Warren Gatland

The Five Lions Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions

The British and Irish Lions kick off their Tour in South Africa against their namesake The Lions on Saturday at Ellis Park.    Warren Gatland face arguably their weakest opposition in their...

Lions bid to emulate class of '59 - South Africa tour in numbers

South Africa have won eight of 13 series against the British and Irish Lions, but it is a long time since they have triumphed back-to-back.     The British and Irish Lions will repeat a...

"Conor will allow the other senior players to flourish more." - Roberts backs Gatland's captain selection

Two-time British and Irish Lion Jamie Roberts has backed Warren Gatland's decision to make Conor Murray his new Lions captain.   The centre believes the Lions boss has made a smart move in naming...

Andy Farrell Explains Why James Ryan Was Not Called Up For The Lions

  Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has explained that British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland enquired about the possibility of James Ryan replacing Alun Wyn Jones for the of South Africa.   Ryan...

Alun Wyn Jones targets sensational British and Irish Lions return

Injured British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones could yet make a "miracle" recovery and return for the tourists ahead of the tests against South Africa.    Jones was injured in last...

Gatland on the new Russell/Farrell combination

In naming his team for this coming weekend against the Emirates Lions, British & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland picked an interesting combo to fill the flyhalf and inside centre channels in...

Gatland opens up on decision to name Hogg captain

British & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has spoken to the South African media ahead of their clash with the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg.    Earlier today (Thursday), Gatland...

Warren Gatland & Stuart Hogg on the first week in South Africa, Lions captaincy and more.

Lions stepping into the unknown like never before

The British and Irish Lions landed in South Africa this week amid great uncertainty a month before the first Test against the Springboks.     It is nothing new for there to be uncertainty...

Eight Players Set To Make Their B&I Lions Debut In Tour Opener

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has included eight potential Lions debutants in the Tour opener against the Lions.   The side captained by Stuart Hogg has four players set to make their...