Rugby bosses confirm shorter Lions tours
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand this summer will be the last in its existing six-week format, Premiership Rugby has confirmed. Mark McCafferty, chief executive of the umbrella organisation...
McCafferty Looks At Pros And Cons Of New Global Season
9 years ago by Running RugbyPremiership Rugby chief executive, Mark McCafferty has discussed the impact and opportunities presented by the new global season at a launch event this week including the shortening of the Lions tour period,...
We must take chances to beat New Zealand - Lions hooker Owens
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsKen Owens says the 2017 Lions can beat New Zealand if they avoid the pitfalls Wales succumbed to on tour in 2016.
Miles' greatest Lions: 40-31
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyMiles Harrison continues his countdown to the 2017 Lions tour with a player each day from his list of the 50 greatest Lions.
Young feels for Haskell
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps director of rugby Dai Young is full of sympathy for James Haskell after his omission from the British and Irish Lions squad.
Cullen eases fears as Lions duo set to be fit for Pro12 title run-in
9 years ago by Irish IndependentLeo Cullen has eased fears surrounding the fitness of Lions duo Sean O'Brien and Robbie Henshaw as both are set to play a part in the Guinness PRO12 run-in.
World Cup groupings may draw little comfort for Ireland
9 years ago by Irish IndependentNo sooner has the Six Nations finished, the Lions squad been announced and the Champions Cup finalists for 2017 decided and the World Cup draw for Japan comes firmly into view. World Rugby and the Japanese...
'You're also in many ways facing the New Zealand public' - Rory Best
9 years ago by Irish IndependentRory Best is looking forward to sharing Ireland's Chicago experience with his fellow Lions team-mates ahead of this summer's tour.
Stuart Barnes' talking points
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyStuart Barnes on the Lions squad, the European semi-finals, and the plight of fly-halves and their drop goals...
Worcester Warriors: Donncha O'Callaghan signs new contract at the age of 38
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Ireland and Lions lock forward Donncha O'Callaghan signs a new contract with Worcester, at the age of 38.
