Lions

On this day in 2011: Graham Henry steps down as New Zealand coach

The announcement came eight days after the All Blacks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil. World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry stepped down from his role in charge of New Zealand on this day in 2011. The...

United Rugby Championship Round 2 Wrap-Up

Cardiff boss grateful to World Cup crew Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt had said a big thank you to his Wales World Cup contingent for stepping up to help extend a remarkable winning run against the Dragons. Tomos...

South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success

The Springboks won all three knockout matches by just one point. South Africa’s victory over New Zealand in the World Cup final was forged in their national psyche, according to some of the stars...

Stormers fly SA flag on a tough weekend in the URC

The DHL Stormers were the only South African side to come away with a victory in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, as the Emirates Lions, Hollywoodbets Sharks and...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Edinburgh Rugby v Lions

Edinburgh hold off resilient Lions

The Lions started their United Rugby Championship tour with a 16-17 defeat to Edinburgh in Scotland on Saturday. The home side outscored their opponents by two tries to one, but Jordan Hendrikse kept...

Bundee aki signs contract extension

The IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) and Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Bundee Aki has signed a new contract and will remain with Connacht until the end of the 2024/25 season. Aki signed...

Three SA teams hit the road as Vodacom URC picks up pace

The DHL Stormers will be looking to build on their strong start to the third season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship when they host Scarlets on Saturday – the only game in South Africa with...

Healy and Jones Building Scottish Momentum

Ben Healy and Huw Jones have really hit the ground running on their rapid return from World Cup duty with Scotland. They picked up Player of the Match awards for Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors respectively...

Peel Staying Cool as Tour Heats Up

Dwayne Peel insists there is no need to press the panic button as his Scarlets head into another testing BKT URC assignment out in South Africa. Peel’s team conceded nine tries as they went down...