British & Irish Lions

Pride of the Lions: 4 standout tourist performances from the third Lions test in New Zealand

The dust has settled, the smoke cleared and we’re now unpicking the thrilling and controversial - more on that later - conclusion to the 2017 British and Lions tour of New Zealand which saw the two sides play out the best-of-three series to an overall draw.
11 July 2017

A Pruned Fearn: 4 standout performances from the third Lions test in New Zealand

The dust has settled, the smoke cleared and we’re now unpicking the thrilling and controversial conclusion to the 2017 British and Lions tour of New Zealand which saw the two sides play out the best-of-three series to an overall draw
11 July 2017

England's Kyle Sinckler apologises after arrest during night out in New Zealand

British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler issued an apology after he was arrested for a night out in New Zealand following the 15-15 draw against All Blacks in the third and final Test n Auckland.
11 July 2017

Youngsters who could tour with Lions in 2021

With the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour in the books and delivering in almost all ways imaginable, hopefully you can forgive us for already casting our eye forward to the 2021 tour of South Africa.
10 July 2017

Success in New Zealand has saved Lions - Willie John McBride

Former Ireland captain Willie John McBride believes the success of British and Irish Lions in their recent tour of New Zealand has saved the team from a doubtful future.
10 July 2017

British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand - Review

As the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand ended in a 1-1 draw, we take a look on the series review.
10 July 2017

Warren Gatland feels any other coach might not have drawn series against New Zealand

British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland believes he might be the only coach, who could have guided the team to a drawn result against All Blacks in the recently concluded New Zealand tour.
10 July 2017

Sam Warburton was expecting extra time after drawn Auckland Test

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton said he was preparing for 20 minutes of extra time following the conclusion of the third and final Test against New Zealand that ended in a 15-15 draw at Eden Park last weekend.
10 July 2017

Lions 'Young Guns' player ratings

The 2017 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand will be remembered for a whole host of reasons, not just the extraordinary result of a drawn series.
9 July 2017

Jonathan Davies voted as British and Irish Lions' player of the series

Wales international Jonathan Davies has been voted as the British and Irish Lions' player of the series by his team-mates following the recently concluded New Zealand tour that ended in a 1-1 draw.
9 July 2017

Players ratings from British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand

As the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand ended in a 1-1 draw, we take a look at the how the visiting players have fared in the series.
9 July 2017

Recap on only other drawn series involving British and Irish Lions

The 1-1 draw between British and Irish Lions in their recent New Zealand tour is only the second time that they were involved in a tied series with the first coming against South Africa in 1955 when the two teams played a four match series.
9 July 2017

Review of British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand

As the three match Test series between New Zealand and British and Irish Lions ended in a 1-1 draw, we take a look at few of the key points from the encounters.
9 July 2017

New Zealand v British and Irish Lions - Analysis and Player Ratings

A late penalty from Owen Farrell helped British and Irish Lions to make a comeback and draw the third and final Test against New Zealand 15-15 in Auckland that also resulted in the series ending level at 1-1. Here are a few key points and player ratings.
8 July 2017

Late Farrell penalty allows Lions to snatch a draw in final Test against New Zealand

Owen Farrell kicked the decisive penalty in the 77th minute as British and Irish Lions managed to make a comeback from behind to draw the final Test against New Zealand 15-15 at Eden Park on Saturday.
8 July 2017

Tracking The Lions: James Haskell Has the Inside Scoop

Brian O'Driscoll and Will Greenwood caught up with James Haskell after the 2nd test to get the inside scoop on the Lions.
7 July 2017

Lions do not need additional motivation for decider against New Zealand - Rob Howley

British and Irish Lions head coach Rob Howley insists that the team does not need any extra motivation ahead of their third and final Test against New Zealand in Auckland.
7 July 2017

Third Test - New Zealand v British and Irish Lions - Preview

The third and deciding Test between New Zealand and British and Irish Lions will kick-off on Saturday at Eden Park with the winner taking the series. We take a look at few of the key points ahead of the encounter.
7 July 2017

Clashes that will matter in third Test in Auckland

As the British and Irish Lions and New Zealand face each other for one final time this season in Auckland, we take a look on few of the key battles that might very well decide the result.
7 July 2017

Elliot Daly will be a 'big weapon' for England in future - Neil Jenkins

British and Irish Lions assistant coach Neil Jenkins believes Eliott Daly has all the potential to become a formidable player for England in future.
6 July 2017