British & Irish Lions

Fired-up Welsh out to burn South Africa's play-off party

South Africa's United Rugby Championship play-off challenge is on red alert with the Welsh opposition loaded with internationals who will play the Springboks in three Test matches in July.   It...

The Eight Players Ruled Out Of Wales Tests Against South Africa

Wayne Pivac has named his 33-player squad for the three-Test Series in South Africa this July.   There are several notable absentees along with the welcomed returns of Dan Lydiate and George North.   The...

The Other Side: Episode 3 - Siya Kolisi

Warren Gatland linked with United States coaching role

Last week, World Rugby confirmed the United States as the hosts for the 2031 Rugby World Cup and plans to prepare the national side for the competition have begun.   One of the big plans to prepare...

Sharks sign another quality player

Carlu Sadie has signed with the Sharks from the Lions on a two year deal.   Front-rower Sadie has been devastating for a Lions scrum that has won the most penalties in the URC and with Thomas du...

Simelane to join Nkosi at the Bulls next season?

Jake White has started his recruitment drive for next season with the Bulls coach confirming a new signing out wide for next season.   The Bulls have qualified for the United Rugby Championship...

Aaron Wainwright out of Wales' tour to South Africa

Backrower Aaron Wainwright will miss the Dragons' United Rugby Championship run-in and Wales' summer tour to South Africa because of a foot injury.     The 24-year-old will miss Sunday's...

Dave Porecki re-signs with Rugby Australia & Waratahs until 2024

Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce Dave Porecki has signed a two-year extension that will see him remain in Australian Rugby until at least the end of 2024.  The 29-year-old...

Caolin Blade to earn 150th cap as Connacht aim for SA clean sweep against Sharks

The Connacht management team have named their matchday 23 for tomorrow’s URC fixture against the Sharks in Durban (k/o 3.05pm Irish time).     A win for Andy Friend’s side would...

SA Rugby report a small surplus for 2021

The Springboks’ return to the playing field in 2021 ensured the South African Rugby Union (SARU) was able to report a small surplus for 2021, the union reported on Friday.   Lions Series...