Rugby

July

July 2025

Cover

'They're quality players' - Lions defend their latest call-ups

14 Jul

3.7k

Gary Keegan

'He's got a great affinity to these players': Keegan double-jobbing with Lions rugby and Cork hurlers

14 Jul

6.1k

extra cover

Lions call up Scotland's Graham, Sutherland, and Ashman

14 Jul

7.0k

back on track

'I was sick for about 12 days. I lost five or six kilos'

13 Jul

12.0k

fresh face

Lions set up camp in Brissie as Clarkson gets the call

13 Jul

3.5k

Swift Rise

Farrell calls Ireland prop Thomas Clarkson into Lions squad

The 25-year-old will link up with the tourists in Brisbane ahead of the first Test.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Brisbane

13 Jul

14.0k

170

On Tour

The Irish lads from Adelaide chasing the Lions in a converted bus

13 Jul

5.5k

Drama

Late Van Poortvliet try steers England to series victory against Argentina

12 Jul

3.2k

Gulf In Class

Ireland hit 100 points in record 16-try defeat of Portugal

12 Jul

10.7k

summer tests

14-man Springboks overcome early Wiese red card to nil Italy

12 Jul

5.3k

Portugal v Ireland, Summer Series

12 Jul

30.8k

experience

England's Jamie George called up to the Lions squad

12 Jul

4.7k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

AUNZ 0 - 48 Lions: The tourists come to life

ringer

'No one told me about Garry, which was probably a good thing'

12 Jul

6.3k

Comment

All-action Hansen ensures Farrell will have tough call to make on wing

12 Jul

3.8k

ruled out

Farrell confirms Ringrose will miss first Test against Wallabies

Updated 12 Jul

9.4k

domination

Farrell's Lions blow AUNZ away in final warm-up for Wallabies Tests

Ireland’s Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan impressed as the tourists scored eight tries.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Adelaide Oval

12 Jul

3.5k

Dominant

All Blacks score six tries to hammer under-strength France

12 Jul

3.8k

Minute-by-Minute

Lions v AUNZ Invitational XV, Australia Tour 2025

12 Jul

23.7k

Finally

Wales beat Japan 31-22 to end record 18-game losing run

12 Jul

2.2k

Ulsterman

'I was always telling Irish players they need to go play Super Rugby'

Sam Carter, who had four years with Ulster, has retired after playing against the Lions.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Australia

12 Jul

11.5k

Preview

Ireland aim to end depth-building summer tour on high note in Lisbon

12 Jul

1.1k

postcard from oz

Pleasant pitstop in Adelaide culminates with Lions' last warm-up

11 Jul

3.8k

Joey

The 21-year-old Wallabies star who people think can 'save rugby union'

There is a huge amount of excitement about Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Adelaide

11 Jul

2.9k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Owen, Osborne and AUNZ XV

bumps

Ringrose sits out Lions training as Schmidt calls on JOC

11 Jul

6.0k

fullback

Keenan in pole position as Osborne flies in after Kinghorn injury

The Naas man offers great versatility to Andy Farrell’s squad.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Adelaide

11 Jul

2.6k

JOC

12 years later: O'Connor makes Wallabies return for Lions series

11 Jul

4.9k

Competition

'Sam was excellent last week... it's a great opportunity now for Jack to follow up'

10 Jul

4.8k

final audition

Last chance saloon for the Lions against a punchy AUNZ side

Tadhg Beirne, Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, and James Ryan will look to put their hands up.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Adelaide

10 Jul

2.5k

On the plane

Jamie Osborne called up to Lions squad

10 Jul

9.8k

Tighthead

'My body has changed. I have to keep on top of stuff' - Furlong

10 Jul

3.8k

new caps

Bolton and Kendellen to debut against Portugal as Crowley starts at 10

10 Jul

5.1k

Team news

Beirne captains Lions in final warm-up against AUNZ Invitational

10 Jul

5.7k

Selection

Havili, Salakaia-Loto to lead Australia-New Zealand against Lions

10 Jul

3.0k

Setback

Aoife Wafer in race to be fit for Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign

10 Jul

1.4k

Class

New Zealand demolish Ireland to secure semi-final spot

9 Jul

7.8k

Viking

'We had to say to Finlay, mate, you're allowed to be a kid. He was so driven'

The Connacht man and Canberra native has been back in his hometown with the Lions.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Canberra

9 Jul

4.7k

Test Audition

Farrell closing in on his first Test selection after beating Brumbies

9 Jul

3.4k

Concern

'He's in good spirits' - Farrell upbeat on Kinghorn injury

9 Jul

4.0k