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This month
May 2025
Combinations
Battle for Lions 10 shirt will be fun as Irish options overlooked
The make-up of the back five of the pack will be intriguing, with scope for 6/2 benches in Australia.
Murray Kinsella
9 May
2.1k
32
Lions Lions Lions
An excruciating, exciting day in London takes Lions fever up a notch
The build-up was interminable but there were reminders of the pride and fun involved in Lions tours.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
8 May
2.7k
29
Here's Johnny
'Why wouldn’t you take that?' - Lions hope Sexton can have big impact
8 May
4.1k
10
Sidelined
Doris is 'devastated' to miss out on Lions tour, says Farrell
8 May
8.4k
36
touring party
15 Irish players included in squad for British and Irish Lions tour of Australia
The 42
Reports from London
8 May
26.6k
45
touring party
15 Irish players included in Farrell's 38-man Lions squad
Maro Itoje will captain the tourists after Caelan Doris was cruelly ruled out with injury.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
8 May
17.0k
140
Test Caps
Furlong, Itoje, and the other possible multi-tour Lions
Alun Wyn Jones’ record of 12 Test caps over four tours is remarkable.
7 May
4.1k
22
Selection
Lions series success has become rare. Farrell is determined to change that
1 May
2.0k
15
Last month
April 2025
Down Under
How are Schmidt's Wallabies shaping up to face Farrell's Lions?
There have been some promising signs from key players in Super Rugby Pacific.
Murray Kinsella
27 Apr
2.8k
7
familiar face
Farrell opens himself to criticism by bringing Sexton on Lions tour
The ex-Ireland out-half is still fresh into coaching and has only been doing it part-time.
Murray Kinsella
17 Apr
5.5k
43
hear me roar
Johnny Sexton to join Lions’ coaching staff this summer and Ireland’s full-time next season
The 42
17 Apr
7.7k
41
tourist
Sexton joins Farrell's Lions staff and will go full-time with Ireland
17 Apr
7.6k
100
Read all about it
Andy Farrell to release autobiography in October
3 Apr
3.9k
24
This year
2025
British and Irish Lions
Farrell loads Lions coaching team with familiar faces
The 42
27 Mar
7.5k
15
Tried and trusted
Farrell loads Lions coaching team with familiar faces
26 Mar
3.3k
10
Longlist
Andy Farrell draws up initial 75-player list for Lions tour of Australia
26 Mar
7.4k
24
Tourists
Farrell's Lions party still likely to have strong Irish influence
17 Mar
5.3k
46
Candidates
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials on Six Nations opening weekend
6 Feb
1.6k
0
Candidates
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations
2 Feb
10.3k
46
good man
Goodman steps into Farrell's shoes with Ireland's attack
29 Jan
2.4k
0
Familiar faces
Farrell appoints Nucifora, Walters and Hammond to Lions staff
28 Jan
5.7k
15
Last year
2024
depth chart
McCarthy a big gainer while Ireland give Prendergast exposure at 10
There were four debuts for Andy Farrell’s side during the November window.
Murray Kinsella
2 Dec 2024
3.3k
4
Number 10
'When you guys feel like Jack has been dropped, he’s not' - Farrell
2 Dec 2024
8.0k
3
Review
'The big picture of the game is that I'm really proud' - Farrell
30 Nov 2024
4.3k
32
Legend
Ollie Campbell presents jerseys to record-breaking Healy and Ireland
29 Nov 2024
4.7k
12
Team news
Andy Farrell keeps faith in Prendergast as he names Ireland team for Australia test
The 42
28 Nov 2024
8.7k
Selection
'Sam deserves it... Jack has played very well for us for a good while'
28 Nov 2024
7.0k
68
Team news
Andy Farrell keeps faith in Prendergast as he names Ireland team for Australia test
28 Nov 2024
10.8k
116
Skipper
'Our best of the three' - Doris pleased with Ireland's eight-try win
24 Nov 2024
2.9k
30
Happy Days
'The best is yet to come' - Farrell pleased with Ireland's young guns
23 Nov 2024
5.0k
22
Consultancy
What is Johnny Sexton's role with Ireland and will he stay on next year?
The legendary former out-half has kept a low profile since returning part-time.
Murray Kinsella
22 Nov 2024
3.5k
12
Flying Fijians
'It’s great' - Farrell welcomes Fijian comments about 'vulnerable' Ireland
22 Nov 2024
3.0k
1
hotshot
From fifth in Leinster's depth chart to starting for Ireland - McCarthy's rise
The 21-year-old hooker will make his debut against Fiji on Saturday.
Murray Kinsella
21 Nov 2024
4.1k
14
first caps
'Loads and loads of potential' - Izuchukwu and McCarthy get Ireland debuts
21 Nov 2024
5.9k
34
dangerous ground
Ireland's tale of two halves leaves Farrell with food for thought
18 Nov 2024
2.5k
7
new caps
'It's not about one cap... It's how hungry you are to kick on now'
18 Nov 2024
2.1k
19
Selection
'Fiji are unbelievably dangerous' - Farrell considers Ireland changes
17 Nov 2024
5.3k
44
Nervy
'We're still trying to find our feet. Hopefully, we'll build through this month'
15 Nov 2024
5.0k
32
Tourists
Prospect of Lions trip to Oz under Farrell is looming for Irish players
15 Nov 2024
2.3k
3
depth chart
Chance to build Irish tighthead depth welcome with Clarkson set for debut
14 Nov 2024
3.0k
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