Treadwell and Tracy to make first Ireland starts
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsLock Kieran Treadwell and hooker James Tracy will make their first starts for Ireland in Saturday's second Test against Japan.
Ford to become Scotland's record cap holder
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland hooker Ross Ford will earn his 110th cap on Saturday as the Scots conclude their summer tour against Fiji.
Audacious Warren Gatland picks back three to rival Kiwis
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: That is a very clever Lions selection, with Warren Gatland and his coaches pulling a few rabbits out of the hat. I will hazard a guess that the Kiwis weren't expecting that. ,
O'Mahony to captain Lions against New Zealand
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFlanker Peter O'Mahony is named British and Irish Lions skipper for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
Read to captain New Zealand in first Lions Test
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNumber eight Kieran Read returns from injury to captain New Zealand in the first Test against the Lions in Auckland on Saturday.
Wales summer tour: Tyler Morgan has great opportunity - Roberts
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Jamie Roberts says new centre partner Tyler Morgan has impressed in training for Friday's Test against Samoa.
Francis Saili: Harlequins sign Munster and former All Blacks centre
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership club Harlequins sign Munster and former New Zealand centre Francis Saili on a "long-term" contract.
James Phillips: Bath sign Bristol forward on one-year deal
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership club Bath sign versatile forward James Phillips from relegated rivals Bristol on a one-year contract.
Rory Thornton: Ospreys lock eager for Wales debut against Samoa
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsLock Rory Thornton says he is "champing at the bit" ahead of winning his first Wales cap against Samoa.
North has one Test to perform - Kirwan
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsGeorge North should start the Lions first Test against New Zealand, but it may be his only chance, says All Blacks great John Kirwan.
