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Rugby News / The42 / October 25

Ulster run out of gas but pick up bonus point as Lions hand them first defeat of season

Robert Baloucoune’s hat-trick contributed to Ulster’s BP, but the Lions overwhelmed their tired visitors in the final quarter.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / October 25

Ulster lose to Lions despite Baloucoune hat-trick

Rob Baloucoune's superb hat-trick is not enough to stop Ulster falling to a first defeat of the season as the Lions hit seven tries to win at Ellis Park.

Rugby News / The42 / October 25

Wallabies count injury cost after holding off second-half fightback by Eddie Jones' Japan

Locks Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Josh Canham both went off injured in Tokyo ahead of Australia’s European tour.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 25

'Jeez bro, when he is fresh, he is a different animal'

Scotland No.8 Jack Dempsey was lauded as a “different animal” and a “big-game player” after delivering a powerful player-of-the-match display in his first competitive game for seven months.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / October 25

Defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury's 'next act'

Defending PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury have a new head coach in Dan Murphy but remain just as focussed winning a fourth title.

Rugby News / The42 / October 25

Gold for Walshe as McSharry takes silver at World Aquatics World Cup

Meanwhile, Lottie Cullen set a new Irish senior record in the 100m Backstroke.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 25

Joe Schmidt's candid admission after Wallabies close call in Tokyo

Joe Schmidt is hailing the makeshift Wallabies' resilience after the coach's self-confessed "calculated risk" paid off with a nerve-shredding 19-15 victory in Tokyo.

Rugby News / The42 / October 25

Power fighting to stay inside cut-line as play suspended again in Utah

Power has three holes left when play resumes.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 25

Japan player ratings vs Australia | Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2025

Japan player ratings: The Brave Blossoms were gutsy but fell just short 19-15 in Tokyo, pushing an experimental Wallabies side all the way before running out of time.

Rugby News / The42 / October 25

World champion Lara Gillespie finishes sixth in omnium race at World Championships

Gillespie was back in action in Chile after winning a gold medal earlier this week.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 25

Wales' two underthreat URC regions issue statements amid bombshell WRU news

Wales’ two West-based regions have issued statements in the wake of the Welsh Rugby Union’s announcement that one of the country’s four professional sides will be cut under a new three-club model.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 25

Eddie Jones' Japan give Wallabies major scare in Tokyo

The Wallabies have survived a huge fright to kick off their spring tour with a hard-earned but critical 19-15 victory over Eddie Jones' lowly-ranked Japanese in Tokyo.

Rugby News / ESPN / October 25

Wallabies survive Japanese scare, avoid Eddie Jones ignominy

The cool head and kicking of Jake Gordon and some fine Carlo Tizzano play aside, there was little for Australia to crow about as they just held on for victory over Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / October 25

Welsh rugby aims to halt player-drain to England

What the Welsh Rugby Union's shake-up means for women's rugby in Wales.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 25

Wallabies player ratings vs Japan | Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2025

The Wallabies have survived a scare to start their Spring Tour, holding on for a hard-fought 19-15 win over Eddie Jones’ Brave Blossoms.

Rugby News / The42 / October 25

How Irish football learned to stop worrying and love set pieces

Carla Ward’s side had great success going direct against Belgium last night.

Rugby News / The42 / October 25

'As soon as my agent told me Munster were in for me, it was a no-brainer'

Dan Kelly on settling into life at Munster, and his ambitions of playing for Ireland.

Rugby News / The42 / October 25

'It’s a dream come true' - The stunning rise of Tyrone's new senior football finalists

Tomorrow’s decider in Omagh, will see a small club break new ground.

Rugby News / The42 / October 25

Irish analyst Foy rising through the ranks in New Zealand

The Dublin man is part of the Blues set-up that won Super Rugby in 2024.

Rugby News / The42 / October 25

'I'd love to give it another rattle again' - Noel McGrath set on Tipp return in 2026

The Premier County stalwart has his immediate focus on yet another county final on Sunday, as Nenagh provide the opposition.

Rugby News / The42 / October 25

Munster keen to make another statement as Connacht come to Thomond

The two provinces go head-to-head in Limerick this evening.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / October 25

Farnworth - the Lancashire lad who could light up Ashes for England

Lancashire lad Herbie Farnworth is an NRL star - now he hopes to inspire England to success in three Tests against world champions Australia.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 25

Canterbury end eight-year NPC title drought with win over Otago

Canterbury have brought an end to their eight-year title drought in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship.

Rugby News / The42 / October 25

'It felt like it was one of the prettier goals I've scored'

Marissa Sheva’s stunning effort helped Ireland overcome Belgium in Friday’s Nations League play-off first leg.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 24

NPC-winner departs Wellington for Mo’unga's Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Wellington Rugby have confirmed the departure of outside back Tjay Clarke, who is leaving New Zealand’s shores for Japan.

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