South Africa

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.

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.

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

South Africa have started their preparations for the British and Irish Lions with a 40-9 win over Georgia at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

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.

South Africa have named the matchday squad for the opening Test against Georgia to be played at at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

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

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