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...

Gatland reflects on Lions' first game on tour

The British & Irish Lions kicked their 2021 tour of South Africa off to a solid start as they put in a convincing 56-14 victory on the Sigma Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.    Stuart...

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...

Leigh Halfpenny awaits results of knee scan

Stalwart Welsh fullback Leigh Halfpenny had a nightmare start to his 100th test cap when a counter-attack from the back ended with him lying on the floor in visible agony.    Halfpenny’s...

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....