# International
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Rugby - Last year 2025
# Column
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# Column
Debates about the Lions' relevance are laughable - they are a commercial juggernaut in a relatively cash-poor sport
The 2025 tour of Australia only went to underline the remarkable resilience of the Lions’ concept.
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraLions tour reflections, and what Andy Farrell will take back to Ireland
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# West To East
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# West To East
'I lived out in the sticks in Athenry. Two donkeys outside, free potatoes'
Ex-Connacht back row Ciaran Booth is now playing in Sydney.
# Minutes Played
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# Minutes Played
Who were the Lions players Andy Farrell leaned on most?
Tadhg Beirne took on his usual heavy workload during this Lions tour.
# Beast
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# Beast
Farrell's Lions won in a tour that showed interest is as big as ever
The Wallabies earned respect in a series that featured a seismic second Test.
# Lightning Strike
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# Lightning Strike
Wily Schmidt has kept the Wallabies on an upward trajectory
The former Ireland boss will step aside in mid-2026 when Les Kiss takes over.
# Top Dog
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# Top Dog
Tadhg Beirne was the brilliant player of the series for the Lions
The 33-year-old proved all the doubters wrong as he excelled for Andy Farrell’s side.
# Electric
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# Electric
Schmidt's Wallabies restore pride by denying Lions a clean sweep
There was a 38-minute delay early in the second half of a madcap final Test.
# Interview
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# Interview
An All-Ireland-winning father and the West Cork daughter bound for the Rugby World Cup
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, The42 meets Ireland international Enya Breen and her father Ian.
# SQOTW
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# Hall Of Famer
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# Hall Of Famer
'Connacht helped South Africa to win the World Cup'
Brisbane man Andrew Farley had six happy years with Connacht.
# Physical
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# Physical
Ryan's venom gets him the nod for first Lions Test start
The 29-year-old brings a physical edge that Andy Farrell likes.
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