British and Irish Lions

The Springboks host the British & Irish Lions in 2021

SA Rugby admit Lions tour dates could shift to fit global calendar

8 June 2020 0 comments

The 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa could shift to later in the year, bearing developments to the Six Nations and SANZAAR talks

Living with the Lions would be my ideal return, says Dai Young

2 June 2020 0 comments

The ex-Wasps director of rugby responds to speculation linking him with Gloucester

British & Irish Lions select Murrayfield as host venue for pre-2021 tour Test

30 May 2020 0 comments

Lions set to play at home of Scottish rugby for only the second time in history

Ruck It duo Nick Easter and Kyran Bracken back Danny Care for Lions tour

16 May 2020 0 comments

And do the former England international expect many Scots to tour with the Lions in 2021?

British & Irish Lions 2021 tour could be cancelled to preserve home unions finances, report claims

4 May 2020 0 comments

Lions 2021 tour to fall victim to backlogged Test calendar?

Agustin Pichot wants to see British & Irish Lions tour Americas

20 April 2020 0 comments

Standing to be elected chairman of World Rugby, Pichot has spoken about his thoughts on how Lions tours could expand

Gatland’s plan for Lions to play at Twickenham ‘nonsense’, says Willie-John McBride

15 April 2020 0 comments

“I think it’s scandalous that the Premiership clubs in England are dictating the future of the sport” – Lions legend McBride

Saracens star concedes he will have to leave to keep Lions dream alive

2 April 2020 0 comments

Nick Tompkins doesn’t want to leave Saracens but a shot at the Lions tour can’t be passed up

Will Greenwood picks more Scots in Lions 2021 XV than Welsh or Ireland

26 March 2020 0 comments

The shockingly low number of Scotland players to have started a Test for the Lions since 1997

Dallaglio errs towards selecting Maro Itoje as Lions captain for 2021 tour

25 March 2020 0 comments

A fans’ favourite in New Zealand almost three years ago, Dallaglio backs Itoje to be a hit again against Springboks

The players will fight to keep B&I Lions tours alive roars Jack Nowell

18 December 2019 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs, England and Lions wing Nowell talks South Africa 2021 and the preserving of future tours

British & Irish Lions 2021 tour of South Africa schedule release

4 December 2019 0 comments

The Lions will play the world champion Springboks at three massive stadiums in 2021

Lions and Barbarians lined up for Twickenham

14 November 2019 0 comments

The Lions plan to host a match at Twickenham before they jet off to tour South Africa in 2021

Lions Tour 2021 has tasty look to it says former Springbok captain John Smit

13 November 2019 0 comments

John Smith and Francois Pienaar look ahead to the Lions tour of South Africa in 2021

TEAMS: It helps having Lions in the squad, says Eddie Jones

24 October 2019 0 comments

Eddie Jones and Steve Hansen have both announced their squads for the World Cup semi-final

Warren Gatland to take over at Chiefs on four-year deal

28 June 2019 0 comments

The Wales head coach will return home to New Zealand to coach the Chiefs – but won’t affect his duties with the Lions

No Sam Warburton, so who does Warren Gatland feel could be Lions captain in 2021?

12 June 2019 0 comments

Warren Gatland responds to question about candidates to lead the Lions in 2021

Warren Gatland confirmed as Lions coach for 2021 tour

12 June 2019 0 comments

Tour to South Africa will be the Kiwi’s third as head coach

TRP Awards 2019: James Haskell – Special Achievement

5 June 2019 0 comments

England, Wasps and Northampton Saints flanker James Haskell was honoured at the inaugural The Rugby Paper Awards

James Haskell to retire from rugby after stunning career

7 May 2019 0 comments

Eddie Jones pays tribute to 77-cap England flanker

British & Irish Lions appoint Jason Leonard as new chairman

18 April 2019 0 comments

Lions legend succeeds Tom Grace as chairman

Lions Tour 2021: Springboks are considering hosting a Test at 95,000-capacity stadium

5 September 2018 0 comments

The SARU are seeking to reap the financial rewards when the Lions tour South Africa in three years’ time

Wales & Lions captain Sam Warburton retires from rugby with immediate effect

18 July 2018 0 comments

Legendary flanker calls time on his career before reaching the age of 30

Wales to get £1.25m payout from Lions tour of New Zealand

2 May 2018 0 comments

All is good for Wales, but Peter Jackson says all is not well as future Lions tours face threats

British & Irish Lions mark 130th anniversary with one-off ceremonial caps

26 April 2018 0 comments

Lions chiefs launch idea to honour all current and previous players to have donned the famous jersey

Rob Howley talks O’Brien, Byrne and his future after the 2019 World Cup

1 November 2017 0 comments

The Wales and Lions coach made peace with Sean O’Brien in 20 minute phone call

Peter Jackson: Finn’s brief encounter a lot longer than Lane’s!

