Loose Pass: Bring on the 'light-hearted trolling' and why British & Irish Lions omission should take 'quick winter break' in Australia

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01/07/2025 11:51

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

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01/07/2025 15:31

Ronan O'Gara parts ways with Bok World Cup winner after below-par season

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Western Daily Press

01/07/2025 15:17

Ambitious Bath Rugby learn their 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup opponents

3.

01/07/2025 15:36

Blair Kinghorn reveals the wake-up call he gave Maro Itoje upon arriving in Lions camp

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01/07/2025 15:45

2025/26 Champions Cup draw produces repeat of last year's final

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01/07/2025 15:55

Siya Kolisi still missing as Springboks name one debutant for Italy

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01/07/2025 16:13

Lesley McKenzie: Channelling Sakura's World Cup pain into drive and resilience

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01/07/2025 16:14

Wainwright and Rhys Thomas explains how Wales are tackling excessive heat in Japan

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01/07/2025 17:02

"Our Former Aussie…" – Lions react to Perth stadium announcer's eligibility jokes

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01/07/2025 15:34

Springboks team: World Cup hero makes long-awaited return against Italy as Rassie Erasmus explains Siya Kolisi's absence

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01/07/2025 17:15

I was downing beers in budgie smugglers – now I’ve flown 10,000 miles to battle for once in a lifetime Lions opportunity

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01/07/2025 17:43

Ex-Junior Springbok bound for Northampton in Paris swap deal

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01/07/2025 16:28

Springboks team winners and losers: Counting the 'victims of insane depth' as Rassie Erasmus deploys 'classic' Bomb Squad against Italy

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01/07/2025 18:10

Spain name two from Top 14 for North America tour with Toulouse star rested

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01/07/2025 19:36

Henry Pollock named among the 10 BEST rugby players in the world under 23

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01/07/2025 20:12

The equation is simple for Hong Kong; win and they will be part of the 2027 Rugby World Cup

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01/07/2025 19:20

Russell and Gibson-Park, the dream that is about to become a reality

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01/07/2025 17:38

Leamy hails O'Connell as great leader and communicator

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01/07/2025 17:26

'People remember Lions Tests, but the tour matches are where the magic happens'

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01/07/2025 17:28

'Perfect opportunity' awaits young Ireland players in 'bear pit'

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Aussies have a cheek taking cheap shots at Lions over nationality, writes Calum Crowe