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Rugby - July July 2025

Pleasant pitstop in Adelaide culminates with Lions' last warm-up
# Postcard From Oz
From The 42
# Postcard From Oz

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

Jul 11th 2025, 11:00 PM 678 Views 1 Comment

The 21-year-old Wallabies star who people think can 'save rugby union'
# Joey
From The 42
# Joey

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

Jul 11th 2025, 2:08 PM 125 Views 0 Comments

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

Owen, Osborne and AUNZ XV
Ringrose sits out Lions training as Schmidt calls on JOC
# Bumps
From The 42
# Bumps

Ringrose sits out Lions training as Schmidt calls on JOC

Jul 11th 2025, 10:44 AM 611 Views 0 Comments

Keenan in pole position as Osborne flies in after Kinghorn injury
# Fullback
From The 42
# Fullback

Keenan in pole position as Osborne flies in after Kinghorn injury

Jul 11th 2025, 6:00 AM 1,139 Views 1 Comment

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

12 years later: O'Connor makes Wallabies return for Lions series
# JOC
From The 42
# JOC

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

Jul 11th 2025, 5:04 AM 3,446 Views 3 Comments

'Sam was excellent last week... it's a great opportunity now for Jack to follow up'
# Competition
From The 42
# Competition

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

Jul 10th 2025, 5:35 PM 3,123 Views 21 Comments

Last chance saloon for the Lions against a punchy AUNZ side
# Final Audition
From The 42
# Final Audition

Last chance saloon for the Lions against a punchy AUNZ side

Jul 10th 2025, 2:00 PM 1,238 Views 1 Comment

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

Jamie Osborne called up to Lions squad
# On The Plane
From The 42
# On The Plane

Jamie Osborne called up to Lions squad

Jul 10th 2025, 12:52 PM 6,334 Views 53 Comments

'My body has changed. I have to keep on top of stuff' - Furlong
# Tighthead
From The 42
# Tighthead

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

Jul 10th 2025, 12:00 PM 2,749 Views 15 Comments

Bolton and Kendellen to debut against Portugal as Crowley starts at 10
# New Caps
From The 42
# New Caps

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

Jul 10th 2025, 10:18 AM 4,627 Views 41 Comments

Beirne captains Lions in final warm-up against AUNZ Invitational
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Beirne captains Lions in final warm-up against AUNZ Invitational

Jul 10th 2025, 9:46 AM 5,072 Views 22 Comments

Havili, Salakaia-Loto to lead Australia-New Zealand against Lions
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

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

Jul 10th 2025, 8:13 AM 1,541 Views 4 Comments

Aoife Wafer in race to be fit for Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign
# Setback
From The 42
# Setback

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

Jul 10th 2025, 6:30 AM 245 Views 0 Comments

New Zealand demolish Ireland to secure semi-final spot
# Class
From The 42
# Class

New Zealand demolish Ireland to secure semi-final spot

Jul 9th 2025, 11:30 PM 1,625 Views 5 Comments

'We'd to say to Finlay, mate, you're allowed to be a kid. He was so driven'
# Viking
From The 42
# Viking

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

Jul 9th 2025, 8:00 PM 1,223 Views 3 Comments

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

Farrell closing in on his first Test selection after beating Brumbies
# Test Audition
From The 42
# Test Audition

Farrell closing in on his first Test selection after beating Brumbies

Jul 9th 2025, 5:08 PM 376 Views 0 Comments

'He's in good spirits' - Farrell upbeat on Kinghorn injury
# Concern
From The 42
# Concern

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

Jul 9th 2025, 2:30 PM 1,363 Views 0 Comments

Inspired Queensland upset NSW to snatch State of Origin crown
# Game 3
From The 42
# Game 3

Inspired Queensland upset NSW to snatch State of Origin crown

Jul 9th 2025, 2:08 PM 1,383 Views 1 Comment

Brumbies 24-36 Lions: Another mixed bag performance from the tourists
Farrell's Lions overcome stubborn Brumbies as Irish centres impress
# Mixed Bag
From The 42
# Mixed Bag

Farrell's Lions overcome stubborn Brumbies as Irish centres impress

Jul 9th 2025, 1:02 PM 1,700 Views 7 Comments

The tourists were far from perfect, while Blair Kinghorn was forced off injured.

