British & Irish Lions

Our 6 Nations Star Players who missed out on the Lions

During the 6 Nations the team at TalkingRugbyUnion nominated a team of 15 for each round of the tournament. We published those we expected to be selected by the Lions on their 6 Nations form – not all made it.
20 April 2017

Jamie George could not be kept out - Warren Gatland

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland revealed that the omission of England skipper Dylan Hartley from the 41-man squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand had more to do with the strong performances from his understudy Jamie George.
20 April 2017

Steve Borthwick backs Dylan Hartley to bounce back strong from Lions setback

England forwards coach Steve Borthwick has backed Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley to bounce back hard after he was omitted from the 41-man British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.
20 April 2017

Talking Points from British and Irish Lions squad selection for New Zealand tour

With the much anticipated British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand unveiled on Wednesday by head coach Warren Gatland, we take a look at few of the key points from the announcement.
20 April 2017

Number analysis on British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand

Sam Warburton will lead a 41-man squad for British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June and July.
20 April 2017

Comparison of 2017 Lions squad as compared to previous tours

Head coach Warren Gatland announced a 41-man squad for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand that kicks-off in June.
20 April 2017

Sam Warburton to lead British and Irish Lions for New Zealand tour

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has been named as the captain of the British and Irish Lions for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.
19 April 2017

Five players who could miss out on Lions selection

We take a look at five players, who could possibly be missed out when Warren Gatland announces the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour on Wednesday.
19 April 2017

Sam Warburton favourite to lead Lions once again

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton is favourite to lead the British and Irish Lions for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June according to bookmakers.
19 April 2017

Five bolters who could be included in British and Irish Lions squad

As head coach Warren Gatland is set to name the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June, we take a look at five bolters, who could make it to the 10-game tour.
19 April 2017

Possible British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour

As head coach Warren Gatland is set to announce the squad for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand on Wednesday, we take a look at the possible selection.
18 April 2017

Lions pick from our Six Nations' regulars

With the British and Irish Lions announcement just around the corner, we create a XV based on appearances in our 'Six Nations standout performers' throughout the 5 rounds.
18 April 2017

British & Irish Lions schedule is 'suicidal' - Sir Graham Henry

World Cup winning former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has criticised the schedule of the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June which includes 10 games.
18 April 2017

Hartley and George to face off on Sunday with probable Lions spot at stake

England internationals Jamie George and Dylan Hartley will be seen competing against each other during the upcoming Aviva Premiership encounter between Northampton Saints and Saracens on Sunday.
14 April 2017

Brian O'Driscoll picks his 15 for Lions tour

Former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has named his preferred XV for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand that begins in June.
13 April 2017

Dylan Hartley not concerned about British and Irish Lions selection

England skipper Dylan Hartley stated that he is not sweating on thinking about the selection for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June.
13 April 2017

Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson confident of Sam Warburton recovery before Lions tour

Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson is confident that former Wales skipper Sam Warburton will recover in time for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June.
12 April 2017

Conor Murray backs Rory Best to lead Lions in New Zealand tour

Ireland international Conor Murray has backed his skipper Rory Best to lead the British and Irish Lions in the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.
12 April 2017

Attacking nature makes Denny Solomona a potential Lions contender - Jason Robinson

Former England international Jason Robinson believes Sale Sharks wing Denny Solomona can prove handy for the British and Irish Lions in their tour of New Zealand in June.
7 April 2017

Brian O'Driscoll presses for Donnacha Ryan's Lions selection

Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has backed Munster lock Donnacha Ryan to be selected for the British and Irish Lions squad for the 10-game tour of New Zealand in June.
7 April 2017