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2025

Showtime

Lions get started in sold-out Aviva after Schmidt shows Wallabies' hand

Andy Farrell’s men face Argentina before flying out to Australia tomorrow.

Murray Kinsella

20 Jun 2025

3.1k

On The 42ASSISTANTS

'Johnny is very different than what he was on the field'

19 Jun 2025

6.6k

messy

England's Freeman can be the 'untidy' wing that Farrell likes

19 Jun 2025

1.4k

On The 42Final Four

Bordeaux claiming underdog status in Top 14 semi despite Champions Cup triumph

19 Jun 2025

3.8k

On The 42squad update

Ulster star McNabney suffers ACL injury ahead of Ireland's summer tour

19 Jun 2025

4.4k

Squad News

Suaalii fit to face Lions but O'Connor left out by Wallabies for Fiji Test

19 Jun 2025

3.5k

The Hangover

Farrell wants late-arriving Leinster stars to feel Lions pressure

19 Jun 2025

3.2k

Tadhg Beirne

'If you want to be a Lion, you have to adapt or you'll get left behind'

18 Jun 2025

2.9k

Lions Lions Lions

Akipulotu pairing catches the eye in English-influenced Lions side

There are six Irish players involved in Andy Farrell’s first matchday 23.

Murray Kinsella

18 Jun 2025

3.5k

The Boss

'The show is on the road' - Farrell calls for Lions to hit the ground running against Pumas

18 Jun 2025

2.0k

Game Two

Queensland hold off Blues to force State of Origin decider

Updated 18 Jun 2025

2.8k

Selections

Ireland U20 men's and women's squads announced for summer tournaments

18 Jun 2025

3.2k

Team news

Three Irish players start for Lions as Furlong returns on bench

18 Jun 2025

8.4k

Team news

Argentina name team for Dublin meeting with Lions

18 Jun 2025

3.8k

Rugby Weekly Extra

Prendergast's intent, O'Brien's clearout, and Leinster's D

Ones to watch

Keith Wood's son Tom one of five new Munster academy recruits

18 Jun 2025

6.1k

Predictions

Let another great Lions Test team debate begin...

Andy Farrell has many ways he could go with his frontline matchday 23.

Murray Kinsella

17 Jun 2025

4.1k

Return

Owen Farrell has no regrets over France move that lasted one season

17 Jun 2025

3.9k

warming up

Munster announce three fixtures in pre-season schedule

17 Jun 2025

5.7k

Scrum Half

Lions call up van Poortvliet as cover for Gibson-Park injury

17 Jun 2025

7.1k

Making moves

All Blacks star Ardie Savea set to miss Super Rugby in 2026 and return to Japan

17 Jun 2025

2.6k

Succession

'I told them to delete social media' - Ireland out-halves look to kick on

17 Jun 2025

5.1k

COMING GOOD

Furlong in the frame as Lions gear up for Argentina challenge

17 Jun 2025

3.0k

joker

Sexton: 'I purchased my Munster season ticket, put it that way'

16 Jun 2025

10.6k

On The 42rugby weekly extra

Bernard Jackman - 'If he brought that form a year ago, he’d be on the trip to Australia'

16 Jun 2025

5.1k

Coaching

'Maybe I was tricking myself' - Sexton on his full-time return to rugby

The 39-year-old will be part of the Lions tour of Australia.

16 Jun 2025

4.5k

mental skills

Irish performance coach Gary Keegan joins Farrell's Lions

16 Jun 2025

4.9k

On The 42Comeback

Owen Farrell cuts short €1.6 million Racing deal to return to Saracens

16 Jun 2025

5.1k

Rugby Weekly Extra

Leinster boss the Bulls, Baird shines, Conan leads by example

Linking Up

Leinster players join Lions camp ahead of Argentina clash

16 Jun 2025

6.1k

Champions

Leinster wrap up dominant URC season with fitting final performance

Leo Cullen’s men put together a brilliant campaign to end their wait for a trophy.

Murray Kinsella

16 Jun 2025

3.2k

outside noise

'They said it was Ireland v Bulls. We said, 'Right, let’s not disappoint them''

16 Jun 2025

3.0k

'The coolest one was Quade Cooper coming down for training in LA'

Ballymena man Rory Corr has enjoyed several seasons in American rugby.

15 Jun 2025

3.8k

Champions

'To lift a trophy in the Hogan Stand with all your mates, it’s incredibly special'

14 Jun 2025

6.9k

Gulf

'Leinster are not a normal team. 19-0 up and they bring on RG Snyman'

14 Jun 2025

8.9k

On The 42domination

Brilliant Leinster hammer the Bulls to claim first URC title

Leo Cullen’s men delivered a convincing performance on the big occasion.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Croke Park

14 Jun 2025

7.4k

Take a Bow

Joy for ex-Munster coach Van Graan as Bath complete treble

14 Jun 2025

5.5k

Minute-by-Minute

Leinster v Bulls, URC Final

14 Jun 2025

20.4k

Reshuffle

Leinster suffer injury blow ahead of URC final as Jamison Gibson-Park is ruled out

14 Jun 2025

5.9k

quality

McKenzie kicks Chiefs to Super Rugby semi-final win over Brumbies

14 Jun 2025

2.8k