British & Irish Lions

Springbok and Lions 10's Face Off In The Top 14

Pau and Racing 92 have named their sides to play in the Top 14 opening game of the weekend tomorrow. Apart from the blockbuster backline named by the visitors, all eyes will be on the pivots, as Elton...

Jamie Roberts backs van der Merwe for starting test role

Two-time British and Irish Lions tourist, Jamie Roberts backs Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe to 'light up South Africa' for the British and Irish Lions this summer.    The South African...

British & Irish Lions return to terrestrial television on Channel 4

Live coverage of The British & Irish Lions will return to terrestrial television for the first time in nearly 30 years with Channel 4’s broadcast of the -Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup against Japan.       We...

Adam Jones picks his British & Lions Test XV

Welsh rugby legend Adam Jones has made some big calls in his Lions XV to face South Africa this summer.   The former Lions tighthead prop is a big fan of Scotland's Stuart Hogg and Hamish...

Sheedy backs 'world-class' Rees-Zammit to 'tear it up' in South Africa

Bristol and Wales fly-half Callum Sheedy has dubbed fellow Welshman Louis Rees-Zammit 'world class' and has backed the speedster to light up the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.   The...

Gatland covers his bases with 35-player standby list - report

British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has decided to place more than 30 players on his standby list for the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa.   In April, Gatland sent out more than 70 invitations...

British and Irish Lions Players & Staff Take Pay Cut - Report

The British and Irish Lions stars and staff have accepted a 25 per cent pay cut ahead of this summer's trip to South Africa, according to a report by the Daily Mail.     2021 Lions will be...

Tadhg Furlong confirms that he turned down a longer IRFU contract

Ireland and Leinster tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has revealed that he turned down a longer contract offer from the IRFU.   The 28-year-old has reiterated that he is "very happy" with...

Gareth Davies reacts to his Lions selection

Wales to host Canada and Argentina this summer

Wales will play three summer tests in Cardiff this July as revised international fixtures have been announced.   Wayne Pivac’s side will face Canada (July 3) and back-to-back games against...