British & Irish Lions

'The result was not what we had hoped for, but a number of questions were answered' - Jacques Nienaber

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his disappointment in the 17-14 defeat South Africa ‘A’ suffered to the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday and said the result did matter in the...

PREVIEW: Gatland looks for Lions to stake Test claims in Stormers clash

Warren Gatland will sit down with his coaching team in the days after the Stormers clash to formulate a team to tackle the Springboks.   The British and Irish Lions will aim to protect a proud record...

CONFIRMED: Double-header in Cape Town with South Africa 'A' taking on the Bulls

South Africa ‘A’ and the Bulls will join the action of the Castle Lager Lions Series, as SA Rugby confirmed an epic double-header at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, with the match between the...

Hamish Watson reveals how Louis Rees-Zammit's hair cut came about

Louis Rees-Zammit's latest haircut caught the eye this week with the youngest member of the British & Irish Lions sporting a new lightning-themed trim.   Scotland flanker Hamish Watson...

HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa A v British & Irish Lions

Hogg reflects on 2017 disappointment

British & Irish Lions captain for Saturday, Stuart Hogg, recently opened up regarding the hardship he experienced after having his 2017 Lions tour cut short.    Hogg was sent home after...

Habana: Alun Wyn Jones is 'monumental' for the Lions

The British and Irish Lions have been lifted by the return of Alun Wyn Jones, who Bryan Habana believes is one of rugby's inspiring figures.     Alun Wyn Jones is "monumental" for the British...

SA 'A' Top Stats Performers: tackles, carries & more

The South Africans were at their menacing best when they put the Lions to the sword in the latter’s first defeat of the 2021 tour.    In a furious start, Lukhanyo Am’s men stamped...

The Six Stormers Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions

Warren Gatland's charges face their final provincial test on Saturday when they front up against the Stormers off the back of their first defeat in 2021.      Western Province almost...

B&I Lions Top Stats Performers: tackles, carries & more

The Lions fell prey to a dominant SA ‘A’ outfit on Wednesday evening in a game which provided the fans with a taste of just how physical and competitive the series will be.    SA...