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Rugby News / ESPN / July 11

Wallabies squad: The 36 players who will battle the Lions

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named his 36-man squad for the three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions. Check out the full list of players here

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 11

‘I was double checking’: O’Connor ‘rattled’ by last-minute Wallabies recall

James O’Connor found out that he had been named in the Wallabies squad for the Lions Series about an hour before everyone else did.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 11

O'Connor returns to Australia squad to face Lions

Fly-half James O'Connor returns to the Wallabies squad to face the Lions after three years without a cap.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 11

Joe Schmidt explains James O’Connor's Wallabies recall for Lions

Joe Schmidt has highlighted the importance of James O’Connor’s experience after the playmaker was named in the squad to take on the Lions.

Rugby News / The42 / July 11

Keenan in pole position as Osborne flies in after Kinghorn injury

The Naas man offers great versatility to Andy Farrell’s squad.

Rugby News / The42 / July 11

12 years later: O'Connor makes Wallabies return for Lions series

The 35-year-old recently helped the Crusaders to win Super Rugby Pacific.

Rugby News / ESPN / July 10

Wallabies recall O'Connor for Lions showdown

James O'Connor will join James Slipper in playing against the British & Irish Lions series for a second time, after the veteran was recalled to the Wallabies squad by Joe Schmidt.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 10

James O’Connor replaces Noah Lolesio as Wallabies name squad for Lions

James O'Connor has been named in the Wallabies squad to take on the British & Irish Lions, replacing Noah Lolesio.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 10

‘Not Barbarians for us’: Why AUNZ are ‘laser-focused’ for Lions clash

Assistant coach Simon Cron insists the AUNZ Invitational XV are “laser-focused” ahead of their clash with the British & Irish Lions.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 10

Caleb Clarke ruled out of second France Test with ankle injury

The Blues winger was named to start on the left wing after last weekend's injury to Sevu Reece, who went off with a category one HIA after just one minute in Dunedin.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 10

'Searching for that': Jason Ryan looking for set piece perfection

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named a relatively consistent 23-man squad for the second Test in Wellington this weekend, featuring one debutant, Timoci Tavatavanawai off the bench for impact.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 10

Scott Curry on India’s Rugby Premier League: ‘This is the future of sevens’

Speaking to RugbyPass, Curry shared insights on the experience of captaining in a format that blends global stars with local talent in one of the sport’s most ambitious expansions to date.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 10

Exciting young Crusaders hooker signs new deal with NSW Waratahs

Moananu worked his way into the starting lineup of Rob Penney's Crusaders side at the start of the season, when All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor was out of the side.

Rugby News / ESPN / July 10

Potential Wallabies call-up just another twist in Edmed's 12-month rugby roller coaster

It's been a roller coaster 12 months for one-cap Wallaby Tane Edmed, but there could be one final twist if Wallabies selections go his way.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 10

'Mana and calmness': Robertson explains Tuipulotu inclusion

This selection keeps the Vaa'i experiment going, while also giving the All Blacks a considerable amount of size with the three specialist locks in the starting forward pack.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 10

Hull FC come back to stun Trinity in first home win

Hull FC complete an impressive comeback to beat play-off rivals Wakefield Trinity and claim their first home win of the year.

Rugby News / The42 / July 10

Last-gasp Xhemaili fires Swiss into Euro 2025 quarters

Pia Sundhage’s team will face the winners of Group B, most likely world champions Spain.

Rugby News / The42 / July 10

Patience of the Saints pays off as Aidan Keena strikes late European winner

St Patrick’s Athletic beat Hegelmann 1-0 to take slim lead into second leg of Uefa Conference League first-round qualifier.

Rugby News / The42 / July 10

Cobh Ramblers announce change in ownership status

FC32 Global Investments Limited are no longer affiliated with the Irish club, with a new investor set to come onboard.

Rugby News / The42 / July 10

Kerry make two changes for All-Ireland semi-final with Tyrone

Mike Breen and Michael Burns replace Tom O’Sullivan and Mark O’Shea.

Rugby News / The42 / July 10

Tottenham set to sign €70 million Gibbs-White

Spurs have met the England international’s release clause and a deal is accelerating at pace.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 10

‘Joe Schmidt will feel increasingly optimistic there are Lions weaknesses he can probe’

The Lions may have emerged from chilly Canberra victorious but a lack of fluency and breakdown issues continue to hinder them.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 10

Why Gregor Townsend feels Fergus Burke 'is up there with the best 10s'

With the big cats away with the Lions, some of Scotland’s lesser lights have been handed the chance to prove they are also Test-match animals on their current tour.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 10

Rugby Union Weekly

Ugo and John Barclay react to Andy Farrell's final team before the Test series.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 10

Wigan hooker Forber signs new four-year deal

Wigan Warriors hooker Tom Forber signs a new four-year deal to remain with the Super League club until the end of the 2029 season.

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