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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoWhen the selectors made the right calls
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT’S 2024 – a belated Happy New Year...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoDay when the tears flowed for Devereux
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THE Brewery Field in Bridgend last Wednesday night offered more than a few...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoMillar knew how to keep ref onside
RUGBY MATTERS Dr Syd Millar was many things – Ballymena stalwart, redoubtable Ireland Test prop, successful Ireland coach and innovative rugby...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoOnly right that the Lions play in Ireland
The Lions used to go out of their way to make friends in little towns not much bigger than villages. Now...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoLions set up Aviva date with Argentina for 2025
The British and Irish Lions will play a match in Ireland for the first time in their history when they face...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years ago2025 Lions will be available for the whole tour
All players selected for the 2025 British and Irish Lions to Australia will be available for the whole tour thanks to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoHooper in line for Lions role
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER The Lions could appoint former Bath director of rugby and England Saxons second row Stuart...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoFarrell’s favourite to lead the Lions
By PAUL REES There has been little cheer for rugby in Australia in recent years, but the prospect of a Lions...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoLions 2025 schedule released including game against Australia-New Zealand XV
The British and Irish Lions have confirmed their schedule for their 2025 tour of Australia, including a match against a joint...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 years agoWe need more time to prepare the 2025 Lions
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND I was fortunate enough to go on two tours with the British & Irish Lions...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 years agoIreland star Molloy keen for women’s Lions tour
By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland back row Claire Molloy feels a potential British and Irish Lions tour will massively boost the sport...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoRassie Erasmus set to get date for misconduct hearing
World Rugby will discern if Rassie Erasmus used the right channels to air criticisms of officials after the first Lions Test
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoLions lose their direction in more ways than one | Peter Jackson
As Lions tours grow shorter, their destinations are limited to big cities. Peter Jackson looks at some of the lesser known...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 4 years agoWho Were the Standout Lions Performers in the Latest Tour?
The overall tour of South Africa was a disappointment for the British and Irish Lions, as they ended up losing 2-1...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoLions tour 2025: These Lions would thrill in Australia with Lam’s magic
Brendan Gallagher picks his Lions coach and starting XV for the 2025 tour TRYING to anticipate a Lions starting fifteen is...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoQ&A – Matt Dawson: What might have been if Finn was fit from start?
The three-time Lions tourist gives his verdict on the series defeat in South Africa
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoTimes when the Lions were fouled by the officials
Nick Cain on why the neutrality of referees is imperative to Lions tours, as history can attest
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoPlayer ratings: Damian de Allende is the Boks’ rock again
Paul Rees rates the performances of both teams in the third and final Test of the 2021 British & Irish Lions...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoGive Lions tours more time pleads Warren Gatland
WARREN Gatland shrugged off the despair of a heartbreaking series loss to South Africa to demand the Lions be given more...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoVerdict: Two tries in three Tests don’t win Lions tours
Brendan Gallagher picks apart how the Lions lost the third Test, after leading at half-time
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoSouth Africa 19-16 Lions: Lions let their chances slip along with this troubled series
THIS was a series that the 2021 Lions let slip at the last. The spike that they became hooked on was...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoBattle-weary Springboks are one of great modern sides | Daniel Gallan
Daniel Gallan wraps up the meaning of the Springboks to South Africa after their triumph in the third Test
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years ago‘Let’s put World Rugby on trial’ – Sharks owner ready to aid Rassie’s legal fight
One of the heads of MVM Holdings, the US firm that owns the Sharks, has offered legal aid to the Springboks...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoDisciplinary panel dismisses biting charge against Lions prop Kyle Sinckler
Sinckler had been alleged to have bitten Springboks lock Franco Mostert in the second half of the second Test
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoTEAM: Spingboks without Faf de Klerk and Pieter-Steph du Toit for decider
South Africa call on Cobus Reinach and Lood de Jager to fill void of losing two of their star players
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoTEAM: Warren Gatland drops seven Lions players for third Test decider
A big shake-up in selection by Lions head coach Warren Gatland
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoVerdict: Waterboy Rassie Erasmus can’t gloss over this
Brendan Gallagher's view on the second Test and how the signs were there from the off that Rassie's video had an...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoSouth Africa 27-9 Lions: Lions must break free from tactical straightjacket
Nick Cain's report on the second Test which saw the Springboks bring the series level
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoPlayer ratings – second Test: Siya Kolisi is the Boks’ captain marvel
Paul Rees rates the performances of the Lions and South Africa in a brutal second Test
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoLood de Jager turned game back South Africa’s way | Daniel Gallan
Daniel Gallan's verdict on the Springboks display in the second Test as they surged ahead of the Lions in the second...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoSpringboks captain Siya Kolisi backs Rassie Erasmus’ comments and condemns referee
South Africa skipper Siya Kolisi and backs coach Mzwandile Stick spoke to the media on Friday after an inflammatory 24 hours...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoRugby Australia slam Rassie Erasmus for flagrant criticism of referee Nic Berry
Has Erasmus' antics heaped pressure on second Test referee Ben O'Keefe?
