Lions

RIP Springbok World Cup '95 winner Hannes Strydom

Mr Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union, paid tribute to former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom, a member of the Rugby World Cup-winning squad in 1995, who sadly passed away in a car...

Ulster edge to victory over Emirates Lions

Ulster came from behind to beat the Lions 24-17 at a windswept Kingspan Stadium scoring three tries to the visitors’ two in game which was in the balance throughout. James Hume, Jacob Stockdale...

Bleak Vodacom URC weekend for South Africa

Difficult conditions, a lack of discipline and a little bit of unluckiness were part of the mix as all four South African teams came up short in the fifth round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship...

Maro Itoje’s future in England plunged into doubt after Saracens ask him to take pay cut

Maro Itoje’s England and Saracens future has been plunged into doubt after it emerged the lock has been asked to take a 50 per cent pay cut by the north London club. Saracens fear the British and...

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Scarlets welcome back Johnny Williams for Dublin trip

Wales international Johnny Williams returns to the Scarlets side for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round five match with Leinster in Dublin (19:35; S4C). Williams has overcome a hamstring...

State Unions Call For Resignation of RUGBY AUSTRALIA Chair

Six Rugby Australia member unions, including Queensland, ACT and West Australia, have today called on Rugby Australia Chair Hamish McLennan to immediately resign from the Board. The unions have sent...

George North approaches Provence Rugby - reports

Currently second in Pro D2, Provence Rugby is also very active on the transfer market and is working hard to secure the services of Welsh star, George North. The Aix leaders want the great dynamic launched...

Belfast holds key to Emirates Lions hot streak

After a rough start to the season, the unheralded Emirates Lions have rediscovered their roar and are licking their lips at the prospect of returning to South Africa with the prize scalp of Ulster in Belfast.   Winless...

British Irish & Lions announce strategic partnership with Premiership rugby and United Rugby Championship

The British & Irish Lions have today announced the formation of a historic partnership with Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship for the 2025 Lions Tour to Australia. The strategic...