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
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
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
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
Calm before the storm as Lions return to winning ways in Cape TownRobbie Henshaw unscathed as tourists warm up for main event with Stormers winSat Jul 17 2021 - 19:46
Gerry Thornley: Convincing Lions win vital against capable StormersTourists keen to perform well in final game before opening Test against South AfricaSat Jul 17 2021 - 07:00
South Africa A name side to take on Bulls in Cape TownDamian de Allende one of three players retained from win over LionsFri Jul 16 2021 - 15:54
Robbie Henshaw’s ‘all-round’ qualities keep him in contention for Lions’ first TestBacks coach Gregor Townsend praises Ireland centre ahead of Stormers clashFri Jul 16 2021 - 15:39
Alun Wyn Jones looks set to lead Lions in first Test against South AfricaWales secondrow set for game time off the bench against the Stormers on SaturdayFri Jul 16 2021 - 06:00
Jack Conan: ‘We’re definitely making the most of a strange situation’Ireland number eight taking nothing for granted as he gets set for third Saturday startThu Jul 15 2021 - 15:55
Warren Gatland admits Lions selection is wide open for first Test‘It’s probably fluid in terms of 60 or 70 per cent’Thu Jul 15 2021 - 14:58
Marcus Smith named at 10 in Lions XV for clash with StormersThere are four Irish players in the starting team, with Robbie Henshaw at inside centreThu Jul 15 2021 - 12:05
Lions get a rude awakening as South Africa A hand out a bruising defeatYet again Warren Gatland’s side struggled resourcing their own ball at the breakdownWed Jul 14 2021 - 23:29
Warren Gatland: ‘It was as close to a Test match as you’re going to get’Lions coach believes tough game against South Africa A will stand to his sideWed Jul 14 2021 - 22:20
Alun Wyn Jones set to resume Lions captaincy on his return to squadWarren Gatland also confirms Rónan Kelleher will arrive in South Africa on ThursdayWed Jul 14 2021 - 19:02
Lions make late changes as Liam Williams and Owen Farrell step upJosh Adams and Dan Biggar will miss the game against South Africa AWed Jul 14 2021 - 18:52
All-Ireland Leagues to return after 19 months in SeptemberWomen’s All-Ireland League will start things off on September 25thWed Jul 14 2021 - 18:34
Confirmed: Alun Wyn Jones returns to Lions touring partyTour captain dislocated his shoulder against Japan just two and a half weeks agoWed Jul 14 2021 - 13:50
World Rugby launches a far-reaching array of reformsIndependent panel will assess when players should return to play from concussionWed Jul 14 2021 - 12:46
Rónan Kelleher called up to the British and Irish Lions squadThe 23-year-old scored four tries in a test against the USA Eagles last SaturdayWed Jul 14 2021 - 11:30
Lions face ‘fourth Test’ as big guns to lead South Africa ‘A’ sideGatland wise to reject second clash with side featuring 12 World Cup-winning playersWed Jul 14 2021 - 06:00
Frustrated Cooney to concentrate on his Ulster dutiesScrumhalf disappointed at the way he has been overlooked in the Ireland pecking orderWed Jul 14 2021 - 06:00
John Cooney hoping neck injury won’t delay his start to seasonUlster scrumhalf picked up the strain when concussed during loss to LeicesterTue Jul 13 2021 - 13:02
Gerry Thornley: Andy Farrell’s best move of the season was to enlist Paul O’ConnellThe youthful, vibrant romp over the USA was an enjoyable way to sign off for the campaignTue Jul 13 2021 - 06:00
Lions lock Maro Itoje condemns racist abuse of England footballers‘The England football team inspired the nation and inspired people all across the globe’Mon Jul 12 2021 - 16:04
Alun Wyn Jones and Rónan Kelleher could join Lions in South AfricaTourists to face strong South Africa A side with 18 World Cup winners in the squadMon Jul 12 2021 - 14:58
Conor Murray captains Lions for first time against South Africa ‘A’Warren Gatland has made 12 changes to his side for Wednesday’s warm-up matchMon Jul 12 2021 - 10:47
Four-try Rónan Kelleher leads Ireland to convincing win over USAJet-heeled Robert Baloucoune back to his best as he scores Ireland’s first of 10 triesMon Jul 12 2021 - 06:00
