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Rugby

August
August 2025
international
Former England prop set for Ireland debut ahead of World Cup squad announcement
7 Aug
3.8k
retro
New Munster jersey pays tribute to breakthrough European Cup triumph
7 Aug
8.1k
21
Squad News
Wallabies' White out of short-lived retirement for South Africa Tests
7 Aug
5.0k
16
Back in action
Mo'unga to return to New Zealand in time for World Cup build-up
7 Aug
2.8k
column
Debates about the Lions' relevance are laughable - they are a commercial juggernaut in a relatively cash-poor sport
The 2025 tour of Australia only went to underline the remarkable resilience of the Lions’ concept.
Gavin Cooney
7 Aug
2.6k
8
small step for man
Irish scrum-half Niall Armstrong swaps Exeter Chiefs for URC's Dragons
6 Aug
4.9k
9
Policy
Rugby Australia set to relax 'redundant' limit on foreign-based players selection
6 Aug
3.8k
21
Podcast
Lions tour reflections, and what Andy Farrell will take back to Ireland
5 Aug
1.5k
Wallabye
Australian World Cup captain retires from rugby after Lions tour
5 Aug
8.3k
West to East
'I lived out in the sticks in Athenry. Two donkeys outside, free potatoes'
Ex-Connacht back row Ciaran Booth is now playing in Sydney.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
4 Aug
20.7k
Ruck sake
Dan Sheehan handed four-game ban for Leinster by disciplinary committee
4 Aug
9.8k
37
minutes played
Who were the Lions players Andy Farrell leaned on most?
Tadhg Beirne took on his usual heavy workload during this Lions tour.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
4 Aug
4.7k
5
Newborn
'My wife had the baby in the car on the way to the hospital'
3 Aug
10.3k
7
Beast
Farrell's Lions won in a tour that showed interest is as big as ever
The Wallabies earned respect in a series that featured a seismic second Test.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
3 Aug
1.7k
TWO TIME LION
Lions chief executive says Andy Farrell in ‘strong position’ to return as coach
3 Aug
3.4k
24
Down Under
Farrell's Ireland set to visit Australia and New Zealand next year
3 Aug
12.8k
26
lightning strike
Wily Schmidt has kept the Wallabies on an upward trajectory
The former Ireland boss will step aside in mid-2026 when Les Kiss takes over.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
3 Aug
1.6k
Sanction
Lions hooker Sheehan cited for incident that forced Lynagh off
3 Aug
5.2k
14
Big Faz
'It might take one or two beers but the lads will be unbelievably proud'
2 Aug
3.1k
7
Winning
Ireland secure 5-try victory over Scotland
2 Aug
3.3k
top dog
Tadhg Beirne was the brilliant player of the series for the Lions
The 33-year-old proved all the doubters wrong as he excelled for Andy Farrell’s side.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Accor Stadium
2 Aug
4.1k
15
margins
Lions' series win will leave Schmidt and Wallabies to ruminate over 'what ifs'
2 Aug
2.0k
8
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
REACTION POD: Wallabies deny tourists historic whitewash
Minute-by-Minute
British & Irish Lions suffer defeat in third Test
Updated 2 Aug
54.6k
111
Electric
Schmidt's Wallabies restore pride by denying Lions a clean sweep
There was a 38-minute delay early in the second half of a madcap final Test.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Accor Stadium
2 Aug
4.7k
51
amee leigh costigan
'Women’s rugby is on the up and to be part of that story is really special'
2 Aug
775
Interview
An All-Ireland-winning father and the West Cork daughter bound for the Rugby World Cup
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, The42 meets Ireland international Enya Breen and her father Ian.
Sinead Farrell
2 Aug
6.8k
third test
Farrell's Lions out to finish with a bang against Schmidt's Wallabies
2 Aug
1.2k
Lions legend
'I probably won't play for the Lions again. I want this to be a good memory'
1 Aug
8.2k
10
SQOTW
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
1 Aug
4.2k
New Kit
What do you think of Connacht's new home jersey for the 2025/2026 season?
1 Aug
5.9k
16
On Tour
Even the incessant rain couldn't spoil a fun week in Sydney
1 Aug
3.9k
Hall of Famer
'Connacht helped South Africa to win the World Cup'
Brisbane man Andrew Farley had six happy years with Connacht.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Australia
1 Aug
4.4k
Reshuffle
Wallabies forced into change against Lions as Porecki withdraws
1 Aug
2.5k
July
July 2025
Unlucky
'Josh has epitomised what it takes to be a Lion' - Farrell
31 Jul
6.9k
38
Physical
Ryan's venom gets him the nod for first Lions Test start
The 29-year-old brings a physical edge that Andy Farrell likes.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
31 Jul
3.2k
7
Croker Bound
Leinster and Munster set to lock horns in October URC match at Croke Park
31 Jul
3.4k
13
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Murray's sing-song in Sydney and Furlong's incredible Lions record
The Jukebox
'It's amazing' - Furlong to start ninth consecutive Lions Test
31 Jul
3.9k
8
Team news
Monaghan returns as Ireland name team for opening World Cup warm-up clash
31 Jul
1.2k
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