British & Irish Lions

On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton announces retirement

Back in 2018, Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton shocked the rugby world by announcing his retirement from the game at the age of just 29.    After 74 caps for his country...

Jones back as Gatland's men deliver seven-try show

Warren Gatland was given plenty to consider after an impressive Lions display as the tourists dismantled the Stormers in Cape Town.   Alun Wyn Jones returned to British and Irish Lions action in...

British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v the Stormers

Here is how we rated the British and Irish Lions in their final game before the test series.    15. Stuart Hogg - 7  Captaining the tourists for the second time, Hogg grew into the...

WATCH: Smith and Daly combine to put Conan in for the try

Great work by Marcus Smith as he shapes to shift it wide, squares up and puts Elliot Daly away on the inside before the England man finds Jack Conan for the try   How good?! 🔥Smith ➡️ Daly...

WATCH: Adam Beard try after Furlong breaks through the middle

After a tough opening quarter the Lions finally took the lead through Adam Beard   Cracking try from the Lions 🦁 Furlong’s break 🔥 #LionsSA2021 #LionsRugby #STOvBIL pic.twitter.com/tf4Q1tybne —...

'The result was not what we had hoped for, but a number of questions were answered' - Jacques Nienaber

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his disappointment in the 17-14 defeat South Africa ‘A’ suffered to the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday and said the result did matter in the...

PREVIEW: Gatland looks for Lions to stake Test claims in Stormers clash

Warren Gatland will sit down with his coaching team in the days after the Stormers clash to formulate a team to tackle the Springboks.   The British and Irish Lions will aim to protect a proud record...

CONFIRMED: Double-header in Cape Town with South Africa 'A' taking on the Bulls

South Africa ‘A’ and the Bulls will join the action of the Castle Lager Lions Series, as SA Rugby confirmed an epic double-header at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, with the match between the...

Hamish Watson reveals how Louis Rees-Zammit's hair cut came about

Louis Rees-Zammit's latest haircut caught the eye this week with the youngest member of the British & Irish Lions sporting a new lightning-themed trim.   Scotland flanker Hamish Watson...

HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa A v British & Irish Lions