British & Irish Lions

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

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