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Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 11

I've learned more in five weeks than the last four years - Earl

Ben Earl has learned "more in the last five weeks than the last four years" while on tour with the British and Irish Lions.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 11

Ben Kay: 'Watch out Lions, James O’Connor could perform the ultimate redemption arc.'

The breakdown, tweaks to the attack and defensive discipline are all on the to-do list for Andy Farrell with the First Test approaching

Rugby News / The42 / July 11

McIlroy moves into contention at Scottish Open with second-round 65

He remains four shots off leader Chris Gotterup, who tied the course record amid benign conditions.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 11

Emma Wassell returns to Scotland's World Cup training squad World Cup after chest tumour

Emma Wassell has been included in Scotland’s Women’s Rugby World Cup training squad after recovering from a benign tumour in her chest.

Rugby News / The42 / July 11

The 21-year-old Wallabies star who people think can 'save rugby union'

There is a huge amount of excitement about Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

Roy Keane ad and RTÉ boss miss the point as League of Ireland fans drive culture change

This week’s European action highlighted a vibrancy that is evident throughout the country.

Liverpool FC News / The42 / July 11

Liverpool to honour Diogo Jota in return to action at Preston

Liverpool’s first game of pre-season will go ahead as planned this weekend.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 11

Henry Pollock and the rise of the light loose forward

Henry Pollock, Josh van der Flier and Ben Earl represent a modern back-row trend. Will Andy Farrell follow it or instead counter an old-school threat from Australia?

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 11

Powell accuses Hull coach Cartwright of influencing ref

Wakefield Trinity's Daryl Powell says comments made by Hull FC counterpart John Cartwright at half-time influenced the referee.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 11

Williams signs new Gloucester-Hartpury contract

Wales co-captain Kate Williams signs a new contract with Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 11

England star reveals lofty ambition Lions have 'been speaking about'

Andy Farrell’s side tackle an AUNZ Invitational XV containing 17 Wallabies and All Blacks on Saturday morning.

Rugby News / The42 / July 11

Owen, Osborne and AUNZ XV

Murray Kinsella joins CIarán Kennedy LIVE from Australia to look ahead to the Lions’ clash vs AUNZ XV. The lads discuss where Owen Farrell will fit into his father’s plans, Jamie Osborne’s call up to the squad and more!

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 11

Joe Schmidt explains delaying major Wallabies call 'for another few days'

The player who will lead the Wallabies into battle against the British and Irish Lions remains a mystery with coach Joe Schmidt not revealing a captain in his squad announcement.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 11

Lost passports, cheap shots, and bloody noses

Former Scotland captain Bryan Redpath recalls his first international tour, to the Pacific Islands in 1993.

Rugby News / The42 / July 11

Meath name unchanged side for semi-final against Donegal

Robbie Brennan has kept faith with the players who saw off Galway in the quarter-final.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 11

Why there is a lot at stake for Scotland v Fiji

The spotlight may be on the British and Irish Lions, but Scotland's Test in Fiji is hugely significant in its own right.

Rugby News / The42 / July 11

Ringrose sits out Lions training as Schmidt calls on JOC

The outside centre wasn’t involved in today’s session in Adelaide.

Rugby News / The42 / July 11

When you make it in The Garden, you've made it everywhere

The pressure is on Amanda Serrano to convert her promotional advantages into victory against a confident-looking Katie Taylor.

Rugby News / The42 / July 11

Stephen Kenny feels rivals are 'taking turns having a go' at Mason Melia

St Patrick’s Athletic boss comes to defence of 17-year-old striker who will join Tottenham Hotspur in €2m deal later this year.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 11

How under-strength England can close out series win in Argentina

England came into their series against Argentina as underdogs but they have the physicality and spirit to claim a seminal series win on Saturday.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 11

Lions off up more detail on Blair Kinghorn prognosis

The Scotland fullback suffered a sprained knee against the ACT Brumbies on Wedneday.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 11

Rory Darge: The off-field matter 'there’s been a little bit of talk about'

Darge will captain Scotland against the Pacific islanders on Saturday.

Rugby News / ESPN / July 11

'Adaptable' Joe Schmidt simply had to turn to James O'Connor

With just 20 caps of Test experience between Ben Donaldson and Tom Lynagh, Joe Schmidt had no other choice but to bring James O'Connor into his Wallabies squad.

Rugby News / ESPN / July 11

More than pride on the line in AUNZ-Lions clash

A successful night for the AUNZ Invitational XV could mean more than just a shock win over the British & Irish Lions at Adelaide Oval but could also be the catalyst for fringe players to earn international call-ups.

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

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