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Allan Alaalatoa has warned the Lions that the series might be dead, but don’t bank on the Wallabies caving in and allowing a first series whitewash in almost 60 years after their 29-26 defeat in Melbourne.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 26

Wallabies call in new coach just 12 hours after Lions series heartbreak

In a swift post-series pivot, the Wallabies have confirmed the appointment of Tom Donnelly to their coaching ranks just 12 hours after falling short against the British & Irish Lions.

Rugby News / The42 / July 26

Arsenal pay up to €73 million for sought-after Swedish international Gyokeres

It takes the Gunners’ close-season spending to the region of €229 million.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 26

'Gutted' Joe Schmidt makes feelings clear over match-deciding call

Joe Schmidt believes that Hugo Keenan’s last-gasp series-winning try should have been disallowed and that the Wallabies should be travelling to Sydney with it all to play for at Stadium Australia next Saturday.

Rugby News / The42 / July 26

Harrington holds Senior Open lead heading into final round after another 65

Meanwhile, Leona Maguire is in a tie for 18th after the third round of the Women’s Scottish Open.

Rugby News / The42 / July 26

Cork get the better of Waterford to keep All-Ireland three in-a-row bid on course

Cork advance to a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland final against Galway.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 26

Ray French - dual-code international and iconic voice of rugby league

Ray French will be remembered as an excellent rugby league player, an iconic commentator, but also a friendly, warm human being.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 26

'Morgan clearout was a penalty & goes against player safety push'

Australia coach Joe Schmidt says Jac Morgan should have been penalised for a clearout in the lead-up to the British and Irish Lions' match-winning try.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 26

Hull FC home issues resurface with Giants loss

Hull FC lose a sixth home game out of eight this season with a surprise 30-10 defeat by Huddersfield Giants.

Rugby News / The42 / July 26

Mallon goal helps Galway shake off Tipperary and return to All-Ireland camogie final

A second-half goal from Niamh Mallon helped steer Galway to victory.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 26

Rugby league legend French dies aged 85

Rugby league great Ray French, who commentated on the sport for the BBC over four decades, has died at the age of 85.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 26

Itoje will 'savour moment' but wants clean sweep

Captain Maro Itoje is targeting a 3-0 clean sweep of Test wins over Australia - but will first "savour the moment" of completing a series win.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 26

Maro Itoje: What was said as Lions fell 'far behind' on scoreboard

Lions skipper Maro Itoje has set his sights on claiming a clean sweep of Test wins over the Wallabies, but only after savouring them securing a series win with a 29-26 victory in Melbourne.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 26

We showed what it takes to be a Lion - Farrell

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell says his side "showed what it takes to be a Lion" as they beat Australia 29-26 in the second Test to seal a series victory.

Rugby News / The42 / July 26

Calandagan rules supreme for France in King George

Back-to-back wins in Ascot showpiece for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard.

Lando Norris claims pole for Belgian Grand Prix

Norris goes into Sunday’s Grand Prix nine points behind Oscar Piastri in the drivers’ standings.

Rugby News / The42 / July 26

Australian Groves wins penultimate Tour stage

Ben Healy remains ninth in the GC, while runaway overall race leader Tadej Pogacar maintained his advantage.

Rugby News / ESPN / July 26

British and Irish Lions player ratings after series-clinching win

The British & Irish Lions came back from an 18-point deficit to beat Australia 29-26 in front a mammoth crowd in Melbourne on Saturday.

Rugby News / ESPN / July 26

Lions snatch series win with magic MCG moment

That was an incredible game of Test match rugby, finished with a dagger blow to the hearts of Australian rugby by Irishman Hugo Keenan.

Rugby News / The42 / July 26

Wallabies' quality makes this all the sweeter for Farrell's Lions

The Lions celebrated with a singsong at the MCG in Melbourne.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 26

Many Springboks fans are saying same thing about the Lions

The British and Irish Lions have wrapped up their 2025 series against Australia with a game to spare, but not everyone is impressed, particularly in South Africa.

Rugby News / The42 / July 26

Kate Carey registers 2-3 as Cork triumph against Dublin

It was the Leesiders’ 13th ZuCar All-Ireland U18 ‘A’ Ladies Football Championship crown.

Rugby News / ESPN / July 26

'Doesn't support big player welfare push': Schmidt fumes over Morgan's clean-out

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt was adamant Lions replacement Jac Morgan's late clean-out, which was reviewed by the officials, was illegal and should have denied the British and Irish Lions their series-sealing try.

Rugby News / ESPN / July 26

British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell eyes 3-0 sweep with series won

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has said his side will quickly turn their focus to securing a series whitewash a beating Australia 29-26 in Melbourne on Saturday.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 26

'I thought it was a brilliant clear-out, honestly - didn’t you?'

Andy Farrell admits that he is "living the dream" after the Lions snatched a dramatic series win against Australia with a game to spare following a 29-26 victory in Melbourne.