All posts tagged "Lions"
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoLift-off for British and Irish Lions as Henry Pollock runs riot
Lions boss Andy Farrell refused to go overboard after another episode of the Henry Pollock Show in his side’s 54-7 win...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSteve Borthwick: Argentina a tough challenge
England will need to show that they cope with Argentina’s transition game if they are to succeed away to Los Pumas,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Tadhg Beirne’s buzzing for the real thing
Tadhg Beirne is finally revelling in a proper Lions tour in Australia after being robbed of the full experience four years...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoSam Warburton: Henry Pollock can be ‘complete player’
Lions great Sam Warburton says Henry Pollock can become the ‘complete player’ on tour to Australia if he can make some...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoGavin Henson backing Fin Smith for British and Irish Lions No.10
Andy Farrell has been advised to offer the keys to No.10 to Fin Smith’s steadier, safer pair of hands. Gavin Henson...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoLions 54-7 Western Force: The force is with Henry Pollock as the British and Irish Lions come to life
Western Force ...................7pts Try: White 4 Conversion: Donaldson 5 British & Irish Lions ..... 54pts Tries: Sheehan 1, Williams 16, 46;...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBrendan Gallagher: British and Irish Lions player ratings vs Western Force
Brendan Gallagher gives his Lions player ratings from the emphatic win over the Western Force 1. PIERRE SCHOEMAN Has emerged as...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoWe must go out and impress fans, says Pierre Schoeman
Lions prop Pierre Schoeman insists the tourists have to put on a show for the Sea of Red as it begins...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Some things to work on but, overall, lots of pluses for the British and Irish Lions
And so, without further ado, we should plunge straight into the Lions selection game trying to second-guess the starting line-up for...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Josh van der Flier leaves video nasty behind
Josh van der Flier grew up watching a video nasty of the Lions but finally got to put the shirt on...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Elliot Daly can’t get Jack Conan to put his pads on
Elliot Daly’s attempt to convert Ireland’s Jack Conan into a cricket fan fell on deaf ears as England scored 373 to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions Diary: Mission to capture BIL on hold for now…
Henry Pollock, at 20, the youngest Lion on tour has been entrusted with looking after BIL the tourists’ cuddly mascot for...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell is finding it rough on fairways
Andy Farrell’s tour got off to a disappointing start with the Lions’ 28-24 defeat to Argentina in Dublin and things got...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Pierre Schoeman is at home in Perth
Scotland's South African-born prop Pierre Schoeman is obviously eyeing a job after rugby with the Western Australian tourist board. Quizzed about...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: England must concentrate on a power game against Argentina
We are about to find out about the depth in England’s playing resources, and whether the Premiership produces enough players ready...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: Lessons of Dublin must be learned for the British and Irish Lions
One of the strangest elements about the 2025 Lions starting line-up in the non-tour match against Argentina in Dublin was...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: Let’s hope the Whole Game Union wins the day
The attempts by some within the Twickenham administration to characterise the Whole Game Union’s campaign to bring about democratic change at...
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Features
/ 5 months agoFin Baxter: I want to prove my worth for England
Fin Baxter is eager to play a big part for England in Argentina with first choice loosehead Ellis Genge away with...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoBeating Japan is the only thing that matters, says Dewi Lake
There is only one thing in Dewi Lake’s mind as he prepares to lead Wales into their two Test series against...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoWales must nail the basics – Sam Costelow
The contrast between this summer’s trip and Wales’ last tour of Japan could hardly be more acute. Back in 2013, they...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoClergyman who guided ’38 Lions
THE Reverend George Cromey made a hefty sacrifice in order to afford the privilege of playing for the Lions. He sold...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoWe’ve got the Scots first up, that’s our focus
ARCHIE McPARLAND ENGLAND U20 & NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF MY FIRST big training session since injuring my shoulder in January was the one...
