• Wales rugby team call in Craig Bellamy as one thing in speech to players hits home
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    Wales players were spoken to by Wales football boss Craig Bellamy before they left for the Far East
  • Brumbies v Lions preview, teams and how to follow
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    From Brumbies' form, to team news and how to follow the game on BBC Sport - here's all you need to know.
  • Time for Lions to ditch the 'tippy-tappy' and 'go through front door'
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    The British and Irish Lions need to ditch the tippy-tappy style and be ruthless 'hounds of hell' when they face the Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday.
  • Owen Farrell takes part in first Lions training session as Itoje backs him for England return
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from Sport: Rugby union | theguardian.com
    ‘A fit Owen Farrell makes any team better’ Last played international rugby at 2023 World Cup The British & Irish Lions captain, Maro Itoje, says he would love to see Owen Farrell return to the England side next season after a...
  • Lions skipper Maro Itoje makes 'crazy' remark as he reacts to Owen Farrell's call-up
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from Daily Express :: Rugby Union Feed
    Owen Farrell was a late call-up to the Lions squad and Maro Itoje has reacted to his inclusion.
  • Australia fly-half Noah Lolesio ruled out of Lions Test series after neck surgery
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from Sport: Rugby union | theguardian.com
    Loss of first-choice playmaker huge blow to home hopes Donaldson and Lynagh main candidates for spot Australia have suffered a significant setback with confirmation that their first-choice fly-half, Noah Lolesio, will miss the Lions...
  • The Breakdown | Beware the rectangle of doom: rugby union must heed lessons of Harry Potter drama
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from Sport: Rugby union | theguardian.com
    When a toenail in touch by a defending team means a try chalked off for the attackers, the rulebook is idiotic Sometimes big changes can be triggered by the smallest incidents, barely visible to the naked eye. In rugby union’s case the...
  • Welsh-qualified talent turned down Gatland's approach for one big reason
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    The England U20s star is one who got away from Wales
  • Australia dealt major Lions sucker punch as star ruled out of series
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from Daily Express :: Rugby Union Feed
    Joe Schmidt has been handed a major blow before the three-Test series against the Lions.
  • Rugby Union Weekly
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    What's the greatest try in Lions history? Matt Dawson & Jamie Roberts pick their top 10.
  • Wallabies first-choice fly-half Lolesio ruled out of Lions series
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    Australia's preparations to face the British and Irish Lions suffer a major setback after first-choice fly-half Noah Lolesio was ruled out of the series.
  • Wales sweating on Taulupe Faletau as star's absence in training explained
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    The No. 8 was Wales' best player in the first Test defeat to Japan last Saturday
  • Crushing moment Tomos Williams news is broken to devastated Lions players emerges
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    The Wales scrum-half saw his Lions tour end prematurely following a hamstring injury against the Western Force
  • Wales sweat on Faletau fitness for Japan sequel
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    Wales will give number eight Taulupe Faletau as much time as possible to prove his fitness for the second Test against Japan in Kobe on Saturday.
  • Para-canoeing took ex-Leicester forward from 'deep hole' after being paralysed
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    How former Leicester Tigers rugby player Taylor Gough "learned to live again" as a para-canoeist after a car crash left him paralysed.
  • Today's rugby news as ex-Wales coach finds new job with 'right fit' and Farrell's treatment of Lions star 'odd'
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    These are the rugby stories making morning headlines on Tuesday, July 8
  • Wales star released from squad after concerning incident as statement issued
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    Wales' Ben Carter will return home on Wednesday after his injury at the weekend
  • Gerry Thornley: The Lions must be wary of wily old fox Joe Schmidt. Something special is brewing
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from The Irish Times - Rugby
    Neither Australia not the Lions have looked particularly formidable so far, but something special could be brewing
  • ‘There are one million cars in Georgia. Insurance is optional’
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from The Irish Times - Rugby
    Driving in Tbilisi for last Saturday’s Test match between Ireland and Georgia, we happened upon two fender-benders en route
  • All Blacks: Scott Barrett’s injury opens door for Patrick Tuipulotu and Ardie Savea – Gregor Paul
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from nzherald.co.nz - Rugby
    OPINION: Patrick Tuipulotu will replace Barrett, offering experience and leadership.
  • Black Ferns v Wallaroos: Ruby Tui, Krystal Murray join Black Ferns as injury cover
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from nzherald.co.nz - Rugby
    The pair are now in the squad as injury cover ahead of the side's last pre-World Cup test.
  • UQ hammer Easts to keep Hospital Cup finals hopes alive
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from Rugby News
    By Adam Sheldon UQ pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2025 Hospital Cup season, beating premiership contender Easts 50–31 at home to... The post UQ hammer Easts to keep Hospital Cup finals hopes alive appeared first on Rugby News .
  • All Blacks v France: Les Bleus snub week-long stay in Hamilton before series finale, opt for Auckland
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from nzherald.co.nz - Rugby
    The French have opted to stay in Auckland, citing preferred facilities.
