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Munster name Maeve Óg O’Leary as new captain

18 Jul 2025

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Team selections, Schmidt's new leaf, and villainous Lions vibes - First Test preview

Scotland round off tour with seven-try win over Samoa

18 Jul 2025

4

Team news

Ireland U20s make wholesale changes for Spain clash

18 Jul 2025

21

regulations

Samu forced to withdraw from Lions' final midweek match

18 Jul 2025

8

On the box

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

18 Jul 2025

8

First Test Eve

Brisbane abuzz as Sexton recalls happy day at sold-out Suncorp

18 Jul 2025

1

familiar face

'Coaching against the Lions was probably beyond my wildest dreams'

Irishman Eoin Toolan is part of Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies coaching team.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Brisbane

17 Jul 2025

1

Wallabies

Schmidt's charm, the new 'psycho,' and a tough young 10

17 Jul 2025

1

Green Tinge

Record eight Lions starters is a proud achievement for Irish rugby

17 Jul 2025

26

warming up

Ulster confirm pre-season home fixture with Edinburgh

17 Jul 2025

1

Team news

Wallabies Tupou and Daugunu released for midweek game; NZ and France ring changes

17 Jul 2025

Launch

Leinster remove stars from badge on new home and alternate jerseys

17 Jul 2025

26

openside

Van der Flier unlucky to miss out as Lions pick Curry at 7

Jac Morgan and Henry Pollock are not involved in the matchday 23 either.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Brisbane

17 Jul 2025

27

CONFIRMED

Farrell includes eight Irish players in Lions team for first Test

17 Jul 2025

65

big blows

Skelton and Valetini both miss out for Wallabies against Lions

17 Jul 2025

14

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Wallabies v Lions, first Test preview

Dan the Man

'There has to be a step up' - Sheehan looks to go to next level with Lions

16 Jul 2025

BBC

The Brisbane school where ex-Leinster man Brad Thorn coaches

The legendary All Black is part of an impressive set-up at Brisbane Boys’ College.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Brisbane

16 Jul 2025

2

Selection

Farrell expected to lean on Irish core in Lions team for first Test

16 Jul 2025

39

number eight

Familiar faces for Conan on both sides of Lions v Wallabies contest

15 Jul 2025

2025/26

Munster's Champions Cup meeting with Gloucester confirmed for Páirc Úi Chaoimh

15 Jul 2025

41

Irish Abroad

'I'm an Irish-Australian, more than an Australian who's Irish'

Ex-Leinster and Ulster prop Ruaidhrí Murphy has had an intriguing journey in rugby.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Australia

15 Jul 2025

4

Blow

Hansen a big doubt for first Lions Test due to foot injury

15 Jul 2025

20

Under Pressure

Ireland U20s in danger of wooden spoon after defeat to Scotland

14 Jul 2025

47

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Lions XV to face Australia | Ireland beat poor Portugal

Underdogs

Are the Wallabies good enough to take down the Lions?

Joe Schmidt has some classy players but the Aussie public aren’t overly optimistic.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Brisbane

14 Jul 2025

7

Cover

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

14 Jul 2025

12

Gary Keegan

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

14 Jul 2025

extra cover

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

14 Jul 2025

50

back on track

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

13 Jul 2025

3

fresh face

Lions set up camp in Brissie as Clarkson gets the call

13 Jul 2025

6

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 2025

170

On Tour

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

13 Jul 2025

2

Drama

Late Van Poortvliet try steers England to series victory against Argentina

12 Jul 2025

11

Gulf In Class

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

12 Jul 2025

41

summer tests

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

12 Jul 2025

14

As it happened

Portugal v Ireland, Summer Series

12 Jul 2025

72

experience

England's Jamie George called up to the Lions squad

12 Jul 2025

14

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

AUNZ 0 - 48 Lions: The tourists come to life

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