British & Irish Lions

Carrying on as planned – What's next for the Lions Tour

British & Irish Lions MD Ben Calveley spoke about the Covid-19 cases in the Lions camp and the decision to play the Sharks for a second time.
8 July 2021

British and Irish Lions ease past Sharks with 54-7 win amid Covid uncertainty

Duhan van der Merwe and Josh Adams scored hat-tricks as the British and Irish Lions maintained their winning streak with a 54-7 victory over the Sharks.
8 July 2021

South Africa's second Test against Georgia cancelled due to Covid

The second Test between South Africa and Georgia to be played in Johannesburg on Friday has been called-off due to Covid-19 cases in both the camps.
7 July 2021

Five members in British and Irish Lions camp in isolation after a positive Covid-19 case

Five members of the British and Irish Lions camp are placed under self isolation after a positive Covid-19 case in the management team.
7 July 2021

British and Irish Lions' tour game against Bulls postponed

British and Irish Lions' warm-up game against Vodacom Bulls scheduled to be played in Pretoria on Saturday has been postponed following a Covid-19 outbreak.
6 July 2021

Tom Curry: It's a huge occasion for South Africa so massive, massive understanding for them

Covid-19 outbreaks in the South Africa camp and the Bulls squad have left more questions marks over the viability of the British and Irish Lions tour.
6 July 2021

South Africa squad placed in isolation after another positive Covid case

South Africa Rugby has confirmed that the Springboks squad have suspended their training and are under isolation following a positive Covid-19 case.
6 July 2021

Tom Curry, Adam Beard and Josh Navidi to make British and Irish Lions debut for game against Sharks

Tom Curry will make his debut for the British and Irish Lions as the squad prepare for the tour game against the Sharks on Wednesday.
5 July 2021

Josh Adams scores four as British and Irish Lions start South Africa tour with 14-56 win over Sigma Lions

Josh Adams scored four tries as British and Irish Lions kick-started their South African tour with 14-56 win over Sigma Lions.
3 July 2021

Robbie Henshaw out of British and Irish Lions' game against Sharks due to hamstring injury

Robbie Henshaw will miss the British and Irish Lions' tour game against Sharks on Wednesday following a hamstring injury.
3 July 2021

Leadership on display ahead of opening Lions Tour match-up

Ahead of an encounter with the Lions, Warren Gatland has announced the British and Irish Lions squad who will be getting proceedings underway in South Africa.
1 July 2021

Stuart Hogg to lead British and Irish Lions against Sigma Lions

Warren Gatland has named Scotland's Stuart Hogg captain for the upcoming tour game against Emirates Lions to be played in Johannesburg on Saturday.
1 July 2021

Conor Murray: We want to put a show on for people

British and Irish Lions captain Conor Murray wants his side to put smiles on people's faces during this unprecedented series.
29 June 2021

South Africa resume training after Covid scare

South Africa players have been cleared to resume training after they returned negative in the latest round of Covid testing.
29 June 2021

Dan Biggar admits losing Alun Wyn Jones is a “huge loss” as Lions tour already hits some bumps in the road

The last few days have thrown up a number of challenges for Warren Gatland.
28 June 2021

South Africa squad in isolation after positive Covid cases

South Africa have cancelled their training on Sunday after three players were tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the series against the British and Irish Lions.
28 June 2021

Conor Murray replaces Alun Wyn Jones as Lions captain for tour of South Africa

Warren Gatland has named Ireland international Conor Murray as the captain of the side for the upcoming tour of South Africa.
27 June 2021

Joe Harvey Column: Not quite roaring yet

Having been in Edinburgh for the British and Irish Lions’ pre-tour match against Japan at Murrayfield, Joe Harvey has offered his thoughts on how the Lions are faring so far and the loss of Alun Wyn Jones.
26 June 2021

Dislocated shoulder rules Alun Wyn Jones out of Lions' tour of South Africa

British and Irish Lions skipper Alun Wyn Jones will miss the upcoming tour of South Africa following a dislocated shoulder.
26 June 2021

Alun Wyn Jones injury clouds the Lions' win over Japan at Murrayfield

An early injury to British and Irish Lions captain, Alun Wyn Jones, put a dampener on the Lions’ 28-10 victory as preparations for a test series with South Africa continues.
26 June 2021