Exeter Chiefs players react to Jack Nowell's inclusion in the...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoFollowing the news that Exeter Chiefs' full-back Jack Nowell has been included in the Lions' squad ahead of their upcoming tour of New Zealand, the 24-year-old's players past and present took to social...
Brendan Fanning: Ireland have 11 Lions - but eight omissions shouldn't schedule summer plans just yet
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIf the following welcome on-stage to Sam Warburton suggested a denial of the obvious – “Sam, many many congratulations…the secret is finally out” – then at least the unveiling of rest of the...
England hopefuls waiting for Eddie's call
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionSo the Lions Leaks are now finished. Players like Jamie Roberts and Dylan Hartley just two of the senior players seeing their fortunes ebb and flow as rumours gained pace.
British & Irish Lions 41-man squad revealed
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Warburton has been announced as the Lions captain for the 2017 Tour to New Zealand this summer. England captain Dylan Hartley has been omitted from the squad as one of the more high profile absentees,...
British & Irish Lions: Two Scots named in 2017 squad
9 years ago by The ScotsmanTwo Scots have been named in the Lions squad to tour New Zealand in the summer.
Warburton leads as CJ Stander becomes a Lion
9 years ago by iol.co.zaThe 28-year-old Wales loose forward becomes just the second man after England great Martin Johnson (1997 and 2001) to lead the Lions on two tours.
The British and Irish Lions squad for the 2017 tour
9 years ago by In The LooseThe time has come for Warren Gatland to announce his squad for the British and Irish Lions tour in less than two months time. The Lions will travel to New Zealand for their first game on 3rd of June against...
LIVE: British & Irish Lions 2017 Tour Squad Announcement
9 years ago by Rugby DumpWatch an official live stream of the 2017 British and Irish Lions squad announcement here, with more details to follow later. The Lions face 10 tough challenges in New Zealand, including three Tests against...
British and Irish Lions call for Leicester Tigers stars Ben...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers' duo Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have been named in the British and Irish Lions squad which will take on the All Blacks this summer.It was no surprise that the pair were named in Warren Gatland...
The Lions XV that are not to be
9 years ago by In The LooseWith the Lions announcement due today, here’s a look at fifteen men who have no chance of being on the plane to New Zealand but would undoubtedly have a huge amount to offer to any squad. This is...
