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Rugby

June
June 2025
Full Barbarians squad confirmed to face Springboks
South Africa pick four uncapped players for Barbarians exhibition match
Joe Schmidt rejects Lions’ demands to release Australia stars for tour games
Lions show Ireland-like glimpses but sloppy touches blunt attack
There were some exciting signs from Andy Farrell’s men but not enough end product.
'It was the Lions or Star Wars' - Van der Flier raring to go in Perth
Lions-Argentina reflections, the most Crusaders title win ever, and Top 14 final predictions
Lions remind Australia that they must release Wallabies stars for warm-up fixtures
All Blacks name five debutants in squad for France Tests
'We need to be better' - The Lions land in Australia eager to get rolling
Historic Lamothe hat-trick sees Bordeaux set up repeat of last season's Top 14 final
Feyi-Waboso sees red as France beat England in unofficial Test
'Andy put it to bed' - Russell happy to be working with Sexton
'It's honestly unbelievable' - Aki blown away by Lions support in Dublin
Crusaders out-muscle Chiefs to clinch 15th Super Rugby crown
'20 years later, it's incredible' - Contepomi revels in iconic Argentina victory over Lions
Laughs, tears and frustration as Farrell settles into unique demands of Lions job
'Not here to make up the numbers' - Conan keen for his Lions shot
Lions set off for Australia after an error-strewn opener
Argentina had too much for a Lions side lacked some accuracy and alertness.
Defending champions Toulouse beat Bayonne to advance to Top 14 final
Lions 24-28 Argentina: Post-match reaction pod
'There are no excuses, we should have been better'
The few Lions players who enhanced their chances of Test inclusion in Australia
Defeat doesn't detract from sense Lions should do this more often
Farrell's Lions beaten as brilliant Pumas spoil Dublin leaving party
Felipe Contepomi’s men were deserved winners on a cracking occasion at the Aviva Stadium.
British & Irish Lions v Argentina
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Munster appoint Alex Codling as forwards coach ahead of new season
Pride, infamy, and Argentina's rope-a-dope: Remembering the Lions' last meeting with Los Pumas
‘With all of the talk in the media, I don’t think we actually thought we could lose.’
Lions get started in sold-out Aviva after Schmidt shows Wallabies' hand
Andy Farrell’s men face Argentina before flying out to Australia tomorrow.
'Johnny is very different than what he was on the field'
England's Freeman can be the 'untidy' wing that Farrell likes
Bordeaux claiming underdog status in Top 14 semi despite Champions Cup triumph
Ulster star McNabney suffers ACL injury ahead of Ireland's summer tour
Suaalii fit to face Lions but O'Connor left out by Wallabies for Fiji Test
Farrell wants late-arriving Leinster stars to feel Lions pressure
'If you want to be a Lion, you have to adapt or you'll get left behind'
Akipulotu pairing catches the eye in English-influenced Lions side
There are six Irish players involved in Andy Farrell’s first matchday 23.
'The show is on the road' - Farrell calls for Lions to hit the ground running against Pumas
Queensland hold off Blues to force State of Origin decider
Ireland U20 men's and women's squads announced for summer tournaments