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Exeter Chiefs players react to Jack Nowell's inclusion in the...

9 years ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Following the news that Exeter Chiefs' full-back Jack Nowell has been included in the Lions' squad ahead of their upcoming tour of New Zealand, the 24-year-old's players past and present took to social...

British and Irish Lions 2017: Ireland's Jared Payne shocked to be picked

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Ireland back Jared Payne says it is a shock to be in the British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour to his native New Zealand.

Warburton surprised by captaincy

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has revealed he did not see himself as a contender for the role ahead of receiving the call.

'Clearly Scotland v Wales had zero bearing on this' - Scottish pundits unhappy with tiny Lions representation

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Despite enjoying their best Six Nations campaign this decade, Scotland have ended up with less Lions tourists in 2017 than they did four years ago.

Pick your Lions XV

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Now that Warren Gatland has selected his squad of 41 players to tour New Zealand, who should start for the British and Irish Lions in their first Test against the All Blacks?

Warburton enters record books

9 years ago by Welsh Rugby News

Sam Warburton entered the history books just after midday today when he became the first Welshman to lead the the British & Irish Lions on two tours.

Gatland reveals hardest calls

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Warren Gatland has revealed the toughest decisions were leaving out Joe Launchbury and selecting Ben Te'o in his British and Irish Lions squad.

Brendan Fanning: Ireland have 11 Lions - but eight omissions shouldn't schedule summer plans just yet

9 years ago by Irish Independent

If the following welcome on-stage to Sam Warburton suggested a denial of the obvious – “Sam, many many congratulations…the secret is finally out” – then at least the unveiling of rest of the...

Rugby - Lions - Lions Britanniques : Sam Warburton capitaine

9 years ago by L'Equipe

Le staff des Lions Britanniques a dévoilé la liste des joueurs qui...

Lions squad: Winners and losers

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Warren Gatland pulled a couple of surprises when naming his Lions squad for this summer's daunting trip of New Zealand.