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Franco Mostert: cohesion and form will take time

Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning lock Franco Mostert was delighted with the victory after a 20-month hiatus from Test rugby.   The second-rower, who played a full 80 minutes, admitted it would...

Lions collide: Lions v British and Irish Lions Preview

The British and Irish Lions are targeting a strong start to their tour of South Africa, taking on their Johannesburg namesakes on Saturday.     Chris Harris says the British and Irish Lions...

Robbie Henshaw out of the Lions' clash with Sharks

Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions' clash against the Sharks on Wednesday after picking up a hamstring strain.       An update from the Lions described...

Tabai Matson confirmed as the Champions Harlequins new head coach

Harlequins have confirmed that Tabai Matson will join the Club ahead of the 2021/22 season, leading the Premiership champions coaching contingent.   Matson joins Harlequins this month...

Lions bid to emulate class of '59 - South Africa tour in numbers

South Africa have won eight of 13 series against the British and Irish Lions, but it is a long time since they have triumphed back-to-back.     The British and Irish Lions will repeat a...

Andy Farrell Explains Why James Ryan Was Not Called Up For The Lions

  Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has explained that British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland enquired about the possibility of James Ryan replacing Alun Wyn Jones for the of South Africa.   Ryan...

Ireland hungry for revenge on Japan

After ironing out the bumps and bruises after last week, Japan are set to tackle the Irish at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon.    As was expected, Japan gave good...

'Playing In Front Of Supporters Will Be Awesome' - Stockdale

Alun Wyn Jones targets sensational British and Irish Lions return

Injured British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones could yet make a "miracle" recovery and return for the tourists ahead of the tests against South Africa.    Jones was injured in last...

Jacob Stockdale press conference - Ireland vs Japan