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'Ludicrous' Lions schedule angers English clubs

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

The schedule for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand next summer is called "ludicrous" by leading coaches in the English club game.

Lions tour in 2017 'punishing'

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

The chief executive of Premiership Rugby is unhappy with the schedule for next summer's British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand.

English Premiership chief hits out at scheduling of Lions tour

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Premiership Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty has criticised the scheduling of next year's 10-match British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand, saying it is "not sustainable" for players.

Ruan Combrinck out for the rest of the Rugby Championship

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ruan Combrinck has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2016 Rugby Championship after suffereing a leg injury in South Africa's loss to argentina yesterday.   The 4 time capped Lions player was...

Manu Tuilagi focusing on fitness and Leicester before England and Lions

1 decade ago by The Guardian

After a frustrating time with injuries the Leicester centre is ready to get back on the field and complete his transition from 13 to 12If one player deserves a break in a season that ends with a Lions...

Mark McCafferty urges Premiership Rugby and Lions chiefs to discuss dates

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Premiership Rugby chief executive: ‘People involved in Lions tour must listen’• McCafferty: ‘The 10-match Lions trip to New Zealand is a punishing schedule’Premiership clubs want to be consulted...

Lions back to winning ways

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

The Xerox Golden Lions returned to winning ways in the Currie Cup Premier Division with a resounding 60-12 victory over the Boland Cavaliers at the Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.

Lions thump Boland

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

MATCH REPORT: The Golden Lions scored nine tries as they thumped the Boland Cavaliers 60-12 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Friday.

Boland call up Namibian flyhalf

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Boland Cavaliers coach Brent Janse van Rensburg has made a number of changes to his team to face the Golden Lions in a Currie Cup match on Friday.

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath appoint Merce as captain   Bath Rugby openside flanker Guy Mercer has today been named club captain ahead of the 2016/17 season, with England international fly-half George Ford appointed...