British & Irish Lions

Former British and Irish Lions scrum-half Gus Black dies aged 92

Former Scotland scrum-half Gus Black has passed away on Thursday aged 92.
16 February 2018

Gatland reverses stance on coaching British and Irish Lions

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has reversed his stance on coaching British and Irish Lions in the upcoming tour of South Africa in 2021.
30 October 2017

Steve Hansen responds to Gatland's decision to not involve with Lions again

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has resumed his war of words with Warren Gatland after the Wales boss said he is done involving with the British and Irish Lions again.
26 October 2017

Top contenders to head British and Irish Lions for 2021 tour of South Africa

With Wales head coach Warren Gatland ruling himself out of the British and Irish Lions' upcoming tour of South Africa in 2021, we take a look at five of the leading contenders to take up the role.
18 October 2017

Warren Gatland rules himself out of 2021 Lions tour

Wales boss Warren Gatland stated that he wouldn't subject himself of taking in charge of British and Irish Lions in the 2021 tour of South Africa.
17 October 2017

England and Lions hooker Jamie George extends stay at Saracens

Saracens have confirmed that England and British and Irish Lions international Jamie George has penned a long-term contract with the Aviva Premiership club.
12 October 2017

Jamie George hoping to carry forward the intensity from Lions tour

Saracens hooker Jamie George wants to build on the intensity that he obtained from his stint with the British and Irish Lions in the recently concluded tour of New Zealand.
12 October 2017

Rory Best comes in support of Rob Howley after Sean O'Brien's criticism

Ireland skipper Rory Best has played down criticism from his team-mate Sean O'Brien on Rob Howley's coaching methods in the recently concluded British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.
3 October 2017

Former England international Jason Leonard joins Lions board

Former England prop Jason Leonard has been added to the board members of British and Irish Lions.
3 October 2017

Lions quartet left out of England training camp squad

England coach Eddie Jones has left out Jonathan Joseph, George Kruis, Kyle Sinckler and James Haskell for the three-day training squad to be held in Oxford.
22 September 2017

Sean O'Brien blames Lions management for not winning against All Blacks

Ireland international Sean O'Brien believes the poor management by Warren Gatland and his support staff was the reason for British and Irish Lions not winning the series against All Blacks in their recent tour of New Zealand.
21 September 2017

Maro Itoje talke Lions and the coming season on BT's Rugby Tonight

Maro Itoje was speaking on BT Sport’s Rugby Tonight
31 August 2017

Lions’ series draw was good for the brand - O'Driscoll

The British and Irish Lions’ series draw against New Zealand this summer was good for the Lions’ brand according to former captain Brian O’Driscoll.
11 August 2017

Different Lions, same New Zealand arrogance

The Golden Lions from Johannesburg are through to the Super Rugby Final after an epic second half comeback against the Wellington Hurricanes.
2 August 2017

Rugby Rumours: Options for Moriarty, Biggar opportunities, McKenzie a Tiger and Blackadder quashes rumours

Rugby Rumours: Options for Moriarty, Biggar opportunities, McKenzie a Tiger and Blackadder quashes rumours
25 July 2017

Fractured wrist did not force Jonathan Sexton from missing final Test against New Zealand

British and Irish Lions fly-half Jonathan Sexton played the series deciding final Test against New Zealand in Auckland with a fractured wrist according to reports.
20 July 2017

Flats and BOD look back on the British and Irish Lions 2017 Tour

Brian O'Driscoll and David Flatman, who is finally back in the driving seat - look back over the 2017 Tour of New Zealand and discuss their favourite moments.
19 July 2017

RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie supports shorter Lions tour

Outgoing Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie has come in support of reduction of matches in future British and Irish Lions tours.
16 July 2017

New Zealand still the best team in the world - Sam Warburton

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton lavished praise on back-to-back World Champions All Blacks following the 1-1 drawn series between the two teams in the recently concluded tour.
12 July 2017

Six probable contenders to coach British and Irish Lions in 2021

As Warren Gatland completed a successful tour of New Zealand for British and Irish Lions which ended in a 1-1 draw, we take a look on the probable contenders for the 2021 edition when they visit South Africa.
12 July 2017