Lions Tour

Robbie Henshaw press conference ahead of the Lions opening test vs South Africa.

Looking ahead to the first Test: SA vs B&I Lions

While it may be devoid of the of the passionate chants of the red-clad Lions supporters in the stands, while the bruising Springbok tackles won’t be met with hear the roars of their fans rising into...

Elstadt aiming to make impact off the bench after World Cup disappointment

Springbok utility forward Rynhardt Elstadt is happy to be back in the test fold after missing out on the Rugby World Cup squad.    The Toulouse forward could win just his third test cap...

"I think it will be difficult for this group of players to excel on Saturday" - O'Gara

Former British and Irish Lions flyhalf Ronan O'Gara has expressed his concerns over Warren Gatland's combinations ahead of the first test against the Springboks on Saturday.   Speaking on Off The...

Warren Gatland weighs in on Rassie Erasmus' waterboy antics, again

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has weighed in once again on the Springboks’ ploy of using Rassie Erasmus as a waterboy.   The South Africa director of rugby has been running...

The Hunted Lion: Duhan van der Merwe

Duhan van der Merwe’s joy at his name being announced in the starting line-up for the British & Irish Lions’ first Test against the Springboks would have been tempered by the knowledge...

Winners & Losers: British & Irish Lions First Test Squad

Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks and with it, the Lions boss has made some tough selection calls.   In fact, Gatland claims that this test 23 'was by...

'This was by far the hardest Test selection' - Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST).   The starting XV includes three Scots for the first time...

Alun Wyn Jones leads the B&I Lions in first Test against Springboks

British & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST).   Tour captain Alun...

Marcus Smith: On Fire v Stormers