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British and Irish Lions 2017: Sam Warburton not thinking about captaincy

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Sam Warburton is flattered to be suggested as a potential British and Irish Lions captain, but says his focus is making the squad.

Ones to Watch: England

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

England's summer tour to Argentina could be the perfect opportunity to blood some new players with a sizeable contingent set to be away with the British & Irish Lions.

Johnny Sexton: Leinster will 'manage' fly-half's game time before Lions Tour

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster says Johnny Sexton's game time will be managed in advance of the Lions tour.

George Kruis faces race against time to prove fitness for Lions selection

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Saracens second row had knee surgery in February• Kruis’s comeback could be three days before Gatland names squadGeorge Kruis faces a race against time to convince Warren Gatland he warrants a...

Potential Lions bolters in Europe

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

This weekend's Champions and Challenge Cup quarter-finals presents a final chance for some players to push their claims for British and Irish Lions selection.

Mapoe in race against time

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Springbok midfielder Lionel Mapoe faces a late fitness test to see if he will be part of the Emirates Lions match 23 for their showdown against the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

Bok discard still adds value to Lions

9 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Francois de Klerk may be surplus to requirements in the Springbok set-up, but he remains a valuable asset to the Lions.

Gloucester hope to confirm new head coach this weekend

9 years ago by Gloucestershire Echo

Gloucester remain on course to appoint a new head coach this week.Johan Ackermann looks set to succeed Laurie Fisher having confirmed he's considering an offer from the Cherry and Whites with director...

Young: Cipriani will be focused

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Dai Young insists Wasps' clash with Leinster will not descend into a British and Irish Lions selection sideshow between Danny Cipriani and Johnny Sexton.

New Zealanders start 'Adopt a Lions fan' campaign with accommodation prices soaring ahead of Lions tour

9 years ago by Irish Independent

New Zealanders have started an 'Adopt a Lions fan' campaign to assist rugby fans who are looking to attend this summer's test matches between the British & Irish Lions and New Zealand.