All posts tagged "British & Irish Lions"
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoFight to save Championship: Nick Cain talks to Coventry director Nick Johnston
The managing director of the Championship club fumes over the lack of collective agreement over the TEC and the absence of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoFans’ petition backs Lions tour to South Africa
The petition urging Lions organisers not to switch to a tour in the UK & Ireland has passed 5,000 signatures
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Lions must be touring underdogs to survive
Brendan Gallagher on the essence of this year's Lions tour being at risk of being lost
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoLet the Lions play Australia instead of Springboks | Jeremy Guscott
As cases rise in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, Jerry Guscott says the show must go on – even if...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoBritish & Irish Lions plan UK venues to save the Bok tour
Peter Jackson reports on the contingency plans the Lions are working to put in place if their tour of South Africa...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones is right, power is only part of the answer | Shane Williams
Shane Williams says physicality is an easy route to take in rugby and emphasis between the north and south hemisphere vary
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScotland winger Duhan van der Merwe signs for Worcester
As exclusively revealed by The Rugby Paper last month, the winger will leave Edinburgh for Sixways
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoBritish & Irish Lions board promise 2021 tour decision is imminent
THE British and Irish Lions say they will make an early decision whether this year’s tour of South Africa can go...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRoberts: New South Africa challenge is step up for PRO14
The Wales and British & Irish Lions centre talks about the new Rainbow Cup competition that will see four South African...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoChris runs 12 in 12 marathons to support dad Roy
NEWS EXTRA By GARY HEATLY Bond: Chris with dad Roy CHRIS LAIDLAW, the son of Scotland and British & Irish Lions...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoGeorge North to start at centre for Wales in final match of Autumn Nations Cup
North replaces Tompkins for his first start for Wales since the opening round of the 2020 Six Nations
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Featured
/ 5 years agoSimon Shaw interview – Jamie George has the right temperament to lead Lions
As a two-time tourist with the Lions to South Africa, Shaw explains his thoughts on the players who are captaincy material
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Featured
/ 5 years agoWounded Welsh Lions face battle for survival
The plight of Wales this autumn could hinder the number of Lions tourists selected by Warren Gatland, should their faults not...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSexton’s so inspirational – but let’s hope to spoil his 100th cap
THE one key man Wales must close down on Friday night is Johnny Sexton. It will be his 100th Test match...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoOmar has credentials to be Lions’ inside man
By JON NEWCOMBE BRISTOL Bears defence coach Omar Mouneimne would love to be a wildcard pick for next year’s Lions defence...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGatland closes door on Howley’s Lions tour
By NICK CAIN ROB Howley’s chances of making a fourth tour as the British & Irish Lions attack coach alongside Warren...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: All Blacks slayer ‘Chico’ faced up to his demons
The man who backed up the injured Gareth Edwards on the Lions 1971 tour but who never started a Test match
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: Gethin Jenkins is a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes
Shane Williams says that if you are to lose Sam Warburton from your staff, Gethin Jenkins is an ideal replacement
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoNiall Annett targets first Irish ton at Worcester Warriors
Promoted with Worcester back in 2016, Annett's long haul towards 100 appearances has been subject overcoming harsh injuries
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 5 years agoBritish & Irish Lions to play Japan at Murrayfield
As reported by The Rugby Paper in May, Warren Gatland's men will plan in Edinburgh before flying to South Africa
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Features
/ 5 years agoGethin’s a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It was a bit of a shock reading the news about Sam Warburton stepping down...
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Features
/ 5 years agoNiall targets first Irish ton at Warriors
TOM VALE talks to Worcester Warriors’ multi-talented hooker Niall Annett Niall Annett must be one of the most respected and admired...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLaunchbury fuelled by pain of 2017 final defeat
By TOM VALE Leader: Joe Launchbury wants to end Wasps fans’ long wait for silverware PICTURES: Getty Images CLUB captain Joe...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Finn Russell has a box of tricks but may be too risky for Lions
Does the impact of Handre Pollard's injury for the Springboks change things for how the Lions approach their selection?
