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Rugby - Last year 2025

'No one told me about Garry, which was probably a good thing'
# Ringer
From The 42
# Ringer

'No one told me about Garry, which was probably a good thing'

Jul 12th 2025, 3:16 PM 6,347 Views 2 Comments

All-action Hansen ensures Farrell will have tough call to make on wing
# Comment
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# Comment

All-action Hansen ensures Farrell will have tough call to make on wing

Jul 12th 2025, 1:35 PM 3,899 Views 17 Comments

Farrell confirms Ringrose will miss first Test against Wallabies
# Ruled Out
From The 42
# Ruled Out

Farrell confirms Ringrose will miss first Test against Wallabies

Updated Jul 12th 2025, 1:31 PM 9,420 Views 27 Comments

Farrell's Lions blow AUNZ away in final warm-up for Wallabies Tests
# Domination
From The 42
# Domination

Farrell's Lions blow AUNZ away in final warm-up for Wallabies Tests

Jul 12th 2025, 12:56 PM 3,535 Views 9 Comments

Ireland’s Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan impressed as the tourists scored eight tries.

All Blacks score six tries to hammer under-strength France
# Dominant
From The 42
# Dominant

All Blacks score six tries to hammer under-strength France

Jul 12th 2025, 10:32 AM 3,844 Views 7 Comments

As it happened: Lions v AUNZ Invitational XV, Australia Tour 2025 From The 42
Live Jul 12th 2025, 10:30 AM

As it happened: Lions v AUNZ Invitational XV, Australia Tour 2025

Wales beat Japan 31-22 to end record 18-game losing run
# Finally
From The 42
# Finally

Wales beat Japan 31-22 to end record 18-game losing run

Jul 12th 2025, 10:15 AM 2,286 Views 7 Comments

'I was always telling Irish players they need to go play Super Rugby'
# Ulsterman
From The 42
# Ulsterman

'I was always telling Irish players they need to go play Super Rugby'

Jul 12th 2025, 7:15 AM 11,547 Views 3 Comments

Sam Carter, who had four years with Ulster, has retired after playing against the Lions.

Ireland aim to end depth-building summer tour on high note in Lisbon
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Ireland aim to end depth-building summer tour on high note in Lisbon

Jul 12th 2025, 7:00 AM 1,215 Views 2 Comments

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 3,816 Views 3 Comments

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 3,173 Views 9 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
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# Bumps

Ringrose sits out Lions training as Schmidt calls on JOC

Jul 11th 2025, 10:44 AM 6,036 Views 0 Comments

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

Keenan in pole position as Osborne flies in after Kinghorn injury

Jul 11th 2025, 6:00 AM 2,663 Views 2 Comments

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

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

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

Jul 11th 2025, 5:04 AM 4,975 Views 6 Comments

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

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

Jul 10th 2025, 5:35 PM 4,911 Views 37 Comments

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

Last chance saloon for the Lions against a punchy AUNZ side

Jul 10th 2025, 2:00 PM 2,575 Views 2 Comments

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 9,908 Views 70 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 3,924 Views 23 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 5,129 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 5,834 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 3,166 Views 8 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 1,516 Views 1 Comment

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 7,881 Views 30 Comments

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

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

Jul 9th 2025, 8:00 PM 4,883 Views 6 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 3,498 Views 4 Comments

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

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

Jul 9th 2025, 2:30 PM 4,081 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 2,264 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 5,228 Views 34 Comments

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

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

As it happened: 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 2,381 Views 17 Comments

'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 6,972 Views 10 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 4,482 Views 40 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 4,751 Views 8 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 4,149 Views 27 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 54,689 Views 10 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 4,385 Views 9 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 3,657 Views 24 Comments

Lions name team for Test rehearsal, Wallabies beat Fiji, and Baird stands out for Ireland