Japan

Matt Dawson looks on the bright side of AWJ's withdrawal

Former England and Lions international Matt Dawson has hinted that the loss of inspirational captain Alun Wyn Jones may be a blessing in disguise as the Lions prepare to take on the World Champion Springboks.    Jones...

How the Springboks could line up against Georgia

Jacques Nienaber takes control of his first test match as the Springboks head coach on Friday when the World Champions take on Georgia.    Having taken over from Rassie Erasmus after the...

HIGHLIGHTS: British & Irish Lions v Japan

B&I Lions' top stats performers: tackles, turnovers & more

The 2021 British & Irish Lions did battle for the first time last weekend when they squared off against Japan at Murrayfield.    It was a costly warm-up game as they were dispossessed...

Mike Phillips backs Murray as Lions captain but couldn't resist a little dig

Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Mike Phillips has backed Warren Gatland's choice to appoint Conor Murray as Alun Wyn Jones' successor as tour captain.   Jones sustained a Tour-ending...

Erasmus and Nienaber's reaction to Conor Murray's captaincy

The reaction of Springbok coaching duo, Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, to the appointment of Conor Murray as captain of the British & Irish Lions has been a positive one, according to a...

3 big signings for Panasonic Wild Knights

Chiefs flanker Lachlan Boshier, Hurricanes midfielder Vince Aso and a fellow New Zealander, Mark Abbott, are the latest signings for the Panasonic Wild Knights in the Japanese Top League.    Abbott...

Conor Murray speaks after captaincy announcement

In the wake of an eventful British & Irish Lions vs Japan test in Scotland, Conor Murray has spoken about being handed the captain’s armband for the tour after Alun Wyn Jones was ruled out with...

Gaüzère hangs up the whistle

Referee Pascal Gaüzère blew the final whistle yesterday, not only on the Lions vs Japan match, but also his refereeing career.    The 44 year-old Frenchman...

Gatland's captaincy gamble

British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, acted swiftly in the wake of Alun Wyn Jones’ tour-ending injury and named Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray as his new captain when the men in red...