Lions team news: Tadhg Furlong likely to start again as big Irish contingent expected for third Test
Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen back in contention after injuries but Garry Ringrose heading home
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Third Test: Ringrose out but McCarthy and Hansen in contention for selection
Tuipulotu recovers from hamstring injury, but Ringrose has further return-to-play protocol due to concussion symptoms
Andy Farrell more optimistic on fitness of Joe McCarthy than Mack Hansen for second Lions Test
Head coach was impressed by Garry Ringrose, Jamie Osborne and Ben White in game against the First Nations and Pasifika XV
Andy Farrell adds note of caution as Lions arrive in Melbourne for second Test
Over 90,000 expected at the MCG for a second Test in a city that has seen the Wallabies bounce back in the past
Gerry Thornley: If anything there could have been more Irish in Lions side for first Test
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
Lions v Australia first Test: What time is kick-off today and what TV channel is it on in Ireland?
Andy Farrell’s Lions finally get their three-Test series against the Wallabies under way on Saturday
Close calls to be made on Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter as Lions’ first Test team takes shape
Make-up of the backrow appears to be the most difficult puzzle to crack, especially at openside
Mack Hansen unlikely to make first Lions Test after sitting out training again
Mack Hansen unlikely to make first Lions Test after sitting out training again
Slow Lions build-up finally culminates in Test week
The Counter Ruck podcast: What, if anything, did we learn about an Irish side which scored 100+ points against a poor Portuguese side?
Lions play down Mack Hansen injury concerns, call in three Scots for cover
Darcy Graham, Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman have been called in to the squad ahead of Saturday’s opening Test against the Wallabies
Lions Tour: Hansen not letting Pollock steal all the limelight and what else we learned
AU/NZ fail to make case for defence; Farrell booing all too predictable; Van der Merwe’s killer instinct; Lions click into gear
Lions ratings v AUNZ Invitational XV: Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen impress
Ben Earl has a good day in Adelaide as replacements make impact from bench
Morale-boosting win on Saturday will give Lions the pride they need before first Test in Brisbane
Tourists face Australia-New Zealand invitational XV at Adelaide after unconvincing midweek win over Brumbies
Tadhg Beirne to lead the Lions in final warm-up game before Test series
Hugo Keenan gets chance to stake his claim at fullback against AUNZ Invitational XV
‘We agreed this kid is really good’: Andy Friend on his role in the rise and rise of Mack Hansen
Former Connacht coach planning a reunion in the west of Ireland in 2026
‘It is very special’: Mack Hansen eager to represent the Lions in front of his hometown crowd
Mack Hansen was playing with Wednesday’s opponents the Brumbies when he got the call from Connacht in 2021
Gordon D’Arcy: Lions’ mauling of Western Force little more than an appetiser ahead of main courses
First tour match provided Andy Farrell with useful insights but focus remains on winning the Tests
Which Irish players have impressed for the Lions?
