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Siya Kolisi backs up Erasmus’ claims he was treated unfairly

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 claims

Lions ignoring Rassie Erasmus’s social media claims

Robin McBryde says the tourists have full confidence in Saturday’s referee O’Keefe

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 11:43
Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus’s unprecedented rant does rugby a grave disservice

Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus’s unprecedented rant does rugby a grave disservice

South African has clearly lost the plot and undermined match officials and World Rugby

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 05:30
Alun Wyn Jones gives Rassie Erasmus rant a straight bat

Alun Wyn Jones gives Rassie Erasmus rant a straight bat

Lions captain effectively confirmed Dan Biggar is in line to start the second test

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 16:16
Lukhanyo Am has the silk and the steel to unpick the Lions’ lock

Lukhanyo Am has the silk and the steel to unpick the Lions’ lock

Brilliance in World Cup final a glimpse of the creativity centre can bring to Boks backline

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 18:58
Jack Conan: ‘If anything there is probably even more pressure this week'

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 Wiese

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 06:00
Lions Tour: Gatland sees Murray as key part of keeping things tight early on

Lions Tour: Gatland sees Murray as key part of keeping things tight early on

Head coach believes side need to make a better start to second Test in order to wrap up series

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 19:18
Rassie Erasmus denies he is behind Jaco Johan Twitter account

Rassie Erasmus denies he is behind Jaco Johan Twitter account

South Africa director of rugby gives bizarre press conference ahead of second Test

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 16:04
South Africa makes three changes for crunch second Lions Test

South Africa makes three changes for crunch second Lions Test

New faces in the frontrow and backrow as Springboks bid to bounce back in Cape Town

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 13:20
Lions team: Conor Murray to start in second Test against South Africa

Lions team: Conor Murray to start in second Test against South Africa

Tourists know a win on Saturday will give them a series victory with a match to spare

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 10:15
Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus shows us that in rugby, class isn’t always permanent

Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus shows us that in rugby, class isn’t always permanent

South Africa’s director of rugby is a worried man if his tactics are anything to go by

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 06:00
Lions Tour: Rassie Erasmus’s social media comments stir the pot some more

Lions Tour: Rassie Erasmus’s social media comments stir the pot some more

South Africa’s director of rugby highlights incidents from first Test on Twitter

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 19:27
James Coughlan joins Toulon as defence coach

James Coughlan joins Toulon as defence coach

Former Munster number eight has spent seven years in France as player and coach

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 17:17
Lions’ fitness worries eased by Finn Russell return

Lions’ fitness worries eased by Finn Russell return

Management also remain upbeat that Dan Biggar could be okay for second Test

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 12:56
Dan Biggar’s fitness a concern for Lions ahead of second Test

Dan Biggar’s fitness a concern for Lions ahead of second Test

Alun Wyn Jones calls for improvement as he expects a stronger South African side

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 07:30
Lions wear down Springboks to stage memorable second-half comeback

Lions wear down Springboks to stage memorable second-half comeback

Itoje 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 Lions

Springboks stay classy in wake of painful first Test defeat to Lions

No complaints from South Africa despite marginal decisions that went against them

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 06:00
Warren Gatland delighted with win but expects strong Springboks backlash

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 coach

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 21:11
Lions claim first blood after brilliant second-half fightback in Cape Town

Lions claim first blood after brilliant second-half fightback in Cape Town

Dan Biggar kicks 14 points as Warren Gatland’s side beat Springboks in first Test

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 19:07
Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks

Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks

Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00
Lions can pull through once they keep Springboks in their sights

Lions can pull through once they keep Springboks in their sights

Warren Gatland's selection seems geared towards a high-tempo game

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00
Publisher to end Neil Francis contract after Marcus Smith comments

Publisher to end Neil Francis contract after Marcus Smith comments

Rugby pundit made offensive comments about Harlequins and Lions outhalf

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 18:46
Uneasy truce reached between Lions management and match officials

Uneasy truce reached between Lions management and match officials

Lions forwards coach Robin McBryde outlines meeting with officials ahead of first Test

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 18:12
Robbie Henshaw ‘mentally and emotionally ready’ for familiar battle

Robbie Henshaw ‘mentally and emotionally ready’ for familiar battle

His clash with Damian de Allende brings a Leinster-Munster element to the first Test

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 14:08
Jean de Villiers: I can’t see a big margin in opening Test

Jean de Villiers: I can’t see a big margin in opening Test

Former Munster centre says rugby can be a shining light in a dark time

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 06:00
Jack Conan: ‘The road to here hasn’t always been easy, but it has definitely been worth it’

