British & Irish Lions

Japan name matchday squad for game against British and Irish Lions

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has confirmed the matchday squad for the upcoming game against the British and Irish Lions.
24 June 2021

Zander Fagerson to miss Lions' clash against Japan due to injury

Scotland international Zander Fagerson has been ruled out of the upcoming British and Irish Lions' clash against Japan following a back spasm.
24 June 2021

Justin Tipuric replaces Hamish Watson in Lions XV for Japan game

Warren Gatland has made a late change to the starting line up against Japan with Wales flanker Justin Tipuric added to the starting XV.
23 June 2021

The ‘quality players’ hoping to get the 2021 Lions off to a good start

After the announcement of his first British and Irish Lions squad for the summer, Warren Gatland discussed his group of players and the challenges that lie ahead.
22 June 2021

Alun Wyn Jones to lead British and Irish Lions against Japan

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will be leading the British and Irish Lions for their match against Japan to be played at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.
22 June 2021

Zander got teenage kicks watching the Lions in 2013 - now he’s ready to play his part

Reminiscing about his childhood memories, Zander Fagerson talks about playing Japan and his relationship with Rory Sutherland.
21 June 2021

Lions prop Tadhg Furlong ahead of ‘acid test’ clash with Japan

With the British and Irish Lions’ preparations for South Africa having begun, Tadhg Furlong talks about what he and his teammates have been working on in Jersey.
19 June 2021

Ali Price on words of wisdom and the Murrayfield carrot

After his first day in camp with the British and Irish Lions, Scotland scrum-half Ali Price discussed the Euros, anticipation of a test at Murrayfield and pushing for places.
15 June 2021

Rynhardt Elstadt Exclusive: The Toulouse and Springbok forward hoping to lift more silverware this season

Rynhardt Elstadt spoke to Joe Harvey about his time in the south of France and his selection for the Springboks ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour.
15 June 2021

Eddie Jones: “There is a lot going on for fans to get excited about”

As England’s preparations for their tests against Scotland A, the USA and Canada, Eddie Jones offered his thoughts on a summer of sports that the residents of Great Britain should be getting excited about in the coming weeks.
12 June 2021

South Africa Rugby boss Jurie Roux confident Covid outbreak in Emirates Lions camp won't affect Lions series

South Africa chief executive Jurie Roux is confident that the recent Covid-19 outbreak in the Emirates Lions camp will not affect the upcoming series against British and Irish Lions.
12 June 2021

Josh Beaumont Column: We want to create a new legacy at Sale

In his latest column for TRU, the Sale forward discusses the importance of the club’s current run of form, targeting a new piece of history, the Sharks’ Springboks and the Premiership play-offs.
10 June 2021

South Africa name 46-man squad for series against British and Irish Lions

Frans Steyn and Morne Steyn are in line to face British and Irish Lions for the second time next month as South Africa have named a 46-member squad for the highly anticipated three-match series.
6 June 2021

England prop Kyle Sinckler replace Andrew Porter in British and Irish Lions squad

Warren Gatland has made a change to the squad for the upcoming series against South Africa with England prop Kyle Sinckler replacing Ireland's Andrew Porter.
6 June 2021

Ireland coach Andy Farrell set to join Lions backroom staff for South Africa tour

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is reported to join the coaching panel of British and Irish Lions for their upcoming tour of South Africa.
4 June 2021

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus expecting surprises from Lions

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is expecting surprise moves from his counterpart Warren Gatland when the two teams compete in a three-game Test series in July.
30 May 2021

British and Irish Lions squad members get vaccine ahead of South Africa tour

The majority of British and Irish Lions squad members have been vaccinated ahead of their upcoming tour of South Africa.
26 May 2021

Japan name 36-man squad to face British and Irish Lions

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named a 36-man squad for the upcoming fixture against the British and Irish Lions to be played at Murrayfield Stadium.
24 May 2021

Cheslin Kolbe Interview: I have so much respect for everyone at Toulouse for what they have done for me

The World Cup winner talks about his time with Toulouse, the possibility of representing the Springboks against the Lions and starting a new dynasty with one of Europe’s most decorated clubs.
22 May 2021

Murrayfield to welcome 16,500 spectators for British and Irish Lions' game against Japan

The British and Irish Lions' warm-up game against Japan to be played at Murrayfield Stadium on 26th June is set to see a return of 16,500 spectators.
20 May 2021