Rugby

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July 2026

Setback

France winger Penaud to miss remainder of Nations Championship

6 Jul

1.8k

Team news

Papier wins first cap in 8 years as Springboks make 10 changes for Scotland

6 Jul

1.7k

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

1.8k

Prop Stocks

Loughman ruled out of Japan game, with Bohan in line for Ireland debut

6 Jul

3.3k

Ireland

'We were about 50 points ahead when I scored my last try' - Clarkson

6 Jul

2.4k

Selection

Baloucoune set to return for Japan clash as Farrell considers changes

6 Jul

2.9k

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

4.1k

brothers

'I'm delighted for Sam. Some set of stones on him to slot the kick'

5 Jul

4.8k

too good

Sione Tuipulotu guides Scotland past Argentina with record score

4 Jul

3.5k

Drama

South Africa inflict a fifth successive Test defeat on England

4 Jul

4.7k

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

3.0k

out of 10

Our player ratings as Ireland edge the Wallabies in Sydney

4 Jul

7.8k

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

Ireland

Australia 31 Ireland 33, Nations Championship

Updated 4 Jul

34.0k

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

Nations Championship

Japan beat Italy with Eddie Jones absent through suspension

4 Jul

2.8k

Blow

O'Brien starts for Ireland as Baloucoune ruled out of Wallabies clash

4 Jul

3.8k

Up and Running

New Zealand edge France 34-32 in thrilling Nations Championship opener

4 Jul

2.2k

Australia

Huge Irish crowd expected as Ireland target fast start against Wallabies

4 Jul

1.5k

recruits

Scotland's Healy and Springbok lock among nine new signings for O'Gara's La Rochelle

3 Jul

6.6k

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

4.4k

Nations Championship

Dave Rennie aims to change mindset as new All Blacks chapter kicks-off

3 Jul

949

Letter from Australia

Ireland get Saturday night Aussie limelight amid staggering competition

3 Jul

2.9k

Captain

'I got the call from Faz on day two of the URC celebrations'

3 Jul

5.9k

brothers

Mullets, maul laws and a special trophy lift - Joe McCarthy's world

3 Jul

1.1k

Character

This is what Andy Farrell had to say about James Lowe's exit

3 Jul

6.5k

New Deal

'Family was the only thing... it was an absolute no-brainer' - Farrell

3 Jul

5.1k

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

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

Say it Ain't Joe

'Leinster have my son working for them, I don't think they need the whole family'

2 Jul

18.1k

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

Team news

Love gets nod at 10 for All Blacks as France recall record try scorer Penaud

2 Jul

1.8k

left wing

Farrell asks Osborne to switch again as post-Lowe era begins

2 Jul

2.1k

playmaker

'Sam has earned the right' - Farrell backs Prendergast at 10

2 Jul

4.6k

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

leftfield

Wallabies spring surprise with Campbell picked at 15 against Ireland

2 Jul

3.1k

Friends

'It's definitely a bit quieter. You miss Big Jimmy around the place'

2 Jul

3.3k

New Role

Bath confirm appointment of Mike Prendergast as attack coach

1 Jul

2.9k