South Africa

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is a doubtful starter for the first Test against British and Irish Lions as he continues to recover from Covid-19.

Chris Smith scored a decisive 76th minute penalty goal as Bulls edged out South Africa A side with a 17-14 margin at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions have rounded off their preparations for the upcoming three-match Test series against South Africa with a 49-3 victory over Stormers in the tour game at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Gregor Townsend admitted nothing has been decided in terms of selection for the Tests v South Africa + Rassie Erasmus continues the war of words between the teams.

TRU will be bringing you some exclusive interviews from some of the biggest names in Lions history. We begin with Scott Quinnell.

Following his squad announcement for the Lions’ final warm-up game, Warren Gatland spoke about Rassie Erasmus and what he learnt from the South Africa ‘A’ encounter.

Alun Wyn Jones has been named on the bench for the British and Irish Lions' tour game against Stormers.

Rassie Erasmus believes a second game between South Africa A and British and Irish Lions would be ideal considering the current Covid situation in the country.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says the players are still confident despite a 17-13 defeat to South Africa A.

South Africa A managed to hold of a second half fightback from the British and Irish Lions as they sealed a thrilling 17-13 win at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.

TRU’s Joe Harvey has had a look at how Warren Gatland’s team are faring so far and why tonight’s game v South Africa 'A' could be the most important on the journey to the Test series.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has played down the idea of facing South Africa 'A' side for the second time in the week.

Alun Wyn Jones could make a remarkable comeback for the British and Irish Lions' Test series as he recovers from a shoulder injury.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named the matchday squad for the upcoming fixture against the British and Irish Lions to be played at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.

Conor Murray will be captaining the British and Irish Lions for the upcoming tour game against South Africa A to be played at Cape Town Stadium.

South Africa international Travis Ismaiel has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

South Africa have suffered another setback ahead of the series against the British and Irish Lions with skipper Siya Kolisi among the latest players to test positive for Covid-19.

In his opening column for Talking Rugby Union, former British and Irish Lion Lee Mears discusses the Covid disruption, why both teams might be ‘underdone’ ahead of the first Test and the key selection takeaways so far.

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.

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.