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Gatland’s Lions will give the pride of place to Six Nations Celtic warriors

28 March 2021 0 comments

Nick Cain selects his British & Irish Lions tour XV to face the Springboks, after the Six Nations put form into context ahead of flying to South Africa this summer

Lions need jokers to entertain the pack | Brendan Gallagher

28 March 2021 0 comments

This summer’s Lions tour looks set to miss out of its traditions of old – so what will remain?

How much would behind-closed-doors Lions tour matches cost South Africa?

25 March 2021 2 comments

The Lions will tour South Africa this summer, but will fans be allowed to follow in-tow?

2021 British & Irish Lions tour will take place in South Africa, not UK

23 March 2021 0 comments

A major development for the Springboks’ desire to host the Lions on home soil

Welsh luck ran out but future looks much brighter | Shane Williams

21 March 2021 0 comments

Shane Williams looks back on Wales’ loss in Paris with admiration for Wayne Pivac’s side

Prince Harry granted Springbok Lood de Jager an exclusive interview

14 March 2021 1 comment

The World Cup-winner with South Africa explains what was mentioned after the Boks’ win over England, and delves into life at Sale Sharks

Exclusive: Danny Cipriani and Alun Wyn Jones eye Japan’s Top League jackpot

7 March 2021 1 comment

Peter Jackson and Neil Fissler report on two more blockbuster moves potentially in the works for Cipriani and Alun Wyn Jones to join the Top League

Sale 31-16 Newcastle: World class Faf de Klerk sparks Sharks attack

7 March 2021 0 comments

Sale Sharks show fluidity in attack with Lood de Jager rounding off a cracker of a team try against Falcons

Springboks will want their share of Lions flesh | Jeff Probyn

1 March 2021 0 comments

How should SA Rugby expect to be compensated for hosting a Lions ‘tour’ away from South Africa?

Looks like it’s UK this summer for the Lions

28 February 2021 3 comments

THE Lions are finalising plans for a groundbreaking British and Irish tour this summer which could run to as many as eight matches. A final […]

World Cup win left me totally shattered

28 February 2021 1 comment

MY LIFE IN RUGBYTHE FORMER SOUTH AFRICA, LIONS AND LEEDS TYKES CENTREJAPIE MULDER My uncle, Boet Muller, was a Springbok on the 1965 tour to New Zealand, […]

Drop a few, Eddie that will shake them up | Jeremy Guscott

28 February 2021 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott implores Eddie Jones to give Ollie Lawrence and Max Malins their chance in an England shirt, after defeat to Wales

Lockdown exit reveal raises prospect of British & Irish Lions ‘home tour’

23 February 2021 1 comment

The British & Irish Lions are seeking an insurance from the UK government as part of their contingency to host the Springboks in Britain and Ireland

British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa 2021

Relocating the tour to Australia tour will raise £10m for British & Irish Lions

21 February 2021 1 comment

THE Wallabies are prepared to reinforce their British & Irish Lions offer by making the summer tour pay to the tune of up to […]

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi makes switch to Sharks

17 February 2021 0 comments

Siya Kolisi will remain in South African rugby, but switch from the Stormers to the Sharks

Former Springboks captain Jean de Villiers

Exclusive – Jean de Villiers: Midfield selection’s a minefield but it has to be Farrell wearing No.10

11 February 2021 0 comments

Daniel Gallan speaks to the former Springboks captain, present in the first two winning Tests of the 2009 tour, to gauge his thoughts on Lions selection and the likelihood of where the tour will take place

Q&A – Nick Mallett: If Webb Ellis was playing now, he’d be kicking the ball

7 February 2021 1 comment

Respected South African television pundit and analyst Nick Mallett tells Neale Harvey how rugby styles should change in the years to come

John Pullin tribute: A man of honour and player of steel

7 February 2021 0 comments

John Pullin, one of the greatest hookers of his era, and England captain died this week, aged 79

Rugby Australia tell Lions: Play Springboks down here

31 January 2021 1 comment

A new option becomes available for the British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby to play the 2021 tour in Australia, as Rugby Australia offer their helping hand

Leicester Tigers seal deal for player they hope will fill Taufua void

31 January 2021 0 comments

Leicester Tigers dispute Jordan Taufua’s move to Lyon, but that hasn’t stopped them drafting in a replacement

Smid: Don’t stop us, we’re only getting started

29 January 2021 0 comments

Ealing Trailfinders captain Rayn Smid reveals he would not move to any Premiership club for fear of the Championship winning promotion

The Boks are all deserting their barren rugby land | Chris Hewett

23 January 2021 1 comment

Chris Hewett bemoans the overloading of South African talent across European teams, and the effects on rugby in South Africa itself

Fans’ petition backs Lions tour to South Africa

21 January 2021 0 comments

The petition urging Lions organisers not to switch to a tour in the UK & Ireland has passed 5,000 signatures