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Features
/ 5 months agoHenry Slade reveals diabetes scare
Henry Slade has revealed he recently had a major on-field concern with his continuous battle with Type 1 diabetes. The centre...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions urged to ‘create moments’ ahead of Australia tour opener
The British and Irish Lions have been urged to create memories when they play their first fixture on Australian soil against...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoHenry Pollock tipped to fly high on the biggest stage by British and Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell insists Henry Pollock has the temperament to thrive on the biggest stage after giving the England star his first...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoDan Sheehan warns British and Irish Lions will match Western Force’s hunger
Dan Sheehan insists his British and Irish Lions will use their pride in the jersey to match the determination of a...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoJoe Schmidt rejects British and Irish Lions’ demands to release Australia stars for tour games
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has hit back at the British and Irish Lions over their warning he is contractually obliged...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoImmanuel Feyi-Waboso’s red card anguish in England loss to France
Steve Borthwick defended Immanuel Feyi-Waboso after the wing saw red at Twickenham yesterday as England crashed to an agonising loss to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoAndy Farrell reads the riot act after ‘unacceptable’ British and Irish performance against Argentina
Bundee Aki revealed boss Andy Farrell read the Lions the riot act in the wake of Friday’s 28-24 defeat to Argentina...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoFinn Russell: Johnny Sexton and I are getting on well in British and Irish Lions environment
Finn Russell has declared peace in our time with Johnny Sexton but insists he never had a gripe with the Irish...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoBritish and Irish Lions great Ian McLauchlan dies, aged 83
British and Irish Lions great Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of 83. McLauchlan earned the nickname ‘Mighty Mouse’ for...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: British and Irish Lions Player Ratings against Argentina
1. ELLIS GENGE Fired up from the start, won scrum penalties and was in rampaging form in the loose - the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: British and Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell sticks to his guns for future gains
The Lions may have lost to Argentina, but as an indicator of what is to come Down Under it does not...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 months agoBrendan Gallagher: After this, the British and Irish Lions MUST tour Argentina
As somebody who fretted and occasionally yawned his way through proceedings at the Millennium Stadium 20 years ago when these two...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoEngland XV 24-26 France XV: 14-man England fall back into bad old ways
England ............................. 24pts Tries: Willis 24, Coles 29, Carpenter 40, Dombrandt 60 Conversions: Ford 24, 40 France................................ 26pts Tries: Barlot 7,...
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Dream Team
/ 6 months agoDream Team – Cai Griffiths
Cai Griffiths, the London Welsh Director of Rugby and former Neath, Ospreys, London Irish and London Welsh tighthead, chooses the best...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoNick Cain: Whole Game Union is hoping to land a longshot
There is an RFU AGM on Saturday, and it could pass by with a barely discernible ripple, or deliver a seismic...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoWarren Gatland – Wallabies will be a lot better than people think
Joe Santamaria talks to Warren Gatland about his stint coaching in Uruguay and how he thinks the Lions will fare Down...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPeter Jackson: Ponty’s Bionic Elbow is a one-club champ
At 35, Ben Youngs performed the rare feat of spending marginally more than half his life navigating a safe way...
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Features
/ 6 months agoU20s World Championship – England attack coach Will Parkin on title defence
Ben Jaycock speaks to Will Parkin, the 30-year-old England U18s coach who is set for his first involvement with the U20s...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoI’ll be back with Harlequins after my Wales trip – Danny Wilson
Harlequins boss Danny Wilson insists his passion project for Wales is only temporary and will return to London when the Japan...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoAlex Coles has his sights fixed on Argentina
Many rugby players finish the season just desperate for some sun and a chance to rest their weary bodies, but Alex...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoTommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ British and Irish Lions approach to Argentina clash
Tommy Freeman insists the British and Irish Lions‘ heavyweight outside backs are ready to give the Australia tour lift off by...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoThat’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists British and Irish Lions places still up for grabs
Andy Farrell has told his British and Irish Lions stars ahead of Friday’s clash with Argentina that selection for the Test...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoTeam News – Maro Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions for first time against Argentina
Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their non-cap international against Argentina in Dublin...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoSuper Rugby Americas: Peñarol fight off incredible Dogos comeback to win title
Peñarol won their third Super Rugby Americas title in four years but were made to work for their victory by 2024...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoSuper Rugby Americas players in Los Pumas squad for British and Irish Lions clash
With several high-profile players unavailable through injury or club commitments, Felipe Contepomi has named 11 uncapped players in his squad to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 months agoOwen Farrell returning to Saracens
Owen Farrell is rejoining Saracens this summer after an underwhelming season in France at Racing 92. Saracens agreed to pay a...
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Premiership
/ 6 months agoBath 23-21 Leicester Tigers: 29 years on and Finn Russell puts Bath back on top
Bath .................................... 23pts Tries: Du Toit 26, Ojomoh 49 Conversions: Russell 27, 50 Penalties: Russell 9, 41, 70 Pied piper: Finn...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoLeinster make sure as they crush Bulls to win URC title
By Ben Jaycock Leinster ............................. 32pts Tries: Conan 6, Barrett 14, van der Flier 23, Gunne 73 Conversions: Prendergast 7, 14;...
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