British & Irish Lions

Joe Harvey Column: Not quite roaring yet

Having been in Edinburgh for the British and Irish Lions’ pre-tour match against Japan at Murrayfield, Joe Harvey has offered his thoughts on how the Lions are faring so far and the loss of Alun Wyn Jones.
26 June 2021

Dislocated shoulder rules Alun Wyn Jones out of Lions' tour of South Africa

British and Irish Lions skipper Alun Wyn Jones will miss the upcoming tour of South Africa following a dislocated shoulder.
26 June 2021

Alun Wyn Jones injury clouds the Lions' win over Japan at Murrayfield

An early injury to British and Irish Lions captain, Alun Wyn Jones, put a dampener on the Lions’ 28-10 victory as preparations for a test series with South Africa continues.
26 June 2021

Gregor Townsend expects Zander Fagerson and Hamish Watson to be fit for Lions' tour of South Africa

Gregor Townsend is expecting Zander Fagerson and Hamish Watson to be fit for the upcoming series against South Africa.
25 June 2021

“We are doing it for Doddie”: Lions Trek kicks-off big weekend

Kenny Logan and a host of former British and Irish Lions are taking part in a 35-mile trek to Murrayfield to deliver the match ball ahead of the first outing for Warren Gatland's side.
25 June 2021

Japan name matchday squad for game against British and Irish Lions

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has confirmed the matchday squad for the upcoming game against the British and Irish Lions.
24 June 2021

Zander Fagerson to miss Lions' clash against Japan due to injury

Scotland international Zander Fagerson has been ruled out of the upcoming British and Irish Lions' clash against Japan following a back spasm.
24 June 2021

Justin Tipuric replaces Hamish Watson in Lions XV for Japan game

Warren Gatland has made a late change to the starting line up against Japan with Wales flanker Justin Tipuric added to the starting XV.
23 June 2021

The ‘quality players’ hoping to get the 2021 Lions off to a good start

After the announcement of his first British and Irish Lions squad for the summer, Warren Gatland discussed his group of players and the challenges that lie ahead.
22 June 2021

Alun Wyn Jones to lead British and Irish Lions against Japan

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will be leading the British and Irish Lions for their match against Japan to be played at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.
22 June 2021

Zander got teenage kicks watching the Lions in 2013 - now he’s ready to play his part

Reminiscing about his childhood memories, Zander Fagerson talks about playing Japan and his relationship with Rory Sutherland.
21 June 2021

Lions prop Tadhg Furlong ahead of ‘acid test’ clash with Japan

With the British and Irish Lions’ preparations for South Africa having begun, Tadhg Furlong talks about what he and his teammates have been working on in Jersey.
19 June 2021

Ali Price on words of wisdom and the Murrayfield carrot

After his first day in camp with the British and Irish Lions, Scotland scrum-half Ali Price discussed the Euros, anticipation of a test at Murrayfield and pushing for places.
15 June 2021

Rynhardt Elstadt Exclusive: The Toulouse and Springbok forward hoping to lift more silverware this season

Rynhardt Elstadt spoke to Joe Harvey about his time in the south of France and his selection for the Springboks ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour.
15 June 2021

Eddie Jones: “There is a lot going on for fans to get excited about”

As England’s preparations for their tests against Scotland A, the USA and Canada, Eddie Jones offered his thoughts on a summer of sports that the residents of Great Britain should be getting excited about in the coming weeks.
12 June 2021

South Africa Rugby boss Jurie Roux confident Covid outbreak in Emirates Lions camp won't affect Lions series

South Africa chief executive Jurie Roux is confident that the recent Covid-19 outbreak in the Emirates Lions camp will not affect the upcoming series against British and Irish Lions.
12 June 2021

Josh Beaumont Column: We want to create a new legacy at Sale

In his latest column for TRU, the Sale forward discusses the importance of the club’s current run of form, targeting a new piece of history, the Sharks’ Springboks and the Premiership play-offs.
10 June 2021

South Africa name 46-man squad for series against British and Irish Lions

Frans Steyn and Morne Steyn are in line to face British and Irish Lions for the second time next month as South Africa have named a 46-member squad for the highly anticipated three-match series.
6 June 2021

England prop Kyle Sinckler replace Andrew Porter in British and Irish Lions squad

Warren Gatland has made a change to the squad for the upcoming series against South Africa with England prop Kyle Sinckler replacing Ireland's Andrew Porter.
6 June 2021

Ireland coach Andy Farrell set to join Lions backroom staff for South Africa tour

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is reported to join the coaching panel of British and Irish Lions for their upcoming tour of South Africa.
4 June 2021