If Lions can’t roam free on tour then call it off | Shane Williams

7 January 2021 1 comment

Player, management and fans safety has to remain at the forefront of the Lions concerns, as the UK and South Africa are gripped by rising coronavirus infection rates

Lions call can help Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade get over World Cup heartache

5 January 2021 2 comments

Henry Slade is hoping to see a few of his Exeter Chiefs teammates claim British & Irish Lions honours in South Africa

Roberts: New South Africa challenge is step up for PRO14

1 January 2021 2 comments

The Wales and British & Irish Lions centre talks about the new Rainbow Cup competition that will see four South African teams join the PRO14

Surgeons ‘can do no more’ for Wales star Gareth Anscombe

27 December 2020 3 comments

Peter Jackson reports on the fitness of Gareth Anscombe and his long-awaited comeback from a serious knee injury sustained in the 2019 Six Nations

Festive fun as Henson overcomes Fearns KO | Chris Hewett

27 December 2020 1 comment

Chris Hewett offers a digest of Christmas stories to warm the cockles

JAMES HARRINGTON

27 December 2020 0 comments

FRENCH COLUMN My team of 2020…and nearly all are French! Try time: Cheslin Kolbe was in top form for Toulouse ■ Castres v Bayonne has […]

RUGBY MATTERS

20 December 2020 1 comment

A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Dyanti ban tops off bad year for Boks BRENDAN GALLAGHER Fall from grace: Aphiwe Dyanti scores […]

Hewett column: Guscott’s Lions plea resonates so strongly

13 December 2020 0 comments

Chris Hewett laments the focus on defence by England against France, asking where the free reign in attack is for players like George Ford

Beauden’s star is on the wane as he jets off to Japan

6 December 2020 1 comment

IT was meant to be the stage on which Beauden Barrett was crowned the best of his generation.Instead, the two-time World Player of the Year […]

My Life in Rugby – Cobus Visagie: Highs and lows of being a modern-day gladiator

6 December 2020 1 comment

ALTHOUGH my final surge into the top tier of world rugby was sudden in 1999, I was very blessed to have been nurtured from a […]

South Africans provide great bang for your buck, says Schalk Brits

2 December 2020 0 comments

There are only two Premiership clubs who have no South Africans amongst their squad

High Wycombe use talent to trump cash

29 November 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools IT can be tough work competing against the great private, fee-paying rugby schools of the […]

That All Black axe is sharpening its blade

22 November 2020 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETTGUEST COLUMNISTIt seemed like a joke worth telling. “What’s the difference between the All Blacks and an arsonist?”, your columnist asked the presenter of […]

Jackson column: Byron Hayward carries the can for Wales’ flop against Scots

16 November 2020 0 comments

Hayward played an electrifying role in the Scarlets success under Wayne Pivac, but has he been a fall guy for a lacklustre Wales set-up?

Best Bookmakers to Bet on Rugby

12 November 2020 0 comments

Ruby is a high-paced contact sport with plenty of action during the 80-minutes of gameplay. While it’s a game that glorifies brute strength and aggression, […]

He’s Dunn waiting for now but will he return?

8 November 2020 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Cameo: Tom Dunn takes a break in his 64 seconds of action PICTURE: Getty Images Tom Dunn made an impact, as […]

Doris has pressed his claim for Lions – Geech

8 November 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By GARY FITZGERALD CAELAN Doris is developing into a Lions contender according to Sir Ian McGeechan, who coached the Lions on four occasions. […]

Franco: Italy must fight with new pride

8 November 2020 0 comments

DANIEL GALLAN talks to Franco Smith the coach charged with making Italy competitive again Moment of hope: Jake Polledri scores against England A butterfly flapping […]

Harlequins name new captain after Chris Robshaw’s exit

5 November 2020 0 comments

Lewies holds the ‘universal respect’ of those at all levels of Harlequins, according to head of rugby Paul Gustard

Japan are a perfect choice

1 November 2020 0 comments

THE political posturing over player release for the Lions fixture against Japan is such a shame, with PRL taking the position that no English players […]

Erasmus’ insults will come back

1 November 2020 1 comment

THE behind-the-scenes 2019 World Cup documentary Chasing the Sun shows footage of South Africa’s head coach, Rassie Erasmus, referring to Ireland as “softies”. As he […]

Omar has credentials to be Lions’ inside man

1 November 2020 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE BRISTOL Bears defence coach Omar Mouneimne would love to be a wildcard pick for next year’s Lions defence coach job if head […]

British & Irish Lions to play Japan at Murrayfield

21 October 2020 0 comments

As reported by The Rugby Paper in May, Warren Gatland’s men will plan in Edinburgh before flying to South Africa

Brian got two passes, then was dropped!

4 October 2020 1 comment

BRIAN Davies survived a stormy debut for Wales at Lansdowne Road in a draw against Ireland marred by an Arctic wind of gale-force. Two months […]

Eddie’s long running love affair on the south coast

27 September 2020 0 comments

Centre of excellence: England train at Brighton College IN recent years Brighton College has emerged as a training centre for the England rugby team under […]