Farrell asks for more Lions progress

4 Jul

1.7k

Rugby

Late heartbreak as Ireland fall short to Italy at World Rugby U20 Championship

4 Jul

5.2k

let's get down to quizness

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

4 Jul

4.9k

Moving On

'You win some, you lose some' - Jake White leaves Bulls by mutual agreement

4 Jul

4.0k

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Landing to a Farrell storm in rugby league heartland Sydney

State of Origin is the biggest thing on the locals’ minds right now.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sydney

4 Jul

2.8k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Owen Farrell's call-up, the foreboding Aussie mood in Sydney, and Georgia-Ireland preview

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'At times you're thinking maybe I should be a bit more specialised in a certain position'

4 Jul

2.8k

Leader

Beirne gets big Lions honour as Keenan keeps his dinner down

The guessing game continues before Andy Farrell’s side face a weak Waratahs team tomorrow.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sydney

4 Jul

2.5k

Teamsheet

Skelton and Valetini missing as Schmidt shows Wallabies' hand

4 Jul

3.9k