Live: Brumbies v British & Irish Lions, Australia Tour 2025 From The 42
Live Jul 9th 2025, 10:18 AM

Live: Brumbies v British & Irish Lions, Australia Tour 2025

'Big Joe' and the Lions look to lock in Test spots against Brumbies
# Rehearsal
From The 42
# Rehearsal

'Big Joe' and the Lions look to lock in Test spots against Brumbies

Jul 9th 2025, 1:00 AM 89 Views 1 Comment

'Mack would do things that were way above an 18-year-old's level'
# Homecoming
From The 42
# Homecoming

'Mack would do things that were way above an 18-year-old's level'

Jul 8th 2025, 8:00 PM 966 Views 4 Comments

All in Daramalan College, the Gungahlin Eagles, and Canberra are proud of the Ireland wing.

Ireland U20 team named for All-Blacks test on Wednesday
# Okey Doaky
From The 42
# Okey Doaky

Ireland U20 team named for All-Blacks test on Wednesday

Jul 8th 2025, 11:26 AM 3,507 Views 29 Comments

Big blow for Wallabies as out-half Lolesio ruled out of Lions series
# Under The Knife
From The 42
# Under The Knife

Big blow for Wallabies as out-half Lolesio ruled out of Lions series

Jul 8th 2025, 9:09 AM 4,289 Views 7 Comments

Sexton says Farrell has hit ground running with the Lions
# Faz Jr
From The 42
# Faz Jr

Sexton says Farrell has hit ground running with the Lions

Jul 8th 2025, 6:28 AM 2,667 Views 10 Comments

'I love the way of life in the west of Ireland. They're my type of people'
# Performance Friend
From The 42
# Performance Friend

'I love the way of life in the west of Ireland. They're my type of people'

Jul 7th 2025, 8:00 PM 6 Views 0 Comments

Andy Friend is back home in Canberra but loved his five years with Connacht.

Ex-All Black Nonu extends Toulon deal, aged 43
# Pen To Paper
From The 42
# Pen To Paper

Ex-All Black Nonu extends Toulon deal, aged 43

Jul 7th 2025, 4:26 PM 232 Views 0 Comments

Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Portugal game with shoulder injury
# Squad Update
From The 42
# Squad Update

Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Portugal game with shoulder injury

Jul 7th 2025, 3:26 PM 2,937 Views 17 Comments

Lions name team for Test rehearsal, Wallabies beat Fiji, and Baird stands out for Ireland
Farrell shows his hand while retaining scope for first Test tweaks
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

Farrell shows his hand while retaining scope for first Test tweaks

Jul 7th 2025, 2:23 PM 259 Views 1 Comment

There is a sense that the Lions boss has picked the bulk of his frontline team against the Brumbies.

'Not in my wildest dreams could I imagine I'd be back here with the Lions'
# Return Of The Mack
From The 42
# Return Of The Mack

'Not in my wildest dreams could I imagine I'd be back here with the Lions'

Jul 7th 2025, 11:52 AM 1,902 Views 6 Comments

8 Irish starters as Lions name team for Test rehearsal in Canberra
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

8 Irish starters as Lions name team for Test rehearsal in Canberra

Jul 7th 2025, 7:49 AM 556 Views 1 Comment

AUNZ finalise squad for Lions clash, Brumbies name ex-Connacht wing
# Opposition
From The 42
# Opposition

AUNZ finalise squad for Lions clash, Brumbies name ex-Connacht wing

Jul 7th 2025, 5:50 AM 5,013 Views 0 Comments

A day at Randwick, the most famous rugby club in Australia
# Galloping Greens
From The 42
# Galloping Greens

A day at Randwick, the most famous rugby club in Australia

Jul 6th 2025, 8:00 PM 2,222 Views 5 Comments

Ex-Leinster man Shaun Berne is head coach of the Sydney club, who have several Irish players.

'You don’t coach someone for 10 years and not have a relationship with them'
# The Joe Show
From The 42
# The Joe Show

'You don’t coach someone for 10 years and not have a relationship with them'

Jul 6th 2025, 10:05 AM 5,686 Views 1 Comment

Wallabies wobble past flying Fijians ahead of Lions series
# Drama
From The 42
# Drama

Wallabies wobble past flying Fijians ahead of Lions series

Jul 6th 2025, 7:02 AM 860 Views 1 Comment

Mick Byrne’s side were denied by a late, late Harry Wilson try.

Mbappe dedicates goal to Jota as Real Madrid down Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis
# Tribute
From The 42
# Tribute

Mbappe dedicates goal to Jota as Real Madrid down Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis

Jul 5th 2025, 11:31 PM 1,710 Views 1 Comment

Ford inspires England to Argentina win on 100th cap
# Pulling The Strings
From The 42
# Pulling The Strings

Ford inspires England to Argentina win on 100th cap

Jul 5th 2025, 10:57 PM 522 Views 1 Comment