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"He's in the conversation"

1 week ago | ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom

The British & Irish Lions squad has been confirmed for this Summer’s tour to Australia, however Andy Farrell has not closed the door on any late arrivals to his 38-man group. The arduous aspect of the 10-match tour carries the potential for untimely injuries, with the Lions head coach confirming that his son and former England captain Owen Farrell is on the short-list for a late call-up.
"If you good enough, you're old enough"

1 week ago | ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom

The youngest member of the 38-man squad that will jet off to Australia, 20-year-old Henry Pollock’s inclusion upon the 2025 Lions Tour has gotten everyone talking. Pollock’s name received an almighty ovation when it was read out, with a live crowd on hand at the 02 Arena to watch the British & Irish Lions squad announcement.
5 Things You Missed: British & Irish Lions Squad Announcement Event at the 02

1 week ago | ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom

The official British & Irish Lions squad announcement for the 2025 tour of Australia was more than just a press conference. It was a full-blown rugby spectacle, in front of a capacity crowd of Lions fans and a record setting number of press personnel. Held at the O2 Arena in London, the event blended emotion, history, and classic rugby banter, delivering unforgettable moments both on and off stage.
"Seven Hours of Decisions"

1 week ago | ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom

The 38-man squad has been confirmed for the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, with head coach Andy Farrell and Lions Tour Manager and Chair Ieuan Evans revealing the players this afternoon. A packed house at the 02 Arena was on hand to witness the announcement, with some interesting talking points coming out of this afternoon’s event. The squad announcement was hosted by former England and Lions wing Ugo Monye and world renowned journalist Lee McKenzie.
Best XV from players who missed out on the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad - Ruck

1 week ago | ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom

Not everyone can be apart of the British & Irish Lions tour this Summer, with this XV of international stars all missing out on the plane for Australia. Lions head coach Andy Farrell named his 38-man squad this afternoon, at London’s iconic 02 arena in front of a capacity crowd. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Northampton Saints confirm signing of French fly half for 2025/26 season

1 week ago | ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom

France international fly-half Anthony Belleau is set to join Northampton Saints at the start of the 2025/26 season, the Club can today confirm. The 29-year-old will arrive at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this summer from ASM Clermont Auvergne – where he has featured for the Top14 side 81 times to date since joining them in 2022.
Former England wing recalls his 2009 Lions call-up on squad announcement day - Ruck

1 week ago | ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom

The squad for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour has been confirmed, with head coach Andy Farrell nailing down his picks for the upcoming Summer trip to Australia. The invited players represent the best that the Home Nations of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales have to offer, in what will be an unmissable few weeks across the land of the Wallabies.
Scarlets confirm six contract renewals and the return of former scrum half for 2025/26 season

1 week ago | ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom

Scrum-half Dane Blacker is returning to the Scarlets this summer from the Dragons, the club has confirmed. Blacker played 56 games over four seasons between 2019 and 2023 and proved a potent attacking threat during his time in West Wales, scoring 15 tries and breaking into the Wales national squad on the back of that form. The 26-year-old from Ynysybwl has spent the last two years at Rodney Parade, making 33 appearances for the Men of Gwent.
Freddie Burns confirms plans to leave Japan - Premiership return on the cards for fly half

1 week ago | ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom

Freddie Burns has announced he will leave Toyota Industries Shuttles Aitchi (Shokki Shuttles) at the end of the season, fuelling speculation that the former Leicester Tigers fly-half could be set for a return to the Gallagher Premiership. The 34-year-old has spent the 2024/25 campaign playing in Japan Rugby Division Two, helping the Aichi-based club in their push for promotion.
'Record-Breaking Referee' - How Ben Connor became the youngest ever URC match official - Ruck

1 week ago | ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom

It’s been some season for United Rugby Championship referee Ben Connor. In October, the young Welshman made history by becoming the youngest ever referee to take charge of a BKT URC match, aged just 21. Since then, he’s gone on to officiate two major HSBC World Sevens Series finals and was trusted with the whistle for last month’s Judgement Day clash between the Ospreys and Cardiff at the Principality Stadium. It’s been a remarkably rapid rise, but Connor is taking it all in stride.