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Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 8

‘Up there with the best’: Brumbies captain on Jamison Gibson-Park duel

Ryan Lonergan is embracing the challenge that awaits, with the ACT Brumbies skipper set to start opposite possibly “the best halfback in the world.”

Rugby News / ESPN / July 8

Let's overreact to the British and Irish Lions tour: The Wallabies are doomed at 10

The British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia is three games old -- and already there is a lot to analyse. Join us as we judge the overreactions to their progress, so too the Wallabies preparations.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 7

‘Rarefied air’: AUNZ Invitational XV assemble for historic Lions clash

Australia and New Zealand haven’t joined forces on the rugby field in 36 years, which makes this weekend’s sporting spectacle at Adelaide Oval “rarefied air."

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 7

‘He’ll be talking heaps of sh**’: Brumbies skipper ready for Mack Hansen

Former Brumbies teammates Ryan Lonergan and Mack Hansen will be reunited on Wednesday when the British & Irish Lions take the field in Canberra.

Scott Barrett injury confirmed as All Blacks search for replacement

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the remainder of the Lipovitan-D July series against France after scans confirmed a tear.

All Blacks skipper Barrett out of France series

All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the remainder of his side's series with France due to a calf injury.

Rugby News / The42 / July 7

Kerry duo ruled out of All-Ireland semi-final

Tom O’Sullivan and Diarmuid O’Connor are set to miss the match against Tyrone.

Rugby News / The42 / July 7

Relentless Spain thump Belgium to close in on Euros quarters

A brace from Alexia Putellas and further goals from Irene Paredes, Esther Gonzalez, Mariona Caldentey and Claudia Pina gave the Group B leaders a convincing win.

Rugby News / The42 / July 7

'I love the way of life in the west of Ireland. They're my type of people'

Andy Friend is back home in Canberra but loved his five years with Connacht.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / The42 / July 7

Irish international Aaron Connolly signs for Leyton Orient

Meanwhile, Brighton’s Mark O’Mahony has joined Reading on loan.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 7

Struggling Castleford sack head coach McGuire

Castleford Tigers sack head coach Danny McGuire after less than nine months in charge.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 7

Forshaw and Allen take on coaching roles at Tigers

Leicester Tigers appoint Wales defence coach Mike Forshaw as Geoff Parling's assistant coach alongside the returning Anthony Allen.

Rugby News / The42 / July 7

South Africa captain ends mammoth innings early to respect Brian Lara's world record

‘Let the legend keep the record.’

Rugby News / The42 / July 7

Merlier wins, Philipsen crashes out in Tour de France dash to Dunkirk

Mathieu van der Poel retains the yellow jersey after Monday’s third stage.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 7

'Some of the best I’ve seen': England U20 add 'extremely dangerous' pair

England U20 backs and skills coach Will Parkin has challenged speedsters Noah Caluori and Tyler Offiah to be match winners in the must-win clash with Australia in Verona on Wednesday.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 7

Leicester bring in 2 new coaches, as former favourite returns

Leicester Tigers have added former player and coach, Anthony Allen, and Mike Forshaw to their coaching team.

Novak Djokovic overcomes historic bad start to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

The Serbian, watched by Roger Federer, fought back to win 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 against Australian Alex De Minaur.

Rugby News / The42 / July 7

The key factors that helped Tipperary defeat Kilkenny to return to hurling bigtime

The 4-20 to 0-30 success propels them into the decider on 20 July.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 7

Chile fullback cops 8-match ban for incident against Romania

Chile’s Cristobal Game has copped a hefty eight-match suspension, reduced to seven upon completion of World Rugby’s Coaching Intervention Programme, following a citing for foul play in the Test match against Romania on 5 July in Santiago.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 7

Brumbies return is a 'pinch-me moment' - Hansen

Wing Mack Hansen says he could not have imagined returning to the Brumbies as a British and Irish Lion "in my wildest dreams".

Rugby News / The42 / July 7

Ex-All Black Nonu extends Toulon deal, aged 43

Nonu made 103 Test appearances for the All Blacks.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 7

Paul O'Connell's Ireland fly home 2 players after bruising win over Georgia

Ireland winger Jacob Stockdale is one of two players who have returned home to Ireland following their 34-5 victory over Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / July 7

Williams and Callender named Wales co-captains

Flankers Alex Callender and Kate Williams will lead Wales for their two-Test series against Australia and the Rugby World Cup this year.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 7

Tyler Offiah returns for Kepu Tuipulotu-led England U20s

Mark Mapletoft has made six changes to his starting XV and one positional switch as England look to keep their semi-final hopes alive with a bonus-point win against Australia in Verona on Wednesday.

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