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Rugby News / BBC Sport / June 23

'Fearless and brutal' - top 10 Lions icons ranked

In a new podcast series on BBC Sounds, former Lions Matt Dawson and Jamie Roberts join the BBC's rugby union correspondent Chris Jones to rank a number of Lions tour topics.

Rugby News / The42 / June 23

Sampdoria survive as Serie C relegation playoff abandoned due to crowd trouble

Sunday’s second leg was called off after 65 minutes as angry home fans launched flares, firecrackers and seats onto the pitch.

Real Madrid News / The42 / June 23

Man City hit six to reach Club World Cup last 16, Real Madrid win with 10 men

The match between City and Al Ain in Atlanta was dubbed the ‘Abu derby’.

Rugby News / The42 / June 23

Minjee Lee wins Women's PGA Championship as Leona Maguire finishes inside top 20

Leona Maguire ground to a final round of six-over to finish in a share of 19th place.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The42 / June 23

Oklahoma City Thunder crowned NBA Champions with clinical Game 7 win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to the title with 29 points and a career playoff high 12 assists.

Heartbreak for Fleetwood as Bradley snatches dramatic win at the Travelers

Tommy Fleetwood saw his first PGA Tour win slip through his fingers on the 72nd hole.

Rugby News / The42 / June 23

'Leaving Man United, finding a new club… There’s a lot going on for her'

Ireland boss Carla Ward explains Aoife Mannion’s absence from the squad to face USA.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 23

'Speechless': All Black debutants react to dream call-up

Those five uncapped players are Du'Plessis Kirifi, Fabian Holland, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Brodie McAlister and Ollie Norris, who have been trusted in Robertson's initial 33-man squad with two additional injury cover replacements.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 23

Winners and losers of the first All Blacks squad of the year

Scott Robertson's first All Blacks squad of the year showed form is valuable with five uncapped players named in the July squad.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 22

The All Blacks coaches react and explain the first squad of 2025

Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan sat down with Sky Sport's Laura McGoldrick post the squad announcement, with Robertson saying that the first squad always comes with a challenge.

Rugby News / ESPN / June 22

All Blacks reward Super form in new-look squad

Timoci Tavatavanawai and Du'Plessis Kirifi have been rewarded for their outstanding Super Rugby Pacific form with selection in Scott Robertson's first All Blacks of 2025.

Rugby News / ESPN / June 22

How two rugby truths played out in Dublin and Christchurch

Two rugby truths were confirmed over the weekend in two thrilling but contrasting four-point victories on either side of the world.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 22

Scott Robertson names his 35-man All Blacks squad for France series

NZR Chair David Kirk announced the All Blacks squad at Coastal Rugby Club in Taranaki, the home club of the Barrett family. The team features five uncapped players, and the squad will be captained again by Scott Barrett.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 22

Wallabies boosted by return of 20-year-old sensation ahead of Lions tour

After fearing the worst, Wallabies sensation Max Jorgensen has declared himself "100 per cent" ready to tackle the touring British and Irish Lions.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 22

Ex-All Blacks weigh in on how Razor will set up his team in 2025

"The game plan that we had last year wasn't up to speed, It was good enough, and it won us some good Test matches,  but when the litmus test was there, it let us down, Ireland was a very good victory, but two losses to South Africa, we were lucky to get a win against England," Marshall said.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / June 22

Lions will keep 'chests up and crack on' - Curry

Tom Curry says the British and Irish Lions must be prepared to have "tough conversations" in the wake of Friday's defeat by Argentina in Dublin.

Juventus FC News / The42 / June 22

Young Turkish international stars in Juventus win

Kenan Yildiz scored two goals and had a hand amid the victory over Wydad Casablanca.

Rugby News / The42 / June 22

Kildare and Limerick progress in Tailteann Cup semi finals

The only two unbeaten teams left will place their perfect records on the line when they meet on 12 July.

Rugby News / The42 / June 22

From chasing new signings to calling it quits - Damien Duff resigns at end of dramatic week

Dubliner’s dedication was intense until the spark went out on his transformative period at Tolka Park and in League of Ireland.

Rugby News / The42 / June 22

Galway edge Down as Donegal overcome Louth

Shane Walsh impressed with an individual tally of 1-7.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 22

The excuse the Lions have nipped in bud 'straight away' after loss

Tom Curry has warned his British and Irish team-mates they can not afford to waste a moment in their search for respect as they target an immediate response to their defeat by Argentina.

Rugby News / ESPN / June 22

British and Irish Lions: 'Tough conversations' needed after Argentina loss - Tom Curry

Tom Curry says the British & Irish Lions players need to take personal responsibility after their 28-24 defeat to Argentina.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / June 22

Hull FC into top six with win at struggling Salford

Hull FC move back into Super League's play-off spots with a 38-6 victory at bottom side Salford Red Devils.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / June 22

Wigan return to top as York and Leeds also win

Wigan Warriors thrash Leigh Leopards 60-6 to return to the top of Women's Super League, while there are wins for York and Leeds.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / June 22

England winger Feyi-Waboso banned for two games

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is banned for two games after being sent off against a France XV on Saturday.

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