11 July 2017 0 comments

By Peter Jackson According to official figures, Finn Russell’s fleeting role as a Lion amounted to one carry, two passes and a net gain of […]

Kyle Sinckler arrested in Auckland hours after Lions final Test

11 July 2017 0 comments

British & Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler was arrested by Auckland authorities in the early hours of Sunday morning following an altercation. A statement released […]

The Fox simply oustanding in all three Tests

9 July 2017 0 comments

Player of the Tour: Wales’ Jonathan Davies, below, played every minute of the Tests and was in world class form throughout. He won the players’ […]

There’s a word for this great pride of Lions – Remarkable!

9 July 2017 0 comments

From NICK CAIN at Eden Park, Auckland Unapposed: Jordie Barrett scores the All Blacks’ second try Lethal: Owen Farrell kicks a late penalty to level […]

Slammin’ Sam finds true form in the end

9 July 2017 0 comments

Setting example: Captain Sam Warbuton got stronger throughout the series PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA Back in control – crashed over […]

Faletau came of age, going toe to toe with Read

9 July 2017 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Consistently brilliant: Taulupe Faletau IT’S been one hell of a series and no-one involved with this Lions team […]

Pub talk

9 July 2017 0 comments

Breakfast in the local… a light-hearted look at how the Lions unite the country You wouldn’t say there was an air of optimism sweeping through […]

Crying shame there’s no fourth Test to show how great Lions could be

9 July 2017 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Not enough time: Rhys Webb had more to offer WHAT a whirlpool of emotions it was on the final whistle yesterday for […]

Ref Poite was wrong, but Sam handled him so well

9 July 2017 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND HIS WAS an incredible achievement by the Lions. I don’t understand those people who are saying it was a […]

Whitelock fancies another crack at Lions in November

9 July 2017 0 comments

ALL Blacks second row Samuel Whitelock admitted he’d be interested in a possible rematch with the British & Irish Lions after the two sides drew […]

Demands for tit-for-tat bans simply clap-trap!

9 July 2017 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Take a bow Jerome Garces for bucking the trend of referees turning a blind eye to All […]

Machete menace in ref rage

9 July 2017 1 comment

TOUCHLINE abuse has reached new heights in the Solomon Islands. Kiwi policeman and rugby referee Kevin Folau, part of the peace-keeping mission in the strife-torn […]

Lions win the song contest

9 July 2017 2 comments

THE reluctance of New Zealand crowds to get behind their team has always been a problem. So, knowing how vocal the incoming Lions fans would […]

Sing-a-long fans show rugby still has romance

9 July 2017 1 comment

John Taylor, a hero of the 1971 tour, finds thousands of reasons to be cheerful in Eden Park Tributes: Tadhg Furlong It was Ian McGeechan, […]

Dream come true to wear this jersey says Itoje

9 July 2017 0 comments

LIONS skipper Warburton joked he was “getting ready for extra time” but a draw was “better than losing”. He said: “Both teams are going to […]

I suspect Gatland feared the Lions would lose this one

9 July 2017 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Tough call: Jerome Kaino wraps up Alun Wyn Jones after catching him with a swinging elbow […]

Spencer at war with Beaumont over shorter Lions tour schedule

9 July 2017 1 comment

Nick Cain talks to Lions manager John Spencer about the future of the touring side World Rugby chairman: Bill Beaumont Together: John Spencer, left, with […]

Ex-pat Brit Maurice is now NZRU president

9 July 2017 1 comment

MAURICE Trapp is one of the more intriguing characters on this Lions tour. This is not just because he is has been given the honour […]

Tired old start but, boy, did these Lions spring to life

9 July 2017 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER reviews the last five weeks and picks out his big winners and losers Match 1, June 3: Provincial Barbarians 7 British and Irish […]

PUB TALK

2 July 2017 0 comments

Breakfast in the local… a light-hearted look at how the Lions unite the country Two mighty roars bellowing out of the open doors of the […]

Lions find their soul to take a mighty step on road to glory

2 July 2017 0 comments

New Zealand 21pts Penalties: Barrett 20, 32, 36, 48, 54, 58, 67 British & Irish Lions 24pts Tries: Faletau 60, Murray 69 Conversions: Farrell 70 […]

Sexton and Farrell are certain to get better and better playing together

2 July 2017 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND IT WAS a privilege to be in Wellington to watch this thriller of a game; it was right up […]

Lions fans recogniseItoje is the real deal

2 July 2017 0 comments

LIONS STAR MAN Our hero: Fans mob Maro Itoje after the victory PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA Uncharacteristic lack of control. […]