Rugby
Last year
2025
Selection
Farrell shows his hand while retaining scope for first Test tweaks
There is a sense that the Lions boss has picked the bulk of his frontline team against the Brumbies.
Galloping Greens
A day at Randwick, the most famous rugby club in Australia
Ex-Leinster man Shaun Berne is head coach of the Sydney club, who have several Irish players.
Drama
Wallabies wobble past flying Fijians ahead of Lions series
Mick Byrne’s side were denied by a late, late Harry Wilson try.
As it happened
Georgia v Ireland, Summer Series
Paul O’Connell’s new-look Ireland team recorded a scrappy four-try win in Tbilisi.
pecking order
The few Lions players who improved their Test chances in an untidy win over Waratahs
Slim pickings from Sydney.
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Waratahs 10-21 Lions: The tourists get punched in the face
Murray joins Gav from Allianz Stadium for the post-game pod.
11m
underwhelming
Sloppy, error-strewn Lions overcome Waratahs in Sydney
Andy Farrell’s men delivered a poor performance two weeks out from the first Wallabies Test.
postcard from oz
Landing to a Farrell storm in rugby league heartland Sydney
State of Origin is the biggest thing on the locals’ minds right now.
PodcastThe 42 Rugby WeeklyOwen Farrell's call-up, the foreboding Aussie mood in Sydney, and Georgia-Ireland preview
41m
mr versatile
'At times you're thinking maybe I should be a bit more specialised in a certain position'
Leader
Beirne gets big Lions honour as Keenan keeps his dinner down
The guessing game continues before Andy Farrell’s side face a weak Waratahs team tomorrow.
familiar face
Owen Farrell called up by the Lions as Elliot Daly's tour ended
The 33-year-old recently re-joined Saracens after a tough season with Racing 92.
