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British & Irish Lions likely to reject 'generous' hosting offer from Australia

5 years ago by The Guardian

Rugby Australia chairman believes tour could be a successBehind-closed-doors in South Africa looks likeliest solutionThe British & Irish Lions have confirmed Australia’s surprise offer to stage this...

Inside Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations Bubble

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

As the final countdown to the Guinness Six Nations begins, and excitement builds ahead of the opening round of matches next weekend, there is no doubt that the 2021 Championship will be different for a...

Inside Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations Bubble

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

As the final countdown to the Guinness Six Nations begins, and excitement builds ahead of the opening round of matches next weekend, there is no doubt that the 2021 Championship will be different for a...

Australia offer to host Lions v South Africa series

5 years ago by Rugby World

Could the best of Britain and Ireland play the Springboks Down Under this summer?New destination: Could the Lions play the Springboks in Australia? (Getty Images)Could the best of Britain and Ireland play...

Springboks to play British & Irish Lions in Australia?

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an intriguing development regarding the scheduled 2021 British & Irish Lions tour, Rugby Australia has offered to host the spectacle between the Lions and the World Champion Springboks on Australian...

Rugby Australia makes surprise offer to host Lions series against South Africa

5 years ago by The Guardian

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan confirms offerCovid-19 means tour is unlikely to go ahead in South AfricaHopes that the British & Irish Lions Tests against South Africa could take place this...

Tadhg Furlong comes through unscathed as Leinster bag seven tries in bonus-point victory over Scarlets

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Faced with the twin objectives of completing their overhaul of Ulster at the top of Conference A in the Guinness Pro14, and delivering Tadhg Furlong safe and sound to Ireland camp, Leinster ticked both...

Furlong Helps Leinster On Their Way To Convincing Victory

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Academy youngsters Max O’Reilly and David Hawkshaw both scored their first senior tries as Leinster cruised to a 52-25 bonus point victory over the Scarlets tonight. Leo Cullen’s charges left...

Hanrahan Rescues Win For Munster With Last-Gasp Drop Goal

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

JJ Hanrahan came off the bench to fire home a decisive last-minute drop goal in Munster’s 18-16 Guinness PRO14 win away to Benetton Rugby. Johann van Graan’s men could have few complaints if...

A tribute to rugby fans

5 years ago by Rugby World

As the absence of crowds is felt throughout sport, Rugby World columnist Stephen Jones hails the game’s lifeblood – supportersPacked: Ireland supporters celebrate as Jordan Larmour scores against Wales...