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoVIDEO: Rassie Erasmus releases explosive hour-long video criticising referee Nic Berry
The South Africa director of rugby posts bizarre video publicly looking back at the first Test against the Lions
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoLions series: Jasper Wiese in at No.8 for Springboks
The Springboks have named their team for the second Test against the Lions
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoLions criticised for inclusion of Dan Biggar for second Test
Fly-half Dan Biggar has been selected to start for the Lions days after failing a HIA in the first Test
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoWarren Gatland makes three changes to the Lions for second Test
Conor Murray, Chris Harris and Mako Vunipola all come in to start for the British & Irish Lions
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoGatland’s Lions get ready for Bok-lash
The thoughts of Warren Gatland, Alun Wyn Jones, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes and Siya Kolisi after the first Test
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoMarcus Smith Lions cap ceremony had family attend via Zoom
Lions bosses didn't want Marcus Smith to miss out on his family not being there to see Jason Leonard hand him...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoSouth Africa 17-22 Lions: Long arm of the Lawes grabs Lions first prize
Nick Cain's match report on a victorious start to the Test series for the British & Irish Lions, thanks in no...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoFirst Test player ratings: Itoje and Lawes stole the show
Paul Rees rates the performances from the first Test in Cape Town
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years ago‘I got lucky’ – Springbok De Allende makes admission about firepit explosion
Damian de Allende was one of four Munster players who received medical attention for burns from a firepit accident in June
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoLuke Cowan-Dickie and Courtney Lawes start for Lions in first Test
Head coach Warren Gatland reveals the selection was the hardest of his time with the Lions
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoAll three Lions Tests to be held at Cape Town Stadium
The second and third Tests were set to take place in Johannesburg, based in the province with the highest coronavirus infection...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoKolisi cleared to lead the Springboks, Pollard to reach milestone against Lions
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has struggled for fitness after overcoming Covid-19
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoMarcus Smith puts his name on Gatland’s list
The Premiership winner starred on debut for the Lions
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoWarhorse Alun Wyn Jones books his Test spot
Alun Wyn Jones came off the bench against the Stormers to mark a 21-day turnaround from he feared a dislocated shoulder...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoThe Springboks are a beacon of hope in a tormented country
South African writer Daniel Gallan offers a personal view of what the Springboks mean to an economic and politically unstable country
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoSam Simmonds is on a high with Lions after Twickenham pain
The Exeter Chiefs star has channelled Premiership final defeat into positivity on tour with the British & Irish Lions
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoEmily Scarratt joins call for women’s British & Irish Lions team
The England vice-captain believes a women's Lions tour is the ideal way of growing the game beyond the World Cup and...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoSmit: ‘Gigantic’ series will leave its legacy
The victorious Springboks captain 12 years ago says he is just glad this year's tour is going ahead
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