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Rugby - Last month August 2025

Debates about the Lions' relevance are laughable - they are a commercial juggernaut in a relatively cash-poor sport
# Column
From The 42
# Column

Debates about the Lions' relevance are laughable - they are a commercial juggernaut in a relatively cash-poor sport

Aug 7th 2025, 7:00 AM 245 Views 0 Comments

The 2025 tour of Australia only went to underline the remarkable resilience of the Lions’ concept.

Irish scrum-half Niall Armstrong swaps Exeter Chiefs for URC's Dragons
# Small Step For Man
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# Small Step For Man

Irish scrum-half Niall Armstrong swaps Exeter Chiefs for URC's Dragons

Aug 6th 2025, 5:31 PM 951 Views 0 Comments

Rugby Australia set to relax 'redundant' limit on foreign-based players selection
# Policy
From The 42
# Policy

Rugby Australia set to relax 'redundant' limit on foreign-based players selection

Aug 6th 2025, 9:03 AM 2,055 Views 13 Comments

Lions tour reflections, and what Andy Farrell will take back to Ireland
# Podcast
From The 42
# Podcast

Lions tour reflections, and what Andy Farrell will take back to Ireland

Aug 5th 2025, 11:36 AM 106 Views 0 Comments

Australian World Cup captain retires from rugby after Lions tour
# Wallabye
From The 42
# Wallabye

Australian World Cup captain retires from rugby after Lions tour

Aug 5th 2025, 9:50 AM 2,378 Views 0 Comments

'I lived out in the sticks in Athenry. Two donkeys outside, free potatoes'
# West To East
From The 42
# West To East

'I lived out in the sticks in Athenry. Two donkeys outside, free potatoes'

Aug 4th 2025, 7:30 PM 277 Views 1 Comment

Ex-Connacht back row Ciaran Booth is now playing in Sydney.

Dan Sheehan handed four-game ban for Leinster by disciplinary committee
# Ruck Sake
From The 42
# Ruck Sake

Dan Sheehan handed four-game ban for Leinster by disciplinary committee

Aug 4th 2025, 1:50 PM 2,503 Views 12 Comments

Who were the Lions players Andy Farrell leaned on most?
# Minutes Played
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# Minutes Played

Who were the Lions players Andy Farrell leaned on most?

Aug 4th 2025, 11:21 AM 1,699 Views 0 Comments

Tadhg Beirne took on his usual heavy workload during this Lions tour.

'My wife had the baby in the car on the way to the hospital'
# Newborn
From The 42
# Newborn

'My wife had the baby in the car on the way to the hospital'

Aug 3rd 2025, 8:00 PM 1,439 Views 2 Comments

Farrell's Lions won in a tour that showed interest is as big as ever
# Beast
From The 42
# Beast

Farrell's Lions won in a tour that showed interest is as big as ever

Aug 3rd 2025, 4:05 PM 126 Views 0 Comments

The Wallabies earned respect in a series that featured a seismic second Test.

Lions chief executive says Andy Farrell in ‘strong position’ to return as coach
# TWO TIME LION
From The 42
# TWO TIME LION

Lions chief executive says Andy Farrell in ‘strong position’ to return as coach

Aug 3rd 2025, 12:59 PM 1,133 Views 10 Comments

Farrell's Ireland set to visit Australia and New Zealand next year
# Down Under
From The 42
# Down Under

Farrell's Ireland set to visit Australia and New Zealand next year

Aug 3rd 2025, 9:00 AM 2,614 Views 10 Comments

Wily Schmidt has kept the Wallabies on an upward trajectory
# Lightning Strike
From The 42
# Lightning Strike

Wily Schmidt has kept the Wallabies on an upward trajectory

Aug 3rd 2025, 5:30 AM 728 Views 2 Comments

The former Ireland boss will step aside in mid-2026 when Les Kiss takes over.

Lions hooker Sheehan cited for incident that forced Lynagh off
# Sanction
From The 42
# Sanction

Lions hooker Sheehan cited for incident that forced Lynagh off

Aug 3rd 2025, 2:14 AM 3,127 Views 11 Comments

'It might take one or two beers but the lads will be unbelievably proud'
# Big Faz
From The 42
# Big Faz

'It might take one or two beers but the lads will be unbelievably proud'

Aug 2nd 2025, 4:48 PM 1,761 Views 2 Comments

Ireland secure 5-try victory over Scotland
# Winning
From The 42
# Winning

Ireland secure 5-try victory over Scotland

Aug 2nd 2025, 4:43 PM 56 Views 0 Comments

Tadhg Beirne was the brilliant player of the series for the Lions
# Top Dog
From The 42
# Top Dog

Tadhg Beirne was the brilliant player of the series for the Lions

Aug 2nd 2025, 4:17 PM 2,233 Views 4 Comments

The 33-year-old proved all the doubters wrong as he excelled for Andy Farrell’s side.

