# Team News
From TheJournal.ie
June June 2025
# Lions Lions Lions
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# Lions Lions Lions
Akipulotu pairing catches the eye in English-influenced Lions side
There are six Irish players involved in Andy Farrell’s first matchday 23.
# Predictions
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# Predictions
Let another great Lions Test team debate begin...
Andy Farrell has many ways he could go with his frontline matchday 23.
# Coaching
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# Coaching
'Maybe I was tricking myself' - Sexton on his full-time return to rugby
The 39-year-old will be part of the Lions tour of Australia.
# Champions
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# Champions
Leinster wrap up dominant URC season with fitting final performance
Leo Cullen’s men put together a brilliant campaign to end their wait for a trophy.
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'The coolest one was Quade Cooper coming down for training in LA'
Ballymena man Rory Corr has enjoyed several seasons in American rugby.
# Domination
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# Domination
Brilliant Leinster hammer the Bulls to claim first URC title
Leo Cullen’s men delivered a convincing performance on the big occasion.
# Irish Abroad
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# Irish Abroad
'I loved putting on the Leinster jersey every single time'
25-year-old Athy man Martin Moloney enjoyed a strong first season with Exeter.
# Decider
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# Decider
Can Leinster take that final step and end their trophy wait?
The Bulls have happily embraced a role as underdogs for the URC final.
# In Camp
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# In Camp
Bealham's Lions delight as Farrell's men get up and running
A 24-man squad will travel to Portugal tomorrow to get training underway.
# Influencer
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# Influencer
'Stuart was always innovating. It’s addictive to be in that environment'
Lancaster’s time in Leinster shows what players and coaches in Connacht have ahead of them.
# Ups And Downs
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# Ups And Downs
Dramatic finale in Durban was typical of turbulent Munster season
Progress in the Champions Cup was not matched in the URC.
# POC's Party
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# POC's Party
Casey emerges as Irish leader in a refreshed summer squad
Even with 11 uncapped players included, there are some unlucky to be left out.
# Coup
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# Coup
Lancaster is the biggest appointment Connacht have ever made
The 55-year-old returns to Ireland after an unsuccessful spell in France with Racing 92.
May May 2025
# Classic
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# Classic
'I never dreamt of being a Lion because that's where the legends lived'
Shane Byrne is heading Down Under this summer to captain the British and Irish Legends.
# Coup
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# Coup
Wrecking ball Angus Bell a major ball-carrying boost for Ulster
The 24-year-old Wallabies prop has come through serious injury concerns in recent times.
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