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Rugby
Last year
2025
PodcastThe 42 Rugby WeeklyTeam selections, Schmidt's new leaf, and villainous Lions vibes - First Test preview
28m
On The 42familiar face
'Coaching against the Lions was probably beyond my wildest dreams'
Irishman Eoin Toolan is part of Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies coaching team.
On The 42Team news
Wallabies Tupou and Daugunu released for midweek game; NZ and France ring changes
openside
Van der Flier unlucky to miss out as Lions pick Curry at 7
Jac Morgan and Henry Pollock are not involved in the matchday 23 either.
BBC
The Brisbane school where ex-Leinster man Brad Thorn coaches
The legendary All Black is part of an impressive set-up at Brisbane Boys’ College.
Irish Abroad
'I'm an Irish-Australian, more than an Australian who's Irish'
Ex-Leinster and Ulster prop Ruaidhrí Murphy has had an intriguing journey in rugby.
Underdogs
Are the Wallabies good enough to take down the Lions?
Joe Schmidt has some classy players but the Aussie public aren’t overly optimistic.
On The 42Gary Keegan
'He's got a great affinity to these players': Keegan double-jobbing with Lions rugby and Cork hurlers
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