Lions' series win will leave Schmidt and Wallabies to ruminate over 'what ifs'
# Margins
From The 42
# Margins

Lions' series win will leave Schmidt and Wallabies to ruminate over 'what ifs'

Aug 2nd 2025, 3:48 PM 1,093 Views 7 Comments

REACTION POD: Wallabies deny tourists historic whitewash
Schmidt's Wallabies restore pride by denying Lions a clean sweep
# Electric
From The 42
# Electric

Schmidt's Wallabies restore pride by denying Lions a clean sweep

Aug 2nd 2025, 1:47 PM 512 Views 11 Comments

There was a 38-minute delay early in the second half of a madcap final Test.

LIVE: Australia v British & Irish Lions, third test From The 42
Live Aug 2nd 2025, 10:14 AM

LIVE: Australia v British & Irish Lions, third test

'Women’s rugby is on the up and to be part of that story is really special'
# Amee Leigh Costigan
From The 42
# Amee Leigh Costigan

'Women’s rugby is on the up and to be part of that story is really special'

Aug 2nd 2025, 6:00 AM 142 Views 0 Comments

An All-Ireland-winning father and the West Cork daughter bound for the Rugby World Cup
# Interview
From The 42
# Interview

An All-Ireland-winning father and the West Cork daughter bound for the Rugby World Cup

Aug 2nd 2025, 6:00 AM 363 Views 0 Comments

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, The42 meets Ireland international Enya Breen and her father Ian.

Farrell's Lions out to finish with a bang against Schmidt's Wallabies
# Third Test
From The 42
# Third Test

Farrell's Lions out to finish with a bang against Schmidt's Wallabies

Aug 2nd 2025, 3:03 AM 92 Views 1 Comment

'I probably won't play for the Lions again. I want this to be a good memory'
# Lions Legend
From The 42
# Lions Legend

'I probably won't play for the Lions again. I want this to be a good memory'

Aug 1st 2025, 6:00 PM 189 Views 0 Comments

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
# SQOTW
From The 42
# SQOTW

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Aug 1st 2025, 5:00 PM 253 Views 0 Comments

What do you think of Connacht's new home jersey for the 2025/2026 season?
# New Kit
From The 42
# New Kit

What do you think of Connacht's new home jersey for the 2025/2026 season?

Aug 1st 2025, 10:03 AM 2,026 Views 5 Comments

Even the incessant rain couldn't spoil a fun week in Sydney
# On Tour
From The 42
# On Tour

Even the incessant rain couldn't spoil a fun week in Sydney

Aug 1st 2025, 8:50 AM 846 Views 0 Comments

'Connacht helped South Africa to win the World Cup'
# Hall Of Famer
From The 42
# Hall Of Famer

'Connacht helped South Africa to win the World Cup'

Aug 1st 2025, 6:30 AM 600 Views 2 Comments

Brisbane man Andrew Farley had six happy years with Connacht.

Wallabies forced into change against Lions as Porecki withdraws
# Reshuffle
From The 42
# Reshuffle

Wallabies forced into change against Lions as Porecki withdraws

Aug 1st 2025, 2:39 AM 159 Views 0 Comments

Rugby - July July 2025

'Josh has epitomised what it takes to be a Lion' - Farrell
# Unlucky
From The 42
# Unlucky

'Josh has epitomised what it takes to be a Lion' - Farrell

Jul 31st 2025, 4:12 PM 3,018 Views 16 Comments

Ryan's venom gets him the nod for first Lions Test start
# Physical
From The 42
# Physical

Ryan's venom gets him the nod for first Lions Test start

Jul 31st 2025, 3:23 PM 786 Views 2 Comments

The 29-year-old brings a physical edge that Andy Farrell likes.

Leinster and Munster set to lock horns in October URC match at Croke Park
# Croker Bound
From The 42
# Croker Bound

Leinster and Munster set to lock horns in October URC match at Croke Park

Jul 31st 2025, 2:31 PM 2,324 Views 8 Comments

Murray's sing-song in Sydney and Furlong's incredible Lions record
'It's amazing' - Furlong to start ninth consecutive Lions Test
# The Jukebox
From The 42
# The Jukebox

'It's amazing' - Furlong to start ninth consecutive Lions Test

Jul 31st 2025, 10:10 AM 992 Views 4 Comments

Monaghan returns as Ireland name team for opening World Cup warm-up clash
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Monaghan returns as Ireland name team for opening World Cup warm-up clash

Jul 31st 2025, 10:03 AM 850 Views 2 Comments

'Just over 54Gs of direct force went through his neck' - Schmidt
# Newton’s Third Law
From The 42
# Newton’s Third Law

'Just over 54Gs of direct force went through his neck' - Schmidt

Jul 31st 2025, 7:28 AM 6,989 Views 46 Comments

Moloney-MacDonald: 'We want to leave a legacy from this World Cup'
# Aiming High
From The 42
# Aiming High

Moloney-MacDonald: 'We want to leave a legacy from this World Cup'

Jul 31st 2025, 6:45 AM 22 Views 0 Comments

Ryan and Kinghorn start as Farrell's Lions go with 6/2 bench
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

Ryan and Kinghorn start as Farrell's Lions go with 6/2 bench

Jul 31st 2025, 6:30 AM 6,065 Views 64 Comments

Schmidt's Wallabies make four changes for final Lions Test
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Schmidt's Wallabies make four changes for final Lions Test

Jul 31st 2025, 5:30 AM 3,005 Views 4 Comments