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‘No wrinkles’: Maro Itoje raring to go for Lions after 2136-minute season

Finn Morton — 2025-06-30 05:25:57

British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje joked about having “no wrinkles” after being asked about his workload during the 2024/25 season.

Lions wary of Reds' brains trust as 'big step up' awaits in Brisbane

AAP — 2025-06-30 05:24:07

Andy Farrell is playing all of his injury-hit British and Irish Lions cards in expectation of a sterner test in their second tour hit-out in Brisbane.

Lions tour Aussie takes: Furlong humbled in Perth, Wallabies' O'Keefe advantage

John Ferguson — 2025-06-30 04:22:18

The British and Irish Lions series for 2025 finally began in Perth on Saturday with the visitors thrashing the hosting team, the Western Force.

Five players who stood out in the Maori All Blacks win over Japan XV

Adam Julian — 2025-06-30 04:04:28

The Maori All Blacks opened their short international season with a 53-20 hiding of a Japan XV at Prince Chichibu Stadium in Tokyo.

Former All Black set to debut for Queensland Reds in clash with Lions

Finn Morton — 2025-06-30 03:18:32

Former All Blacks prop Aidan Ross will debut for the Queensland Reds on Wednesday evening when they take on the British & Irish Lions.

Former All Blacks name their starting XV's for first Test against France

Henry Lee — 2025-06-30 01:34:58

On Thursday, All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson will name his first 23-man matchday squad for a Test match in 2025, to play against France at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Taniela Tupou pulled from Wallabies camp for early shot at Lions

AAP — 2025-06-30 01:34:35

Taniela Tupou won't face Fiji after being pulled from the Wallabies camp for an early test against the British & Irish Lions.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson reveals who the fastest player in New Zealand is

Ben Smith — 2025-06-30 01:27:53

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has revealed who the fastest player in New Zealand is, and it's not one of his current squad members.

George Bower joins All Blacks squad as star prop requires surgery

Henry Lee — 2025-06-30 01:25:25

The All Blacks have today announced that Crusaders prop and 22-Test All Black George Bower will join the squad for the Lipovitan-D series against France, which starts this weekend in Dunedin at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Lions issue squad update after Tomos Williams injury

Ned Lester — 2025-06-30 01:15:31

Tomos Williams will play no further part in the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour, with examinations revealing the damning extent of the Welshman's hamstring injury.

Three debutants named in British & Irish Lions side to tackle Reds

Finn Morton — 2025-06-30 01:03:26

Tour captain Maro Itoje will lead a revamped British & Irish Lions outfit against the Queensland Reds on Wednesday.

Black Ferns name July series squad for Australia Test

Henry Lee — 2025-06-29 23:31:45

Experienced Black Ferns backs Renee Holmes and Kelly Brazier have re-joined the squad, and Alana Bremner will be stepping in as co-captain alongside Ruahei Demant for the matches.

'It's disrespectful': Former All Blacks shocked by France's travelling squad

Henry Lee — 2025-06-29 22:10:50

"To be honest, I'm really disappointed, look the way the side that the French have bought is clearly underpowered, the average age of 25 the average number of caps is 9.3," Marshall told The Breakdown on Sky Sports.

Robertson on whether the All Blacks are ready for 'rugby storm' from Springboks

Ben Smith — 2025-06-29 21:35:32

Scott Robertson was asked if the All Blacks are ready for the "rugby storm" coming from the "fearsome and organised" Springboks later in the year.

New Zealand U20's open campaign with tight victory over Italy

Henry Lee — 2025-06-29 20:49:09

It wasn't pretty, but the New Zealand U20's have continued their streak of never losing an opening game at the U20 World Championship, this time beating the host country, Italy, 14-8 on Monday morning.

Ireland U20 endure struggle-session to edge Georgia

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-29 18:46:02

Ireland U20s began their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with a disjointed 35-28 win over Georgia in Calvisano, surviving a physical onslaught and late scare from the Junior Lelos.

'I’ve probably got on with him way better than I thought I would'

PA — 2025-06-29 17:20:42

The Irishman has struck up a bond with his fellow forward on the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia.

