British & Irish Lions

Iain Henderson slams Warren Gatland for selection tactics during Lions' tour of South Africa

Ireland international Iain Henderson has questioned the selection policy employed by Warren Gatland during the British and Irish Lions' recent tour of South Africa.
23 September 2021

A women’s Lions tour is ‘just another opportunity to grow the game’

Harlequins' Rachael Burford and Worcester's Stef Evans continually strive to break down barriers within the sport and the prospect of a women's Lions tour excites the Allianz Premier 15s duo.
10 September 2021

Duane Vermeulen excited to return for Springboks duty after missing out on series win against Lions

South Africa international Duane Vermeulen is excited about his return to national duty for the remainder of the Rugby Championship tournament that will be played in Queensland.
2 September 2021

Massive disappointment to miss Lions selection - Johnny Sexton

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton admitted that he was massively disappointed on missing out on the selection for the recently concluded British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
1 September 2021

'It's not a game that anybody wants to watch' - Steve Hansen on series between South Africa and Lions

Former New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen slammed the style of rugby in the recently concluded series British and Irish Lions and South Africa.
29 August 2021

South Africa could be stripped of series win against Lions as Rassie Erasmus faces disciplinary hearing - Reports

South Africa could be stripped of their series win against the British and Irish Lions according to reports.
15 August 2021

Peter Winterbottom: Style of play during Lions tour was underwhelming - just look at New Zealand v Australia

The attritional rugby on display throughout the Test series against South Africa rarely got the pulses racing.
11 August 2021

Australia tour in 2025 could ‘breathe new life’ into the Lions

After defeat against South Africa, how will the British and Irish Lions look in Australia in 2025? TRU's Joe Harvey has analysed a couple of key questions.
10 August 2021

Lions series against South Africa has been a poor advertisement for the game - Former referee Alain Rolland

Alain Rolland has slammed the series describing it as a 'poor advertisement for the game'.
9 August 2021

Dan Biggar admits end of his Lions career

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has admitted that he might have played his last tour for the British and Irish Lions.
9 August 2021

Kicking the winning points against Lions was 'special' - Morne Steyn

South Africa fly-half Morne Steyn described the winning kick that guided the Springboks to a 2-1 series victory over British and Irish Lions 'was special'.
9 August 2021

Rugby Australia planning to include Fiji and Tonga as part of Lions tour in 2025

Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan said the board is planning to include Pacific Island teams Fiji and Tonga to be part of the 2025 tour of British and Irish Lions to Australia.
9 August 2021

‘It was always going to be a bounce of the ball’ – Reflective Gatland following series defeat

Following the Lions’ series defeat, Head Coach Warren Gatland reflected on the third Test and what is in store for him next.
8 August 2021

More preparation will strengthen Lions in future tours - Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland believes British and Irish Lions can achieve greater heights with more preparation time in future tours.
8 August 2021

Alun Wyn Jones 'disappointed' after Lions' series defeat to South Africa

Alun Wyn Jones described the series defeat to South Africa following a 19-16 loss in the third and final Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday as 'disappointing'.
8 August 2021

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber hails Morne Steyn's achievement

Jacques Nienaber lavished praises on Morne Steyn following his penalty kick that guided the Springboks to a 2-1 series win.
8 August 2021

Springboks break Lions hearts with 19-16 win to secure Test series win

Morne Steyn’s late penalties meant that the Springboks have bettered the British and Irish Lions in the Test series, beating the tourists 19-16 in Cape Town Stadium.
7 August 2021

South Africa won't change game plan - Siya Kolisi

Siya Kolisi is confident of his side's tactics as they take on the British and Irish Lions in the third and deciding game to be played at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
7 August 2021

Exclusive: Nick Easter on the Springboks and Gatland’s Lions

Ahead of the third Test in South Africa, Newcastle Falcons defence coach, Nick Easter, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his time in South Africa, Rassie Erasmus and what he feels the Lions must do in order to win the Test series.
6 August 2021

Recent history brings confidence to British and Irish Lions ahead of series finale

With tours in 2013 and 2017 going to the wire, will it be another positive outcome for Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions?
5 August 2021