Warren Gatland set to roll selection dice for series deciderChanges in back three and backrow look to be on the cards after defeat in second TestSun Aug 01 2021 - 17:29
Stuart Hogg ‘categorically’ denies biting Willie Le Roux in Lions defeatSecond Test in Cape Town saw more controversial refereeing and TMO decisionsSun Aug 01 2021 - 11:10
Jacques Nienaber praises Siya Kolisi’s leadership after South Africa level seriesSpringboks captain admits he endured a tough week in the build-up to second TestSat Jul 31 2021 - 21:41
Warren Gatland: ‘We need to look each other in the eye this week and come back stronger’Lions head coach says they will keep to official channels in discussing officiatingSat Jul 31 2021 - 21:33
Lions Tour: South Africa’s statement win sets up series deciderThe Springboks proved a different proposition in a dominant second Test displaySat Jul 31 2021 - 19:57
Gatland has his Lions in peak physical condition for second TestBullish head coach believes side will get stronger and stronger as the game goes onSat Jul 31 2021 - 01:00
Lions have the ability to withstand expected BoklashGatland’s side have the momentum and the opportunity to clinch famous series winSat Jul 31 2021 - 01:00
Siya Kolisi backs up Erasmus’ claims he was treated unfairly‘I didn’t feel I had the same access to the referee and there’s proof if you watch’Fri Jul 30 2021 - 15:56
Lions ignoring Rassie Erasmus’s social media claimsRobin McBryde says the tourists have full confidence in Saturday’s referee O’KeefeFri Jul 30 2021 - 11:43
Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus’s unprecedented rant does rugby a grave disserviceSouth African has clearly lost the plot and undermined match officials and World RugbyFri Jul 30 2021 - 05:30
Alun Wyn Jones gives Rassie Erasmus rant a straight batLions captain effectively confirmed Dan Biggar is in line to start the second testThu Jul 29 2021 - 16:16
Lukhanyo Am has the silk and the steel to unpick the Lions’ lockBrilliance in World Cup final a glimpse of the creativity centre can bring to Boks backlineWed Jul 28 2021 - 18:58
Jack Conan: ‘If anything there is probably even more pressure this week'Ireland number eight will come up against a new opponent in Leicester's Jasper WieseWed Jul 28 2021 - 06:00
Lions Tour: Gatland sees Murray as key part of keeping things tight early onHead coach believes side need to make a better start to second Test in order to wrap up seriesTue Jul 27 2021 - 19:18
Rassie Erasmus denies he is behind Jaco Johan Twitter accountSouth Africa director of rugby gives bizarre press conference ahead of second TestTue Jul 27 2021 - 16:04
South Africa makes three changes for crunch second Lions TestNew faces in the frontrow and backrow as Springboks bid to bounce back in Cape TownTue Jul 27 2021 - 13:20
Lions team: Conor Murray to start in second Test against South AfricaTourists know a win on Saturday will give them a series victory with a match to spareTue Jul 27 2021 - 10:15
Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus shows us that in rugby, class isn’t always permanentSouth Africa’s director of rugby is a worried man if his tactics are anything to go byTue Jul 27 2021 - 06:00
Lions Tour: Rassie Erasmus’s social media comments stir the pot some moreSouth Africa’s director of rugby highlights incidents from first Test on TwitterMon Jul 26 2021 - 19:27
James Coughlan joins Toulon as defence coachFormer Munster number eight has spent seven years in France as player and coachMon Jul 26 2021 - 17:17
Lions’ fitness worries eased by Finn Russell returnManagement also remain upbeat that Dan Biggar could be okay for second TestMon Jul 26 2021 - 12:56
Dan Biggar’s fitness a concern for Lions ahead of second TestAlun Wyn Jones calls for improvement as he expects a stronger South African sideMon Jul 26 2021 - 07:30
Lions wear down Springboks to stage memorable second-half comebackItoje says improvement needed for second Test: ‘the Springboks, we know they are coming’Mon Jul 26 2021 - 06:00
Springboks stay classy in wake of painful first Test defeat to LionsNo complaints from South Africa despite marginal decisions that went against themMon Jul 26 2021 - 06:00
Warren Gatland delighted with win but expects strong Springboks backlash‘They’ll be hurt from this because they’re an incredibly proud nation,’ says head coachSat Jul 24 2021 - 21:11
