British & Irish Lions

Global calendar should not hamper future Lions' tour - Adam Jones

Former Wales international Adam Jones is hopeful that the global calendar that is set to roll out from 2020 will not affect future British and Irish Lions tours.
6 July 2017

Jordie Barrett named in New Zealand XV for Lions decider

Hurricanes fullback Jordie Barrett is set to make his first start for New Zealand after he was named in the XV for the final Test against British and Irish Lions to be played in Wellington on Saturday.
6 July 2017

British and Irish Lions unchanged for final Test against New Zealand

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named an unchanged line-up for the third and final Test against New Zealand scheduled to be played in Auckland on Saturday.
6 July 2017

Liam Williams expected to recover in time for Auckland decider

British and Irish Lions assistant coach Neil Jenkins is confident that Liam Williams will be fit for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Auckland.
5 July 2017

Jared Payne ruled out of series decider against New Zealand

British and Irish Lions have confirmed that Ireland international Jared Payne will miss the third and final Test against New Zealand in Auckland due to migraine symptoms.
5 July 2017

Recap on top three British and Irish Lions' series finales

As British and Irish Lions take on New Zealand in the series deciding third Test in Auckland on Saturday, here are the top three finales involving them.
4 July 2017

Aaron Smith backs Malakai Fekitoa's return to international rugby

Aaron Smith has backed his New Zealand and Highlanders team-mate Malakai Fekitoa to come good in the final and deciding Test against British and Irish Lions in Auckland on Saturday.
4 July 2017

Expect brutality from New Zealand in Auckland - Tadhg Furlong warns Lions

Ireland international Tadhg Furlong has warned his British and Irish Lions team-mates to expect brutality from New Zealand in the final and deciding Test at Eden Park on Saturday.
4 July 2017

Jerome Kaino feels decider against Lions feels like a World Cup final

New Zealand flanker Jerome Kaino believes the deciding Test against British and Irish Lions on Saturday has all the build up of a World Cup final.
4 July 2017

Paul Stridgeon defends off days for Lions ahead of series decider

British and Irish Lions strengthening and conditioning coach Paul Stridgeon defended the move to hand the players a couple of days off ahead of the series decider against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.
4 July 2017

British and Irish Lions' performances in series deciders previously

As the British and Irish Lions gear up to face New Zealand in the third and final Test in Auckland on Saturday with series level at 1-1, we take a look at how they have performed in the series deciders of the past.
3 July 2017

Warren Gatland confident that mocking and criticisms will make Lions even better

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has urged the critics to continue their antics following his team's 21-24 win in Wellington on Saturday.
3 July 2017

Maro Itoje has the humility to stay grounded - Graham Rowntree

British and Irish Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree said England international Maro Itoje has the "humility" to stay grounded despite his impressive performance in the recently concluded second Test in Wellington.
3 July 2017

Homes games for British and Irish Lions is the way forward - Sir Graham Henry

World Cup former England coach Sir Clive Woodward wants British and Irish Lions to consider playing home games in their future series.
3 July 2017

Sean O'Brien cleared to play final Test against New Zealand

Ireland international Sean O'Brien has been cleared to play the final and deciding game against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday after his citing complaint was dismissed.
3 July 2017

Sonny Bill Williams handed four-week ban

New Zealand have been dealt a major blow ahead of the series decider against British and Irish Lions after Sonny Bill Williams has been handed a six-week ban following his red card incident in the second game in Wellington.
3 July 2017

Steve Hansen not concerned about Beauden Barrett's kicking

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen brushed away concerns about Beauden Barrett's form following their 21-24 defeat to British and Irish Lions in the second Test in Wellington on Saturday.
2 July 2017

Second Test - New Zealand v British and Irish Lions - Review

British and Irish Lions managed to remain alive in the ongoing Test against New Zealand following their 21-24 win in Wellington. So here are few key points, we learned from the encounter.
2 July 2017

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

As British and Irish Lions bounced back from their Auckland defeat with a 21-24 win in Wellington on Saturday, we take a look at few of the key points and the player rankings.
1 July 2017

Lions manage to edge out 14-man New Zealand in a thrilling 21-24 win

Owen Farrell starred with 14 points while Conor Murray and Taulupe Faletau scored tries for British and Irish Lions as they sealed a 21-24 win against a 14-men New Zealand side at Westpac Stadium on Saturday to level the series 1-1.
1 July 2017