British & Irish Lions

TalkingRugbyUnion will be following the TV & Press pundits in New Zealand over the next 6 weeks; as the British & Irish Lions look to make the history books.

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Whyte & Mackay’s partnership with The British & Irish Lions roars into life today as they announce Stuart Hogg (Scotland), Conor Murray (Ireland) and Elliot Daly (England) have signed up as ambassadors alongside former Lions star Adam Jones (Wales) for The Lions Tour in New Zealand from 3 June – 8 July.

In much the same way that until the Lions turn out against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians on Saturday June 3, we have little-to-no idea how effectively the team will play together, gauging the current form of the Lions’ test opponents, the All Blacks, is similarly difficult.

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has questioned the late departure of the Lions squad ahead of their upcoming tour of New Zealand that contains 10 games.

England fly-half Owen Farrell believes the prospect of facing All Blacks at their own backyard will be a challenging task for the British and Irish Lions.

England coach Eddie Jones believes the British and Irish Lions might struggle in their upcoming tour of New Zealand that begins on 3rd June.

England international George Kruis said he is excited by the training and preparations in the British and Irish Lions camp ahead of their departure to a 10- game tour of New Zealand next month.

As debate continues to rage over proposals to expand the Premiership to a ten-month season , the introduction of a global season and the effects both will have on player fatigue, burnout and increased injury risk, the schedule for the British and Lions 2017 tour to New Zealand raises a couple of eyebrows.

British and Irish Lions assistant coach Andy Farrell insists defence will be key to success against a rampaging All Blacks during their upcoming tour of New Zealand.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland is wary of the strength and talent possessed by the Super Rugby sides as they head to New Zealand for a 10-game gruelling tour.

British and Irish Lions skipper Sam Warburton has announced his full fitness ahead of the 10-game tour of New Zealand that kicks-off next month.

England international Billy Vunipola has pulled out of the British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand after sustaining a shoulder injury.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen believes British and Irish Lions will have to deal with the massive expectation that may weigh them down in the upcoming tour.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland insisted that the list of standby players for the upcoming tour of New Zealand will remain private.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland stated that his team will look to 2003 World Cup winning England team for inspiration as they head to New Zealand for a gruelling 10-game tour that begins in June.

England international Maro Itoje taking time out from his busy schedule as the rugby season comes to a close to take part in a BT Sport job swap- as you’ll see it’s quite amusing!

New Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend hopes for more players from the Dark Blues camp to represent British and Irish Lions in their upcoming tour of New Zealand.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has offered to have a talk with England international Mike Brown after the fullback vented his frustration on missing out on the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Matt Scott lavished praise on his Scotland and Gloucester team-mate Greig Laidlaw, who was called up to the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand as a replacement for England international Ben Youngs.