Neil Treacy

RTÉ Sport Journalist

26 July 2025; Australia head coach Joe Schmidt before the second test match between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Schmidt to avoid sanction for referee comments

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt appears unlikely to face disciplinary action for his comments about the match officials in Saturday's defeat to the British and Irish Lions, but World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has said he is "disappointed" with the Wallabies boss.

British and Irish Lions • 29 Jul

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Allan Alaalatoa of the Wallabies looks on during the 1st Test Match between Australia Wallabies and British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Australia dealt Ala'alatoa blow ahead of third Test

Australia have been dealt a major blow ahead of Saturday's final Test with the British and Irish Lions, with prop Allan Ala'alatoa ruled out of the Sydney clash due to injury.

British and Irish Lions • 29 Jul

26 July 2025; Jac Morgan of British & Irish Lions, left, goes in to clear out Carlo Tizzano of Australia at a ruck in the lead up to the Lions fifth try, scored by Hugo Keenan, not pictured, during the second test match between Australia and the British &

Wallabies want 'accountability' over controversial try

Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh has backed Joe Schmidt's criticism of the match officials after Saturday's Lions Test in Melbourne.

Rugby • 28 Jul

Jones: Ringrose 'would have been unbelievable' v Aus

Big games call for big moments, and the Lions had two of those late in the first half of Saturday's epic second Test win against Australia at the MCG.

British and Irish Lions • 28 Jul

Conan: 'Poignant' Taylor message inspired Lions win

Jack Conan has revealed how a message from Katie Taylor helped inspire the British and Irish Lions as they wrapped up their series with a game to spare against the Wallabies.

British and Irish Lions • 28 Jul

26 July 2025; Hugo Keenan of British & Irish Lions celebrates after the second test match between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Lions and Wallabies give the MCG the epic it deserves

Hugo Keenan's try to defeat Australia in last night's epic second Test at the MCG has joined a list of iconic moments in the modern history of the British and Irish Lions.

British and Irish Lions • 28 Jul

26 July 2025; Hugo Keenan of British & Irish Lions is held aloft by Mack Hansen, left, and Jamie George after the second test match between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Brendan M

'It's a bit surreal' - Lions hero Keenan reacts

Hugo Keenan reacts to his incredible, series-winning try as the British and Irish Lions clinched a dramatic 29-26 win against the Wallabies.

British and Irish Lions • 26 Jul

26 July 2025; Blair Kinghorn, right, and Tommy Freeman of British & Irish Lions celebrate at the final whistle of the second test match between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Brend

Farrell: Series win 'a special moment for everyone'

Andy Farrell says he never doubted his side as they came from behind to beat Australia and clinch their Test series with a game to spare.

British and Irish Lions • 27 Jul

26 July 2025; Hugo Keenan of British & Irish Lions celebrates after scoring his side's fifth try during the second test match between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Steve Christo/S

Keenan the hero as Lions seal series with epic comeback

Ireland's Hugo Keenan scored the winning try in the last play of the game as the Lions secured the Test series with a 29-26 victory over Australia in Melbourne.

British and Irish Lions • 26 Jul

The British and Irish Lions arrive for the Captain's Run at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Picture date: Friday July 22, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: David Davie

Lions won't be bowled over by history at the MCG

The MCG will look a lot different this week, as the Wallabies and British and Irish Lions look to threaten the biggest ever crowd for a rugby game at Australia's most famous sporting venue, that being the 90,119 that watched Australia host New Zealand in 1997.

British and Irish Lions • 26 Jul