Tuipulotu gives verdict on Ringrose but singles out another 'world-class' Lion

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-29 17:00:38

British & Irish Lions centre Sione Tuipulotu has praised Garry Ringrose but highlighted the impact of another more familiar teammate following the Lions' emphatic 54–7 win over the Western Force in Perth.

Junior Springboks hand Australia U20 reality check in Calvisano

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-29 15:56:55

Australia U20 were handed a sobering 73–17 defeat by a rampant South Africa U20 in their opening fixture of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Calvisano on Sunday.

14-man England breeze past Scotland in World Rugby U20 opener

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-29 15:46:16

England U20 opened their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign in emphatic fashion with a 56–19 bonus-point win over Scotland U20 in a scorhingly hot Verona.

Springbok lock to fly back to Ireland after withdrawl from squad

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-29 13:18:04

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of South Africa’s July Test window after sustaining an injury during Saturday’s 54–7 win over the Barbarians in Cape Town.

The Rassie Erasmus player plan that will have radical affect on Bok selection

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-29 11:04:53

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has outlined his ambitious rotation strategy ahead of the July Test window, revealing that as many as 50 players are expected to feature across the opening four matches of the international season.

Mark Mapletoft's main difference between men's and U20s will delight many

Josh Raisey — 2025-06-29 10:46:00

Rugby fans are set for a veritable feast of Test rugby over the next month or so, with a spread of international matches most weekends.

'I would give up my left testicle': Tom Robertson

AAP — 2025-06-29 09:51:33

So just how desperate is prop Tom Robertson to play for the Wallabies again? "I would give up my left testicle," the Western Force veteran says without hesitation

Next Wales coach could axe players based off Japan tour - Dewi Lake

PA — 2025-06-29 09:28:27

Wales captain Dewi Lake says players who do not perform in Japan are at risk of being shelved by the next coaching team.

Fissler Confidential: Conor Murray's 'come and get me' message

Neil Fissler — 2025-06-29 08:56:01

Former Ireland and Lions scrum-half Conor Murray says his body is in good shape and he is keen to postpone his retirement for another year...

Finn Russell played like an NFL quarterback and got away with it

Ben Smith — 2025-06-29 05:01:21

Finn Russell famously called himself the Messi of rugby on Netflix's Six Nations documentary, but on Saturday night he looked like he was in Pittsburgh rather than Perth.

'It's working': Scott Robertson on killing the narrative around All Black 'resting'

Ben Smith — 2025-06-29 04:30:45

A number of high profile All Blacks played every game of Super Rugby Pacific this season. This marks a significant deviation from previous All Blacks resting policies.

New England Free Jacks beat SaberCats to clinch historic three-peat

Finn Morton — 2025-06-29 04:05:02

The Major League Rugby shield is staying in New England, with the Free Jacks securing a three-peat of titles by defeating the Houston SaberCats.

'Four good 10s': Robertson weighs in on All Blacks first fives and Mo'unga situation

Ben Smith — 2025-06-29 02:45:24

Robertson claimed the All Blacks already have "four good 10s" and confirmed that he considered Hurricanes playmaker Ruben Love as an option.

Four All Blacks whose international careers are at a crossroads

Ben Smith — 2025-06-29 00:33:18

Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad to face France in a week's time featured five uncapped players, with another two uncapped players coming in as cover.

Toulouse need extra-time to beat Bordeaux to Top 14 title

Francisco Isaac — 2025-06-28 22:16:30

Stade Toulousain and Union Bordeaux-Bègles met once again in the Top 14 final, a rematch of last year’s one-sided affair won comfortably by the former.

South Africa match Lions' scoreline in one-sided romp over Barbarians

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-28 18:02:03

South Africa launched their 2025 campaign in emphatic style with a commanding 54–7 victory over the Barbarians at a rain-soaked DHL Stadium in Cape Town — their largest-ever winning margin over the invitational side.

