British & Irish Lions

Alun Wyn Jones returns to the British and Irish Lions squad

The British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has today confirmed that Tour captain Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales) will return to the Lions touring party in South Africa.   The Welsh...

Gearing up for the unofficial "fourth test"

In what is being not unfairly termed an unofficial “fourth test”, South Africa ‘A’ take the pitch to meet the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town this (Wednesday) evening.     Rassie...

PREVIEW: Lions in roaring form and relishing South Africa A challenge

Coronavirus cases in the South Africa camp have left the Springboks short of match practice, with a strong A side named against the Lions.   The British and Irish Lions expect to see their seven-match...

Warren Gatland & Conor Murray preview the Lions vs South Africa 'A'

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland and captain Conor Murray spoke to the media on Monday afternoon ahead of Wednesday's warm-up game against South Africa 'A'.    

Welfare-focused rugby law trials to be implemented globally

World Rugby has announced welfare-focused initiatives within a package of law amendments that will be trialled globally in competitions that start after 1 August, 2021, reflecting the sport’s ongoing...

Kolbe and de Klerk excited for Lions challenge

Two of the Springboks’ overseas contingent spoke to the press yesterday and are itching to pull on their country’s colours once more.    Cheslin Kolbe and Faf de Klerk –...

Rassie's argument for a second SA 'A' vs Lions match

Springboks’ director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has put forward his reasoning for wanting to have a second SA ‘A’ vs British & Irish Lions match scheduled for this coming Saturday.    Currently,...

Rassie Erasmus provides an update on Duane Vermeulen

SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has provided an update on loose forward Duane Vermeulen.    Speaking to the media after the South Africa A team announcement, Erasmus...

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Lions Tour 2021: Rassie Erasmus on if he is hoping to surprise the Lions after the SA A selection