British & Irish Lions

Calendar clashes, taking a back seat and being second or third choice - A Lions Tour like no other

Following the announcement of the British and Irish Lions’ coaching announcement for the upcoming tour to South Africa, Warren Gatland, Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy and Robin McBryde discussed this summer's trip to face the Springboks.
17 April 2021

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions skipper John Dawes dies aged 80

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions skipper John Dawes has passed away at the age of 80 following a a period of ill health.
17 April 2021

Rob Baxter slams Lions' stance on release of Premiership players for South Africa tour

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has slammed the the British and Irish Lions' stance over the release of Premiership players for the upcoming tour of South Africa.
15 April 2021

Steve Tandy says Scotland players 'have definitely put their hands up' for Lions selection

Steve Tandy, along with Gregor Townsend, will be part of Warren Gatland's coaching group for the Lions tour this summer and the Scottish contingent heading to South Africa is likely to grow.
14 April 2021

Warren Gatland wants 'common sense' to prevail in release of Premiership players for Lions tour

Warren Gatland has urged for 'common sense' to prevail over releasing of Premiership players for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
14 April 2021

Warren Gatland names fresh and exciting coaching group for British and Irish Lions tour

The British and Irish Lions boss has announced his backroom staff for this summer's tour of South Africa and it will be a new group of coaches tasked with defeating the world champions.
13 April 2021

Neil Back Interview: Lions tours are about touring - The players will never forget it

Earlier this week, the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa was given the green light to go ahead despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
26 March 2021

British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa set to go ahead as per original schedule

The British and Irish Lions and South Africa Rugby have jointly announced that the series will take place as per the original schedule amid concerns over pandemic Covid-19.
24 March 2021

Jack Nowell Exclusive - Injuries, England & his world of rugby

Having not played since October, Exeter and England’s Jack Nowell lifted the lid on his recovery, missing playing, watching on from the side lines and more in this exclusive interview with Joe Harvey.
22 March 2021

“He sets high standards and drives them home”: Ferris on O’Connell’s attention to detail

Ahead of Ireland's trip to Edinburgh, Gary Heatly spoke to former Ireland and Lions flanker Stephen Ferris about Paul O'Connell, the battle of the opensides and the PRO14.
12 March 2021

Gareth Steenson Exclusive: “At times he is dragging the team along with him!”

Exeter Chiefs’ kicking coach Gareth Steenson chats exclusively to TRU about the growing reputation of Sam and Joe Simmonds, being part of the backroom staff and the return of grassroots rugby
11 March 2021

British and Irish Lions turn down Australia's offer of hosting series against South Africa

British and Irish Lions have turned down the offer from Rugby Australia for hosting the three-Test series against the Springboks to be played later this year.
6 March 2021

Jason Leonard Exclusive: “I would be a very lucky man if I had a crystal ball and I could see what might happen"

British and Irish Lions chairman Jason Leonard says the board won’t be forced into making a quick decision around the 2021 tour.
2 March 2021

Scotland v Wales: Players keen to make Warren Gatland sit up and take note

Scotland and Wales both begun their Six Nations campaigns with a victory and as the teams prepare to meet at BT Murrayfield, which players can continue impressing with a British and Lions tour on the horizon?
12 February 2021

Australia offers to host British and Irish Lions' series against South Africa

Rugby Australia has offered to host the upcoming series between the Springboks and the British and Irish Lions that has been scheduled to play in South Africa from July.
1 February 2021

Billy Vunipola: Everybody want to be on that Lions tour

With just a week to go until the Six Nations begins, Billy Vunipola addresses his 2021 British & Irish Lions ambitions and the back-row competition in England camp.
29 January 2021

South Africa to explore all options for Lions series to happen - Rassie Erasmus

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus reckons the board will consider all possible options for the British and Irish Lions tour to happen.
19 January 2021

Sir Ian McGeechan on the Lions and his hopes for a Scotland contingent in South Africa

Ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to Scotland and British & Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan about all things international rugby.
5 November 2020

British & Irish Lions official tour app revealed by Vodafone

Vodafone and British & Irish Lions unveil a new official tour app giving fans the chance to 'become a Lion'.
30 October 2020

Canterbury launches new British & Irish Lions jersey

Canterbury has today unveiled the latest British & Irish Lions Pro jersey ahead of the Tour of South Africa in 2021.
29 October 2020