Springboks player ratings vs Barbarians | Qatar Airways Cup

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-28 17:35:24

Springboks player ratings: It was largely one-way traffic in Cape Town as the Springboks steamrolled the Barbarians in a commanding 54-7 display that blended brute forward power with sharp finishing out wide.

How the Aussies have reacted to first exposure to Henry Pollock

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-28 16:16:21

It didn’t take long for Henry Pollock to stir the locals. The 20-year-old No.8, making his starting debut for the British & Irish Lions in Perth.

RFU appoint replacement for interim chair Bill Beaumont

PA — 2025-06-28 15:33:46

Sir James Wates CBE has been appointed chair of the Rugby Football Union board.

Andy Farrell's stand out moment in Lions win wasn't a try

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-28 14:17:36

Andy Farrell was full of praise for his side’s improved composure and patience as the British & Irish Lions rebounded from their opening tour defeat with a commanding 54–7 win over the Western Force in Perth.

Andy Farrell gives tentative update on Lions scrumhalf Tomos Williams

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-28 12:44:13

The British & Irish Lions are sweating on the fitness of Tomos Williams after the scrum-half limped off at the start of the second half of their clash against the Western Force in Perth.

Stadium PA takes multiple digs at the British & Irish Lions in Perth

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-28 12:36:56

The British & Irish Lions may have secured a 54–7 win over the Western Force in Perth, but not before being on the receiving end of some tongue-in-cheek digs from the Optus Stadium announcer.

Western Force vs Lions takes: Lions lack bite up front, Pollock muscles up

Ned Lester — 2025-06-28 12:33:27

Optus Stadium played host to the opening game of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, and it was a tone-setter from the visitors in Perth.

Worrying injury mars resounding British & Irish Lions win over Force

PA — 2025-06-28 12:12:00

Williams was among the Lions’ star performers at Optus Stadium but his match was over when he injured his left hamstring in the 47th minute.

Western Force player ratings vs British & Irish Lions | 2025 Lions series

Finn Morton — 2025-06-28 11:47:14

The British & Irish Lions have started their tour of Australia with a confidence-building 54-7 win over the Western Force.

British & Irish Lions player ratings vs Western Force | 2025 Lions series

Josh Raisey — 2025-06-28 11:46:31

British and Irish player ratings: Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions bounced back from their loss to Argentina last week, defeating the Western Force 54-7 in Perth to register their first win of 2025.

Henry Pollock gets into it with Western Force players in post-try scuffle

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-28 10:59:35

British & Irish Lions flanker Henry Pollock sparked a heated reaction from Western Force players after a third Lions try at Optus Stadium, as tensions flared during a physical first half in Perth.

Back in NZ, Jordie Barrett breaks silence on Champions Cup benching

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-28 09:44:38

Jordie Barrett has spoken publicly for the first time about his high-profile benching in Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final loss to Northampton Saints, describing the decision as “always part of the conversation” now that he is back with the All Blacks in New Zealand.

Teenager stakes Wallaroos claim as Australia A win big against Samoa

Finn Morton — 2025-06-28 06:15:38

Manu’a Moleka staked a genuine claim for a Wallaroos debut, starring alongside Piper Duck and Arabella McKenzie for Australia A against Samoa.

The three key areas the Western Force must nail to tame the Lions

John Ferguson — 2025-06-28 00:45:59

The British and Irish Lions have landed on our shores, and all of a sudden, rugby’s most historic series is mere hours from getting underway.

The players set to light up the World Rugby U20 Championship

Owain Jones — 2025-06-27 17:55:14

Some of the world's best young players will converge on Northern Italy seeking to lift the U20 World Championship trophy

Boks explain Siya Kolisi situaton and why they went for new captain

Ian Cameron — 2025-06-27 15:40:57

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has shed light on Siya Kolisi’s withdrawal from Saturday’s clash against the Barbarians, saying it was a precautionary move as the captain continues to manage a stiff neck.

Gonzalo Quesada’s Italy blow Namibia away in Windhoek

Francisco Isaac — 2025-06-27 15:30:26

Gonzalo Quesada’s Italy opened their summer tour to Africa in emphatic fashion, cruising to a 73–6 win over Namibia at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium.