"I am very grateful that I can do it on my terms" - Dan Carter calls time on his career
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter, twice a World Cup winner and rugby union's record international points scorer, has announced his retirement. New Zealand great Dan Carter has announced his retirement from...
Support growing for Australia to host the Lions Tour - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is growing support for staging the British and Irish Lions series against South Africa in Australia, according to a report in the Telegraph. According to the report, the blueprint for hosting...
McGeechan's Lions XV: Russell, Farrell the 10-12 axis
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbySir Ian McGeechan has selected his British and Irish Lions team to face world champions South Africa this summer.
Itoje: Education, ambition, and potential Lions captaincy
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEngland player Maro Itoje speaks to Sky Sports about his route into rugby, learning about black history, being inspired by Lewis Hamilton, and the significance of potentially being the first black British...
Obituary: John Pullin
5 years ago by Irish IndependentJohn Pullin, who has died aged 79, had an outstanding career for England and the British and Irish Lions, but he will always be remembered for the opening line of a speech he made as the losing England...
British and Irish Lions committed to staging a 'traditional tour of South Africa'
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions chairman Jason Leonard says it may take until April to make a final decision on the tour to South Africa. Leonard says the board remains committed to staging a...
Six Nations: Which Scots are in British & Irish Lions contention?
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBBC Scotland assesses which of Gregor Townsend's squad are in contention to be selected for the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.
Lions team selector: Who impressed you in 6N?
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyAfter the opening round of the 2021 Six Nations, have a go at picking your British and Irish Lions XV from the players that started, played significant minutes or had a significant impact off the bench.
Eight Scots included in McGeechan's latest Lions XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan was certainly impressed by Scotland in the opening weekend of the Six Nations. The former Lions coach selected no less than eight Scottish players...
Lions Watch: Who impressed on Six Nations opening weekend?
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland was in London and Cardiff as all four nations were in action this weekend, so who stood out?