The Counter Ruck podcast: British and Irish Lions take on Reds in Queensland next
Gerry Thornley: Mack Hansen showed exactly why Andy Farrell made him a Lions player
Work-rate is the one absolute non-negotiable in any side coached by Farrell
Time of reckoning for Lions as they face Western Force in first tour match
Eight Ireland players - six from Leinster - will start the first match of the Lions Tour
Return of the Mack: Hansen ‘living the dream’ on Lions trip back to Australia
Canberra-born winger has ‘no regrets’ about his decision to play for Ireland
Lions Tour 2025: The winners and losers as Andy Farrell names squad
Mack Hansen returns home as a Lions player but Sam Prendergast will have to bide his time
Connacht just concentrating on finishing with two wins, says Cullie Tucker
Injury-hit Westerners also relying on other teams’ results to go their way as they eye top-eight URC slot
Connacht hoping captain Cian Prendergast will be fit for Racing 92 showdown
Coach Cullie Tucker says Connacht must ‘concentrate on ourselves’ in advance of clash with star-studded French outfit
Connacht take on old URC foes Cardiff with European trophy ambitions in mind
Neither team expected to surrender easily in their bid for quarter-final against either Perpignan or Racing 92
Connacht ought to have won but yet again only woke up when all seemed lost
Connacht interim head coach Cullie Tucker says team must stop giving themselves too much to do
Historic Connacht-Munster clash could prove to be a classic
Big-name players and a bumper crowd in store as Castlebar hosts critical URC showdown
Mack Hansen to start at fullback for Connacht against Munster at MacHale Park
Alan Spicer in line for Leinster debut when they take on the Sharks in South Africa
‘Atmosphere will be special’: Connacht relish ‘home’ clash against Munster in front of 26,000 at MacHale Park
Connacht’s international quartet of Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Cian Prendergast set to be fit for match
Connacht without four Ireland internationals for URC trip to Ospreys
Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Cian Prendergast to be rested for Saturday’s game in Swansea
Tadhg Furlong, Mack Hansen and Garry Ringrose set for Ireland return against Italy
Leinster prop Furlong is yet to feature in this year's Six Nations
Mack Hansen’s versatility a potent attacking option for Ireland
Connacht winger’s history of playing various positions makes it natural for him to roam with telling effect
Leinster dominate central contracts with 11 of 14 IRFU deals
Just one Munster player now on a central deal with two from Connacht and none from Ulster
Six Nations: Ireland’s foreign legion brings precious X-factor
As well as importing talent, Irish rugby has added value to players such as James Lowe, Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and Mack Hansen
Ireland boss Simon Easterby makes some bold and exciting selections for Wales clash
Six Nations: Interim head coach says giving experience to younger players in big matches is key to development
Ireland’s Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher ruled out of Six Nations game away to Wales
Peter O’Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan among possibilities to lead team in Cardiff
Ireland spoilt for choice but major shake-up unlikely for trip to Wales
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘very fortunate’ to have players fit and eager to perform
Ireland’s Caelan Doris backs Calvin Nash to perform against Scotland after Hansen ruled out
Connacht winger Mack Hansen to miss Six Nations second round clash due to hamstring tightness
Scotland v Ireland: Sam Prendergast set to retain place at outhalf with changes to be kept to a minimum
Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen could start after injury concerns from England game
Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen set to be fit for Ireland’s trip to Scotland
Simon Easterby will have to plan without Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy yet again
Ireland hopeful Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen will recover from injuries
Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy step up rehabilitation programmes ahead of Scotland clash
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over England: James Lowe is a hugely effective rugby player
Six Nations: Ireland’s depth chart looks positive after their 27-22 win, but teams will target the breakdown
Chris Busby to continue refereeing in the United Rugby Championship
Antrim native was in charge of the Connacht-Leinster game that preceded controversial comments from Mack Hansen on refereeing standards which led to player’s ban
Owen Doyle: Nika Amashukeli showed again why he is the best referee in the world
Leinster were fortunate against Bath with the sequence of events leading up to Obano red card
Chris Busby resigning shows Mack Hansen issue has been botched from first to last
Affair raises serious questions for URC and IRFU, and is unlikely to do much for recruitment and retention of referees
We have the rules to help referees, so why don’t we use them?
In all sports, players and managers tread a fine line with match officials, wondering how much they will tolerate. It needs to stop
Some threw toilet rolls - others, sausages. How it might look if you were a fly on the wall at Mack Hansen’s Media Training
The Connacht and Ireland winger has to sit through a session along with all his team-mates to learn the fine art of boring reporters to tears
Connacht happy to turn attention to Lyon challenge
Pete Wilkins says his side will ‘go for it’ against ‘unbelievably threatening’ French visitors
Gerry Thornley: The IRFU’s desire to ‘respect our game’ seems somewhat selective
Funny how unlike Connacht and Mack Hansen, no such fine was imposed on Leinster after Sexton’s three-week ban
Sanctions for Mack Hansen show rugby authorities are taking abuse of officials seriously
Match officials are looking for greater protection and that’s why the URC ruling was rightly unequivocal in its findings against the Connacht player
Mack Hansen handed three-match ban but will not miss start of Six Nations
Connacht winger must apologise to referee and go on ‘course related to match officiating’
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