Marcus Smith

Sam Warburton backs English pair to shine on tour in 2025

Former British and Irish Lions' captain Sam Warburton says he can’t wait for the Lions tour to Australia in 2025 and has picked out two Englishmen as potential standout stars for the trip...

'10s have to be attackers' - Gregor Townsend

British and Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend says fly-halves Finn Russell and Marcus Smith are the future of Test rugby.   Speaking on Sunday after Lions defeat to the Springboks in the...

Woodward: Brave selection calls need to be made by Gatland and Co.

Sir Clive Woodward has called on Warren Gatland to make changes in his back three as well as in the halfbacks for the third test against the Springboks on Saturday.    With the Series...

Marcus Smith: On Fire v Stormers

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

As expected, the British & Irish Lions trampled their last opponents before they tackle the Springboks in the first test.    The final whistle sounded with the scoreboard reading...

Smith turns Gatland's head with starring role for Lions as Springboks series looms

Marcus Smith played himself into contention to start the first Test against South Africa after a debut for the British and Irish Lions that delighted Warren Gatland.   Coach Gatland also expressed...

Stormers vs B&I Lions aftermath: what the experts say

After their loss to South Africa A on Wednesday evening, the British & Irish Lions picked themselves up and put the Stormers to the sword, 49-3, in Cape Town in their last match before the much-anticipated...

Jones back as Gatland's men deliver seven-try show

Warren Gatland was given plenty to consider after an impressive Lions display as the tourists dismantled the Stormers in Cape Town.   Alun Wyn Jones returned to British and Irish Lions action in...

British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v the Stormers

Here is how we rated the British and Irish Lions in their final game before the test series.    15. Stuart Hogg - 7  Captaining the tourists for the second time, Hogg grew into the...

WATCH: Smith and Daly combine to put Conan in for the try

Great work by Marcus Smith as he shapes to shift it wide, squares up and puts Elliot Daly away on the inside before the England man finds Jack Conan for the try   How good?! 🔥Smith ➡️ Daly...