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This month
May 2025
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.
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.
'Why wouldn’t you take that?' - Lions hope Sexton can have big impact
Doris is 'devastated' to miss out on Lions tour, says Farrell
15 Irish players included in squad for British and Irish Lions tour of Australia
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.
Furlong, Itoje, and the other possible multi-tour Lions
Alun Wyn Jones’ record of 12 Test caps over four tours is remarkable.
Lions series success has become rare. Farrell is determined to change that
Last month
April 2025
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.
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.
Johnny Sexton to join Lions’ coaching staff this summer and Ireland’s full-time next season
Sexton joins Farrell's Lions staff and will go full-time with Ireland
Andy Farrell to release autobiography in October
This year
2025
Farrell loads Lions coaching team with familiar faces
Farrell loads Lions coaching team with familiar faces
Andy Farrell draws up initial 75-player list for Lions tour of Australia
Farrell's Lions party still likely to have strong Irish influence
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials on Six Nations opening weekend
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations
Goodman steps into Farrell's shoes with Ireland's attack
Farrell appoints Nucifora, Walters and Hammond to Lions staff
Last year
2024
McCarthy a big gainer while Ireland give Prendergast exposure at 10
There were four debuts for Andy Farrell’s side during the November window.
'When you guys feel like Jack has been dropped, he’s not' - Farrell
'The big picture of the game is that I'm really proud' - Farrell
Ollie Campbell presents jerseys to record-breaking Healy and Ireland
Andy Farrell keeps faith in Prendergast as he names Ireland team for Australia test
'Sam deserves it... Jack has played very well for us for a good while'
Andy Farrell keeps faith in Prendergast as he names Ireland team for Australia test
'Our best of the three' - Doris pleased with Ireland's eight-try win
'The best is yet to come' - Farrell pleased with Ireland's young guns
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.
'It’s great' - Farrell welcomes Fijian comments about 'vulnerable' Ireland
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.
'Loads and loads of potential' - Izuchukwu and McCarthy get Ireland debuts
Ireland's tale of two halves leaves Farrell with food for thought
'It's not about one cap... It's how hungry you are to kick on now'
'Fiji are unbelievably dangerous' - Farrell considers Ireland changes
'We're still trying to find our feet. Hopefully, we'll build through this month'
Prospect of Lions trip to Oz under Farrell is looming for Irish players
Chance to build Irish tighthead depth welcome with Clarkson set for debut