Jonny May warns England teammates of Lions distraction during Six Nations
5 years ago by The GuardianPlayers were photographed in red jerseysSix Nations defence begins on SaturdayJonny May has warned of the dangers of being distracted by the looming British & Irish Lions tour as England begin the...
6N key battle: Owen Farrell vs Finn Russell
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEngland and Scotland clash in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday as Owen Farrell and Finn Russell look to lay down markers for the role of British and Irish Lions Test fly-half.
Six Nations 2021: Four key selection areas for British and Irish Lions
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBBC Sport looks at some of the contenders for the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
Rugby Rant: Make rugby union 13-a-side
5 years ago by Rugby WorldLions great Ken Scotland says rugby must become 13-a-side to create space on the fieldCongested area: Newcastle’s Luther Burrell is trapped by Bath (Getty)Rugby Rant: Make rugby union 13-a-side I WATCH...
Rugby united in approach to optimising the men’s international calendar
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has issued a statement regarding the future international rugby calendar. In the statement, World Rugby says an agreement was reached on a set of principles that will pave the way...
'Lions Raw' forgotten moments
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyAfter being edged out 2-1 in the Test series 12 years earlier, the British & Irish Lions returned to Australia in 2013 celebrating their 125th anniversary.
The top 50 Irish players of the Six Nations era: 30-21 - The men who drove the green machine
5 years ago by Irish Independent30 – Jerry Flannery Connacht, Munster, Ireland (41 caps) Honours: Grand Slam 2009, Heineken Cup 2006, 2008, 2009 Another whose contribution was curtailed by a succession of injuries, Flannery was a superbly...
Keith Wood voices thoughts on 2021 Lions tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe scheduled 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa is still in limbo with the organisation and planning thrown into tatters by the Covid-19 pandemic. Ireland and Lions legend Keith Wood...
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Cornal Hendricks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are many reasons why sport captures the imagination of the public but none do so more than your classic Cinderella story. The type of story that can inspire your everyday man. One that...
Paul O'Connell chats about new coaching role with Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewly appointed Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell is enjoying being back in the mix of the national side and attending to his new role. O’Connell’s charges got stuck into...
