British & Irish Lions

Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll believes Sam Warburton will be the preferred choice for head coach Warren Gatland to lead the British and Irish Lions in their 10-game tour of New Zealand in June.

Saracens wing Chris Ashton admitted that he wants to use the limited opportunities available to impress Warren Gatland ahead of the British and Irish Lions squad announcement on 19th April.

As the European Champions Cup quarter-finals set to kick-off this weekend, we take a look at five of the possible contenders for British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June.

Saracens rugby director Mark McCall has backed his wingers Chris Ashton and Sean Maitland to be part of the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.

World Rugby has confirmed the referees for the 10-game British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand in June.

England boss Eddie Jones believes the selection of captains from the four national teams will benefit British and Irish Lions squad in their gruelling tour of New Zealand in June.

Adam Jones is Canterbury’s Enforcer, roaming Twitter to ensure the British & Irish Lions jersey remains Untouchable until the squad is announced. To find out more, visit @CanterburyNZ

Wales have nothing fear when they take on France this weekend, says prop Adam Jones.

Neil Jenkins and Graham Rowntree have been added to the coaching panel of British and Irish Lions for the gruelling tour of New Zealand in June.

Sam Warburton insists that the British and Irish Lions tour is not in the focus of the Wales squad as they prepare for the final round of the Six Nations encounter against France on Saturday.

We take a look at the top performers from this weekend's 6 Nations matches and showcase the British & Irish Lions contenders.

Former captains Brian O'Driscoll and Martin Johnson believe Owen Farrell might compete with Alun Wyn Jones for the captaincy role of British and Irish Lions squad during the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland continues to remain coy on his captaincy pick as he leaves the final decision as late as possible for the upcoming New Zealand tour.

Warren Gatland believes any decision to condense future British and Irish Lions tours need to be consulted with everyone involved with it including the fans.

Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde has tipped back-row Ross Moriarty to scale new heights in his career after his recent performance against England in the Six Nations at Millennium Stadium.

Former Scotland international Gavin Hastings believes that the chances of England captain Dylan Hartley leading the British and Irish Lions in the upcoming tour of New Zealand is diminishing.

Land Rover is scouring grassroots rugby for people who embody the game’s values of resilience, integrity and passion – to reward them with a trip to New Zealand for the British & Irish Lions Tour.

Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has voiced his opinion against a reduction in the number of weeks of British and Irish Lions tours.

Former Wales international has come in support of Elliot Daly, Stuart Hogg and Liam Williams to form the back three for British and Irish Lions during their upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Neil Jenkins believes that the intensity of this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship will contribute to "a good few headaches" in selection for British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland.