Everything You Need to Know About the British & Irish Lions Tour 2025
The British & Irish Lions Tour is one of the most iconic events in world rugby—and in summer 2025, it’s back with a blockbuster tour to Australia. With historic rivalries, thrilling fixtures, and a mix of fresh faces and seasoned stars, this year’s tour promises to deliver unforgettable drama on and off the pitch. Whether […]
Tensions Rise as Lions and Wallabies Clash Over Player Availability
The British and Irish Lions’ 2025 tour of Australia has encountered early turbulence, with a growing dispute over the availability of Wallabies players for provincial warm-up matches. Lions chief executive Ben Calveley has called on Rugby Australia to honour what he describes as a clear agreement ensuring Test players are released to their Super Rugby […]
Lions Undone by Pumas in Dublin
British & Irish Lions 24–28 ArgentinaAviva Stadium, Dublin – The 1888 Cup The British and Irish Lions suffered a deflating opening defeat in their first match under Andy Farrell, edged out 28–24 by a slick, confident Argentina side in front of a sold-out Aviva Stadium. It was supposed to be a send-off — a celebration […]
Finn Russell Commits Future to Bath Rugby with New Deal Until 2028
Bath Rugby have confirmed that Finn Russell has signed a new contract extension that will keep the Scotland and British & Irish Lions star at the club until June 2028. The mercurial fly-half, widely regarded as one of the most creative playmakers in world rugby, enjoyed a standout 2024/25 season — finishing as the leading points scorer in the Gallagher […]
Scottish Quartet Named in Lions Squad for Argentina Clash
Four Scottish internationals from Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby have been named in the matchday squad for the British & Irish Lions’ first fixture of the 2025 tour, a highly anticipated clash against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium this Friday, 20 June. The historic 1888 Cup match marks the beginning of the Lions’ tour to Australia and the first meeting with Argentina in 20 years. […]
Finn Russell Leads Bath to Premiership Glory: What It Means for Scottish Rugby
Scotland Captain Shines in Twickenham Final as Jamie Ritchie Avoids Relegation in France.
Emma Wassell: “I Knew I’d Play Again”
There’s a calm strength in Emma Wassell. The 30-year-old Scotland lock laughs easily, jokes about “smiling through fitness tests” but the past year has been anything but light. In September, she was diagnosed with a tumour in her chest. It was benign, but there was a bleed. Then surgery. Then a second, more serious operation […]
Leinster Power Past Warriors to Reach URC Final Against Bulls
Leinster stormed into the United Rugby Championship final with a dominant 37-19 victory over reigning champions Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium. The six-try performance ended a run of three straight URC semi-final exits and set up a home final at Croke Park next Saturday against the Bulls, who beat the Sharks 25-13 in Pretoria. […]
The Stage Is Set for Thrilling URC Semi-Finals
The United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-finals delivered a weekend of exhilarating rugby, marked by high-scoring affairs, tactical masterclasses, and dramatic conclusions. Here’s an in-depth look at each match and a preview of the upcoming semi-finals. Quarter-Final Summary Glasgow Warriors 36–18 Stormers (Friday, May 30) The Glasgow Warriors delivered an impressive attacking performance to defeat the […]
Left in the Lurch: GB Sevens Athletes Face Uncertain Future
When Kaleem Barreto first heard that Great Britain’s full-time sevens programme would cease at the end of July, his reaction wasn’t immediate anger or grief – it was numbness. “It was a weird mix of shock and déjà vu,” he tells me. “Everything goes still for a second. Not angry, not sad, just… blank.” For […]