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Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 4

'Doesn't really make sense': Ex-Lions team-mate dumbfounded by Owen Farrell call

Former Wales, and British & Irish Lions fly-half Dan Biggar has questioned the decision to call Owen Farrell into the current squad, saying "it doesn't really make sense". 

Rugby News / The42 / July 4

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

Plenty for fans to enjoy.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 4

Beirne backs Farrell to boost Lions after controversial call-up

Owen Farrell's arrival on tour will lift the whole the British and Irish Lions squad, says flanker Tadhg Beirne.

Rugby News / The42 / July 4

Eoin Cody starts for Kilkenny as Tipperary name unchanged team for All-Ireland semi-final

Their final-four clash takes place on Sunday at 4pm.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 4

Tomas Albornoz: ‘There's always something special about Argentina playing England’

The in-form Los Pumas playmaker is looking forward to seeing his colleagues taking on England in their own lair

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 4

Eight late Lions call-ups who went to star in Test series

With Owen Farrell on his way to Australia to join the British & Irish Lions, we’ve taken a look back at players who found themselves in similar positions on previous tours.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 4

Mick Cleary: 'Itoje is the standard bearer for this Lions group. He leads the way.'

Andy Farrell has myriad conundrums to solve as the Lions near their defining moment but the captain's form is not a worry

Borussia Dortmund News / The42 / July 4

Chelsea close in on signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Gittens

Jamie Gittens looks set to join the Premier League side on a long-term contract.

Rugby News / The42 / July 4

'It's great because you can get caught up in hurling and nearly drive yourself demented'

The Kilkenny forward talks hurling on the pitch and teaching in the classroom.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 4

Argentina change six for England from victorious XV over the Lions

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made six changes to his starting XV to take on England on Saturday in La Plata from the one that triumphed over the British & Irish Lions two weeks ago in Dublin.

Dan Carter News / RugbyPass / July 4

Dan Carter's old team-mate one win away from making World Cup history

Matt Worley will be back rubbing shoulders with the biggest names in rugby if Hong Kong China beat South Korea in the Asia Rugby Champoionship title decider in Incheon this Saturday.

Rugby News / ESPN / July 4

Springboks the obvious favourites to crush Italy at Loftus fortress

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Rugby News / The42 / July 4

Bohemians are a financial monster in League of Ireland and will only get stronger

The club have rebuffed interest in James Clarke and Dawson Devoy, and it’s not hard to understand how they’ve been able to do so.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 4

Talking points as Ireland begin two-Test tour

As Ireland prepare to face Georgia in the first of their two summer Tests, BBC Sport NI looks at some of the major talking points.

RB Leipzig News / The42 / July 4

'You were deeply loved' - Caoimhín Kelleher honours memory of friend and teammate Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota was killed in a car accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre Silva.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 4

Suaalii returns as Wallabies name side for Fiji

Australia's code-crossing star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has recovered from a fractured jaw to renew his midfield partnership with Len Ikitau against Fiji on Sunday.

Rugby News / ESPN / July 4

England vs Argentina: Atkinson and Muir to debut, Ford set for 100th cap

Centre Seb Atkinson and wing Will Muir will make their debuts for England as coach Steve Borthwick picked two captains for the test against Argentina in La Plata on Saturday, including centurion George Ford.

Rugby News / The42 / July 4

'At times you're thinking maybe I should be a bit more specialised in a certain position'

Jamie Osborne makes his first start at centre for Ireland this weekend.

Rugby News / The42 / July 4

Beirne gets big Lions honour as Keenan keeps his dinner down

The guessing game continues before Andy Farrell’s side face a weak Waratahs team tomorrow.

Rugby News / ESPN / July 4

Sotutu, Lam further boost AUNZ XV for Lions clash

Out-of-favour All Blacks back-rower Hoskins Sotutu is among the latest group of players confirmed for the AUNZ Invitational XV that will face the British & Irish Lions in Adelaide on Saturday week.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 4

Hoskins Sotutu among four new additions to star-studded AUNZ squad

Blues backrower Hoskins Sotutu is one of the latest additions to the AUNZ Invitational XV squad to take on the British & Irish Lions.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 4

All Blacks captain reacts to 'understrength' France squad for first Test

At the start of the week, former All Black Justin Marshall boldly claimed that the squad the France team were bringing over was “In my mind, complete ‘BS’, going on to say they are disrespecting this International window.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 4

Ex-Hurricanes wing Salesi Rayasi set to debut for Fiji against Wallabies

Former All Blacks Sevens ace Salesi Rayasi will debut for the Flying Fijians this weekend againt the Wallabies.

Scott Barrett on Tupou Vaa'i's move to blindside flanker for the All Blacks

All Black captain Scott Barrett is no stranger to being thrust into the back row at blindside, and knows the task ahead of dynamic Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i. 

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 3

Flanagan inspires Giants win at Castleford

George Flanagan scores 14 points as Huddersfield Giants beat Castleford Tigers in a clash of two Super League strugglers.

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