Joseph never gave up Lions hope
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEngland centre Jonathan Joseph says he never gave up hope of securing a place in the British and Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand, despite rumours suggesting he would be left out.
Thursday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster has decided not to sign injury-plagued Bulls loose forward Arno Botha. The Irish province announced in January that Botha would be joining them after Super Rugby on a two-year deal but...
Best: Lions need more than kicks
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyIreland captain Rory Best admits it will be difficult for the Lions to beat world champions New Zealand without attacking and aiming for tries.
Owens injury scare for Lions
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyKen Owens will miss Scarlets' PRO12 play-off on Friday with an ankle injury, raising doubts about his participation on the Lions tour.
Dylan Hartley in line for surprise Lions call-up for tour to New Zealand
9 years ago by The Guardian• Injury to Wales hooker Ken Owens opens door to England captain• Hartley the major admission when squad was announced last monthDylan Hartley missed out on a British & Irish Lions tour in 2013...
Lions bring out the 'A' team, as Faf departs
9 years ago by Rugby 365TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions will field their best front row when they host the Bulls in a trans-Jukskei derby at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Lions tour brings new faces to the Ireland summer tour squad
9 years ago by In The LooseWith the Lions tour taking priority this Summer, the home nations are being forced to put some uncapped names in their squads as they go on tour in preparation for the upcoming 2019 World Cup in Japan....
Maxwane in Bulls shake-up
9 years ago by Rugby 365TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls coach Nollis Marais named University of Pretoria utility back Sibahle Maxwane in his starting XV to face the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Nick Cain: Jack can be the lad to help swing it for the Lions
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperYou underestimate Jack Nowell at your peril, as many international defence coaches will readily concede. The nuggety Cornishman is not the biggest wing on the block, nor the fastest – but he is in the...
Success for unprepared Lions would be despite, not thanks to, administrators | The Breakdown
9 years ago by The GuardianWith club commitments hindering training and preparation, questions must be asked of those responsible for a schedule not fit for the professional eraThere was barely a pack of Lions at Wales’s training...
