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2025
Rugby Weekly Extra
Reds-Lions reaction, and who are the nailed-on Test starters after three games?
Ciarán and Gav assess the Lions’ 52-12 success over the Reds immediately after full-time.
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Dominant
Porter and Ringrose among the tries as Lions smash Reds
The tourists started slow but made their dominance count in the second half.
Back in action
Keenan and Gibson-Park get chance to remind everyone of their class
James Ryan will also make his Lions debut off the bench in Brisbane.
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disrespect'It's complete BS' - All Blacks legend Justin Marshall slams France's approach to NZ tour
On The 429 and 10
'Just play footy like we normally do' - JGP expects Russell partnership to flourish for Lions
Team news
Tomos Williams ruled out of Lions tour as Farrell names side to face Reds
Ben White called up, Gibson-Park starts against Reds, while Les Kiss has also named his 23 for Brisbane on Wednesday.
On The 42Calvisano
Ireland secure bonus-point win over Georgia in U20 World Rugby Championships opener
Inside track
'It's like little Ireland here in Sydney, Irish accents everywhere'
Mike Catt joined the Waratahs after five happy seasons with Andy Farrell’s Ireland.
On The 42Opportunity
'I still come into every single camp thinking this will be the one I break through'
On The 42inches
Ramos kicks two dramatic extra-time penalties as Toulouse clinch French Top 14 title
On The 42standouts
Four players who enhanced their Test chances in the Lions' victory over Western Force
On The 42Big Joe
Joe McCarthy makes a big impression on his Lions debut
The 24-year-old Ireland second row shone against the Force in Perth.
On The 42Leader
'He's the perfect person for this tour' - Ireland captaincy a great opportunity for Casey
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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.
The 42 Rugby Weekly
David Humphreys' plans for the future of Irish rugby, and Lions v Western Force preview
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