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoPremiership may not return until 2021 in risk to Lions tour schedule
One Premiership chairman has told TRP it could take 'five to eight years' for clubs to recover from financial impact of...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 5 years agoBritish & Irish Lions 2021 kit sponsor Vodafone pay up far beyond 1997 tour’s level
Jack Zorab talks to the man who brokered Scottish Provident getting on the centre of the Lions jersey on the tour...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: All eyes in South Africa will be on the Lions
Shane Williams looks ahead to the 2021 Lions tour, and reflects on his own experiences in South Africa
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRegions would benefit from having Welsh leadership, says Robin McBryde
Leinster forwards coach Robin McBryde shares his view on no Welsh region having a Welsh head coach
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Is there a role for Scott Robertson with the Lions?
Jeremy Guscott puts across the argument to have Scott Robertson involved as a specialist coach on the 2021 Lions tour
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 5 years agoTullow Tank backs Stuart Lancaster for Lions coaching gig in 2021
Sean O'Brien speaks of his first-hand experience of working with Stuart Lancaster at Leinster
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Shaun Edwards rules himself out of Lions tour of South Africa
2023 Rugby World Cup hosts France remain defence guru Edwards' top priority
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoIeuan Evans joins race to be the next chair of WRU
Incumbent WRU chairman Gareth Davies faces challenges from Ieuan Evans and Nigel Davies
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJamie Roberts makes return to Wales with Dragons move
Jamie Roberts has made a sensational return to Welsh rugby by signing for the Dragons. The Wales and British & Irish...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Ex-Wallabies, Reds, and Worcester full-back Chris Latham
Latham shares the stadium where he delighted in playing rugby and how Jason Robinson was one of his toughest tests in...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLlanelli is breeding ground for Wales – Fisher
By ROB COLE PAUL Fisher has lost count of the number of caps won by the players who have come through...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: Signature of Owen Farrell at Saracens is good news for Lions
Farrell could be one of many players to be on a third Lions tour next summer, Shane Williams write
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: So vital Warren Gatland goes for tried and tested coaches
A renewed link-up between Gatland and Shaun Edwards?
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJohnny focused on starting at Scarlets
By JON NEWCOMBE Up for challenge: Johnny Williams in action for Newcastle against Wasps PICTURE: Getty Images JOHNNY Williams insists he...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: Kiwi knives are out for ‘dud’ Gatland
The Chiefs remain winless in Super Rugby Aotearoa, faring little better than before lockdown
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Can Finn Russell help Scotland gain more Lions places?
Jeremy Guscott looks at the case for Scotland to have a first Test starter for the Lions since Tom Smith in...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 5 years agoBritish & Irish Lions tour to South Africa to go ahead as scheduled in 2021
The pandemic nor fixture congestion will impact the Lions tour of South Africa in 2021, as Lions announce tour to go...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoHarlequins play hard-ball with Welsh region’s pursuit of Adam Jones
Toby Booth wants to lure the Harlequins scrum coach to Ospreys in the PRO14
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Features
/ 5 years agoLions contenders RANKED – Stuart Hogg can finally show his credentials
The Scotland captain can fulfill what was taken away from him by injury in 2017
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoOspreys in battle to sign Quins scrum ace Jones
By ALEX BYWATER ADAM Jones is a main target for new Ospreys head coach Toby Booth who wants to sign the...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoScarlets talisman Jon Davies nearing return from knee issue
Scarlets centre Jon Davies is nearing a return from the knee injury he sustained playing for Wales at the World Cup
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Features
/ 5 years agoLions contenders RANKED – Adams and May lead the way for wing combination
Nick Cain offers the five wings ready to make life difficult for the Boks' defence in 2021
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Features
/ 5 years agoLions contenders RANKED – Jon Davies can still ruffle Bok feathers
Nick Cain pins Wales centre Jon Davies as the main man for the Lions No.13 shirt
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: I shudder at the way Dan Carter destroyed the Lions ’05
Carter's return to New Zealand has cast Shane Williams back to the 2005 British & Irish Lions tour when the fly-half...
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Features
/ 5 years agoI shudder at way Carter destroyed the Lions
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND You can’t keep a good man down – and Dan Carter is one of the...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoLions tour contenders RANKED – Tuilagi has the power to trouble de Allende
Irish duo in tow for battle of Lions No.12 shirt for tour of South Africa












