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2025
Homecoming
'Mack would do things that were way above an 18-year-old's level'
All in Daramalan College, the Gungahlin Eagles, and Canberra are proud of the Ireland wing.
Performance Friend
'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.
Selection
Farrell shows his hand while retaining scope for first Test tweaks
There is a sense that the Lions boss has picked the bulk of his frontline team against the Brumbies.
On The 42return of the mack
'Not in my wildest dreams could I imagine I'd be back here with the Lions'
Galloping Greens
A day at Randwick, the most famous rugby club in Australia
Ex-Leinster man Shaun Berne is head coach of the Sydney club, who have several Irish players.
Drama
Wallabies wobble past flying Fijians ahead of Lions series
Mick Byrne’s side were denied by a late, late Harry Wilson try.
underwhelming
Sloppy, error-strewn Lions overcome Waratahs in Sydney
Andy Farrell’s men delivered a poor performance two weeks out from the first Wallabies Test.
postcard from oz
Landing to a Farrell storm in rugby league heartland Sydney
State of Origin is the biggest thing on the locals’ minds right now.
Leader
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.
Inside track
Mike Catt interview: 'It's like little Ireland here in Sydney, Irish accents everywhere'
familiar face
Owen Farrell called up by the Lions as Elliot Daly's tour ended
The 33-year-old recently re-joined Saracens after a tough season with Racing 92.
Back in action
Keenan and Gibson-Park get chance to remind everyone of their class
James Ryan will also make his Lions debut off the bench in Brisbane.
Inside track
'It's like little Ireland here in Sydney, Irish accents everywhere'
Mike Catt joined the Waratahs after five happy seasons with Andy Farrell’s Ireland.
On The 42Big Joe
Joe McCarthy makes a big impression on his Lions debut
The 24-year-old Ireland second row shone against the Force in Perth.
Match Officials
'Specific' captains and the other big ref focuses for Lions series
20-minute red cards are now in play for all of professional rugby.
Perth Irish
The Irish rugby club in Perth buzzing to have the Lions in town
“Within our expat circle, there’s lots of excitement around the Lions.”
On The 42Magician
Russell at heart of Irish-heavy Lions side is an exciting prospect
There are eight Irish players in the starting XV, with three more on the bench.
Analysis
Lions show Ireland-like glimpses but sloppy touches blunt attack
There were some exciting signs from Andy Farrell’s men but not enough end product.
Second best
Lions set off for Australia after an error-strewn opener
Argentina had too much for a Lions side lacked some accuracy and alertness.
Farrell's Lions beaten as brilliant Pumas spoil Dublin leaving party
Felipe Contepomi’s men were deserved winners on a cracking occasion at the Aviva Stadium.
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