  • All Blacks v France second test Wellington: Line-ups, kickoff times, how to watch – all you need to know
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from nzherald.co.nz - Rugby
    All you need to know as Scott Robertson’s side take on France in Wellington.
  • All Blacks v France: Scott Barrett ruled out for remainder of series with calf injury
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from nzherald.co.nz - Rugby
    Scott Barrett left the field 57 minutes into the win over France in Dunedin.
  • All Blacks v France: Cam Roigard relishes long-awaited home test debut
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from nzherald.co.nz - Rugby
    The All Blacks' win over France was Cam Roigard's first test on home soil.
  • Ma’a Nonu extends Toulon deal, aged 43
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from nzherald.co.nz - Rugby
    The former All Black became the oldest player in Top 14 history last March.
  • Owen Doyle: For the good of the Lions tour, referees need to stop ignoring the rules of rugby
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from The Irish Times - Rugby
    Waratahs clash was the scene of more strange and troubling decisions
  • Anglo-Welsh league moves close if Wales cuts to two teams in new twist
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    Talks have been happening behind the scenes and it is thought two Welsh teams would be welcome to join England's best
  • Forshaw and Allen take on coaching roles at Tigers
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    Leicester Tigers appoint Wales defence coach Mike Forshaw as Geoff Parling's assistant coach alongside the returning Anthony Allen.
  • Tonight's rugby news as Andy Farrell reveals truth on Lions team rumour and Wales name two captains
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond
  • Brumbies return is a 'pinch-me moment' - Hansen
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    Wing Mack Hansen says he could not have imagined returning to the Brumbies as a British and Irish Lion "in my wildest dreams".
  • Williams and Callender named Wales co-captains
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    Flankers Alex Callender and Kate Williams will lead Wales for their two-Test series against Australia and the Rugby World Cup this year.
  • Lions coach Andy Farrell still tinkering with player combinations ahead of first Test
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from The Irish Times - Rugby
    British and Irish Lions' midfield partnership among intriguing decisions to be made for opening clash against the Wallabies
  • ‘It is very special’: Mack Hansen eager to represent the Lions in front of his hometown crowd
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from The Irish Times - Rugby
    Mack Hansen was playing with Wednesday’s opponents the Brumbies when he got the call from Connacht in 2021
  • Lions name strong side for Brumbies game but Farrell leaves ‘wriggle room’ for first Test
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from Sport: Rugby union | theguardian.com
    Pairing of Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson-Park reunited Coach warns: ‘Players can play themselves in … and out’ It is midwinter in Australia’s capital but things are hotting up in terms of British & Irish Lions’ Test selection. Andy...
  • Rugby Union Weekly
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    Chris, Gareth Rhys Owen and Tom English discuss Andy Farrell's team for the Brumbies.
  • Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Ireland’s game against Portugal
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from The Irish Times - Rugby
    Ireland winger will see specialist to see if he requires surgery on a shoulder injury picked up against Georgia
  • Lions star Tom Curry makes very honest admission after Australia tour struggles
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from Daily Express :: Rugby Union Feed
    Tom Curry has been named in the Lions starting XV to take on the Brumbies.
  • Slade's injury leaves England with rookie centres
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    Henry Slade is out of the tour of Argentina and the United States with a hand injury, leaving England with inexperienced midfield options.
  • Stockdale out of Portugal game with shoulder injury
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    Jacob Stockdale is ruled out of Ireland's match with Portugal after suffering a shoulder injury in Saturday's win in Georgia.
  • Five months on from Gatland, Wales flounder with no coach and little hope
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    It's hard to know where to go with Wales and Welsh rugby right now. These really are the darkest of times
  • World Rugby make rankings announcement as Wales catastrophe official amid changes
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    Welsh rugby has officially hit a new low as the new world rankings are published on Monday
  • First XV rugby: Rosmini’s Morley scores 30 points in victory over Massey
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from nzherald.co.nz - Rugby
    Braden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.
  • Lions v Brumbies: Andy Farrell names eight Irish players in starting line-up
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from The Irish Times - Rugby
    Garry Ringrose and Bundee Aki are centres, Jamison Gibson-Park at scrumhalf and James Lowe on the left wing
  • 'He was taller than me at 10' - meet the man who inspired Itoje
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    The remarkable story of Floyd Steadman, who inspired British and Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje to play rugby.
  • Wallabies met their match in Fiji as time comes to build rivalry into a main event | Jack Snape
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from Sport: Rugby union | theguardian.com
    Australia snatched victory from Fiji with a last-gasp try to Harry Wilson but the rugby international was more than just a ‘warm-up’ for the Lions Tell it to the three Fijian players, down on their haunches and inconsolable after giving...
  • Lions name team full of likely Test starters for final midweek match as Jac Morgan not involved
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    The Lions play the Brumbies in the final midweek match and have picked a strong team
  • Today's rugby news as shattered Wales team owe country and star fights back tears
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from walesonline - Rugby News
    The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world
  • Itoje to face Brumbies as Test team appears to form
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Rugby Union
    Maro Itoje returns to captain the British and Irish Lions against the Brumbies on Wednesday as Andy Farrell's Test team appears to take shape.
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