Lions claim first blood after brilliant second-half fightback in Cape TownDan Biggar kicks 14 points as Warren Gatland’s side beat Springboks in first TestSat Jul 24 2021 - 19:07
Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for SpringboksDamien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaitsSat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00
Lions can pull through once they keep Springboks in their sightsWarren Gatland's selection seems geared towards a high-tempo gameSat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00
Publisher to end Neil Francis contract after Marcus Smith commentsRugby pundit made offensive comments about Harlequins and Lions outhalfFri Jul 23 2021 - 18:46
Uneasy truce reached between Lions management and match officialsLions forwards coach Robin McBryde outlines meeting with officials ahead of first TestFri Jul 23 2021 - 18:12
Robbie Henshaw ‘mentally and emotionally ready’ for familiar battleHis clash with Damian de Allende brings a Leinster-Munster element to the first TestFri Jul 23 2021 - 14:08
Jean de Villiers: I can’t see a big margin in opening TestFormer Munster centre says rugby can be a shining light in a dark timeFri Jul 23 2021 - 06:00
Jack Conan: ‘The road to here hasn’t always been easy, but it has definitely been worth it’Leinster and Ireland number eight has enjoyed a remarkable change to his fortunesThu Jul 22 2021 - 17:00
Gerry Thornley: Familiarity over fun as Irish sides learn Champions Cup fateLeinster, Munster and Ulster to meet again with Montpellier, Castres and ClermontThu Jul 22 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Some risks, but Gatland’s gut instincts usually serve him wellPicking the right team is tricky and critical for the first Test of a Lions tourThu Jul 22 2021 - 06:00
Champions Cup draw: Leinster and Munster face familiar foesLeinster will play Montpellier and Bath, Munster face old foes Castres and WaspsWed Jul 21 2021 - 13:15
Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan named in starting Lions teamTadhg Beirne and Conor Murray among replacements for first Test against SpringboksWed Jul 21 2021 - 10:03
Itoje plans to ‘influence’ and ‘energise’ second time around with the LionsA breakout star four years ago, Saracens lock hails the return of tour captain JonesWed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00
South Africa rely on core of World Cup side for first TestMatch-day squad to face British & Irish Lions features 17 from 23 on duty against EnglandWed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00
Next season's Champions Cup draw to take place on WednesdayThe 24 clubs in four tiers based on rankings, will be drawn into two pools of 12Tue Jul 20 2021 - 20:20
Three Irish players in leaked British and Irish Lions teamIain Henderson, Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray set to be among replacementsTue Jul 20 2021 - 19:56
Second and third Lions Tests moved from Johannesburg to Cape TownThe Gauteng region is the epicentre of the third wave of the Covid pandemicTue Jul 20 2021 - 18:46
Siya Kolisi passed fit to lead South Africa in first Lions TestSpringboks captain starts in Cape Town after 10 days isolating following positive Covid testTue Jul 20 2021 - 13:08
Dan Biggar has memories of O’Driscoll as he bids for Lions 10 jersey31-year-old is familiar with the Springboks’ physicality as first Test match draws nearTue Jul 20 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Conor Murray should start first Lions Test matchSouth Africa A defeat not enough to suggest Ireland scrumhalf won’t be picked at nineTue Jul 20 2021 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong ready for ‘big boys’ rugby’ in opening Lions TestIreland prop hasn’t faced world champions Springboks since win in November 2017Mon Jul 19 2021 - 16:31
Steve Tandy and Lions coaching team facing ‘massive decisions’Of the 41 players now in the squad only Finn Russell has been ruled out with injuryMon Jul 19 2021 - 12:56
Plenty for Warren Gatland to mull as Lions prepare for Springboks testTourists look set to spend the rest of summer in Cape Town as the Test series looms largeMon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi a doubt for first Lions TestBackrow was absent from Bulls defeat as he continues recovery from Covid-19Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00
Warren Gatland giving no hints on Lions first Test lineupSelection for next week’s meeting with South Africa remains up in the airSat Jul 17 2021 - 20:46
