Loose Pass: World Rugby will 'outlaw' latest Springboks innovation and what has made this Lions tour 'hallow'

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15/07/2025 11:38

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

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Karen Paquin: 'I needed time off after the World Cup and the Olympics'

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Western Daily Press

15/07/2025 14:18

Bath Rugby find outlet to give young talent playing opportunities

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15/07/2025 15:04

Kolisi back to lead new-look Boks pack against Georgia

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15/07/2025 14:23

Antoine Dupont's return date confirmed: Fans eagerly await his comeback

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15/07/2025 14:52

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15/07/2025 14:50

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15/07/2025 14:52

Ronan O'Gara disagrees with Sam Warburton on 5 positions in predicted Lions XV

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15/07/2025 15:08

Central contracts key to Hong Kong China's World Cup challenge

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15/07/2025 14:28

Owen Farrell call-up must have left Lions trio 'scratching their heads' as Wales legend debates 'proven' veteran's Test hopes

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15/07/2025 15:38

Siya Kolisi back to face Georgia with Boks set to hand out 3 new caps

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15/07/2025 15:08

Jonah Lomu's insane gym stats would humble most of today's rugby stars

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15/07/2025 15:54

If we were Andy Farrell, this is who we would pick to play for the British & Irish Lions in the first Test against Australia

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15/07/2025 15:14

Springboks team: Winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus further 'tests depth' while sensational rookie backed

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15/07/2025 16:15

TV channel confirmed for 2025/26 Champions Cup – Final Dates revealed

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15/07/2025 16:12

Where are they now? The last British and Irish Lions team that faced the Wallabies in 2013

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15/07/2025 16:44

England prospect on his 'love' for Top 14 and its differences to Prem as he addresses potential homecoming

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15/07/2025 17:55

'The bigger the better': Wallabies' hopes against Lions rest on broadest shoulders

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15/07/2025 18:00

'I've seen the worst of the Lions tours and it was very eerie and strange'

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15/07/2025 18:00

"It's chalk and cheese" – This is why Jack Conan is loving his second Lions experience in Australia

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15/07/2025 17:13

Tana Umaga hails 'humbling' First Nations & Pasifika XV experience as Lions challenge awaits