Warburton fit to lead Lions in tour opener
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperSam Warburton has recovered from his knee injury and will captain the British and Irish Lions in their opening match against the Provincial Barbarians on Saturday. The Welsh flanker will play his first...
Whyte & Mackay smooth things over with the British & Irish Lions stars
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionWhyte & Mackay’s partnership with The British & Irish Lions roars into life today as they announce Stuart Hogg (Scotland), Conor Murray (Ireland) and Elliot Daly (England) have signed up...
Anthony Watson: ‘The All Blacks are good but we will try to dominate them’
9 years ago by The GuardianThe 23-year-old wing talks about Lions choir practice, rooming with Stuart Hogg, the good and bad of touring New Zealand and his fear of being finedBeing selected by the Lions for the first time is a step...
Scotland name squad for their 2017 Summer Tour
9 years ago by Scottish RugbyScotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has today named three uncapped players in a 34-man Scotland squad for next month’s three-test summer tour. Glasgow Warriors’ centre Nick Grigg,...
Brendan Gallagher: Scots unlucky that Twickenham defeat was not considered a blip
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperMy heart sunk a little for the Scots on Wednesday when John Spencer read out the 41- strong Lions squad and there were just two Scottish names – Stuart Hogg and Tommy Seymour. It seemed a very public...
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouthern Kings stun the Waratahs in Sydney What an upset as the Kings secure a 26-24 away win over the Waratahs in round 9 of Super Rugby. The Waratahs built up a 17-0 first half lead...
Stuart Hogg’s sights on Lions’ Test jersey after squad call
9 years ago by The ScotsmanStuart Hogg was Scotland’s Lions banker but even he didn’t know he would be on that plane to New Zealand until, like everyone else, he heard his name read out by chairman John Spencer at yesterday’s...
Rugby: Player profiles of the 41 Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBacks: Stuart Hogg (Glasgow/Scotland) Position: Fullback Tests: 53 The Scotland fullback again lit up the Six Nations with his counter-attacking thrust and he is also solid under the high ball. Leigh...
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThierry Dusautoir to retire at end of season Toulouse skipper and former France captain Thierry Dusautoir has announced that he will retire at the end of the season. The 35-year-old captained France...
British & Irish Lions tour 2017: Hogg eager for starting place
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsStuart Hogg is targeting a Test starting place after being called up for his second British and Irish Lions tour.
