British & Irish Lions

Hogg encouraged by Lions' attitude

The British & Irish Lions brushed aside the Sigma Lions in the former’s first game on tour, 56-14, but captain Stuart Hogg was steady in victory, well aware of room for improvement and that tougher...

Gatland wants more despite rampant start to Lions tour

Warren Gatland could not find too much to complain about after the British and Irish Lions made a brilliant start to their tour of South Africa, but says his team will not be 100 per cent satisfied.   Gatland's...

'He's certainly one of the best No. 7s I've played against' - Warburton

1. The formidable form of Hamish Watson    The numerous exploits of the gritty openside flanker earned him the man-of-the-match award after a brilliant shift.    Watson arrived...

Springboks are over-rated, according to Nick Easter

Former England number 8 Nick Easter has expressed the view that the Springboks are under-cooked and over-rated and will suffer at the hands of the British & Irish Lions later this month and into August.    Speaking...

4 tries vs the Lions!! Josh Adams' post-match thoughts here!

Josh Adams scores FOUR tries! | Sigma Lions 14-56 British & Irish Lions | 2021 Tour Highlights

Man of the Match Hamish Watson reacts to the Lions tour-opening win in South Africa.

British and Irish Lions Player Ratings v The Lions

Three debutants marked their British and Irish Lions bows with tries and Josh Adams added four in a dominant 56-14 win over the Lions in Johannesburg.   Here is how we rated Warren Gatland's charges.      15....

Three for debutants, four for Adams in ruthless rout

The British and Irish Lions continued their preparations for the South Africa Test series by easing past the Lions.     Three debutants marked their British and Irish Lions bows with tries...

Lions flanker finishes off a great try for the hosts

A well taken try from the hosts as they hit back against the British and Irish Lions with Vincent Tshituka dotting down.   An excellent try from the host finished by Vincent Tshituka 🔥#LionsRugby...