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 fortunes

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 17:00
Gerry Thornley: Familiarity over fun as Irish sides learn Champions Cup fate

Gerry Thornley: Familiarity over fun as Irish sides learn Champions Cup fate

Leinster, Munster and Ulster to meet again with Montpellier, Castres and Clermont

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Some risks, but Gatland’s gut instincts usually serve him well

Gerry Thornley: Some risks, but Gatland’s gut instincts usually serve him well

Picking the right team is tricky and critical for the first Test of a Lions tour

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 06:00
Champions Cup draw: Leinster and Munster face familiar foes

Champions Cup draw: Leinster and Munster face familiar foes

Leinster will play Montpellier and Bath, Munster face old foes Castres and Wasps

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 13:15
Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan named in starting Lions team

Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan named in starting Lions team

Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray among replacements for first Test against Springboks

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 10:03
Itoje plans to ‘influence’ and ‘energise’ second time around with the Lions

Itoje plans to ‘influence’ and ‘energise’ second time around with the Lions

A breakout star four years ago, Saracens lock hails the return of tour captain Jones

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00
South Africa rely on core of World Cup side for first Test

South Africa rely on core of World Cup side for first Test

Match-day squad to face British & Irish Lions features 17 from 23 on duty against England

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00
Next season's Champions Cup draw to take place on Wednesday

Next season's Champions Cup draw to take place on Wednesday

The 24 clubs in four tiers based on rankings, will be drawn into two pools of 12

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 20:20
Three Irish players in leaked British and Irish Lions team

Three Irish players in leaked British and Irish Lions team

Iain Henderson, Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray set to be among replacements

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 19:56
Second and third Lions Tests moved from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Second and third Lions Tests moved from Johannesburg to Cape Town

The Gauteng region is the epicentre of the third wave of the Covid pandemic

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 18:46
Siya Kolisi passed fit to lead South Africa in first Lions Test

Siya Kolisi passed fit to lead South Africa in first Lions Test

Springboks captain starts in Cape Town after 10 days isolating following positive Covid test

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 13:08
Dan Biggar has memories of O’Driscoll as he bids for Lions 10 jersey

Dan Biggar has memories of O’Driscoll as he bids for Lions 10 jersey

31-year-old is familiar with the Springboks’ physicality as first Test match draws near

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Conor Murray should start first Lions Test match

Gerry Thornley: Conor Murray should start first Lions Test match

South Africa A defeat not enough to suggest Ireland scrumhalf won’t be picked at nine

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong ready for ‘big boys’ rugby’ in opening Lions Test

Tadhg Furlong ready for ‘big boys’ rugby’ in opening Lions Test

Ireland prop hasn’t faced world champions Springboks since win in November 2017

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 16:31
Steve Tandy and Lions coaching team facing ‘massive decisions’

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 injury

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 12:56
Plenty for Warren Gatland to mull as Lions prepare for Springboks test

Plenty for Warren Gatland to mull as Lions prepare for Springboks test

Tourists look set to spend the rest of summer in Cape Town as the Test series looms large

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi a doubt for first Lions Test

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi a doubt for first Lions Test

Backrow was absent from Bulls defeat as he continues recovery from Covid-19

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00
Warren Gatland giving no hints on Lions first Test lineup

Warren Gatland giving no hints on Lions first Test lineup

Selection for next week’s meeting with South Africa remains up in the air

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 20:46
Calm before the storm as Lions return to winning ways in Cape Town

Calm before the storm as Lions return to winning ways in Cape Town

Robbie Henshaw unscathed as tourists warm up for main event with Stormers win

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 19:46
Gerry Thornley: Convincing Lions win vital against capable Stormers

Gerry Thornley: Convincing Lions win vital against capable Stormers

Tourists keen to perform well in final game before opening Test against South Africa

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 07:00
South Africa A name side to take on Bulls in Cape Town

South Africa A name side to take on Bulls in Cape Town

Damian de Allende one of three players retained from win over Lions

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 15:54
Robbie Henshaw’s ‘all-round’ qualities keep him in contention for Lions’ first Test

Robbie Henshaw’s ‘all-round’ qualities keep him in contention for Lions’ first Test

Backs coach Gregor Townsend praises Ireland centre ahead of Stormers clash

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 15:39
Alun Wyn Jones looks set to lead Lions in first Test against South Africa

Alun Wyn Jones looks set to lead Lions in first Test against South Africa

Wales secondrow set for game time off the bench against the Stormers on Saturday

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 06:00
Jack Conan: ‘We’re definitely making the most of a strange situation’

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 start

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 15:55
Warren Gatland admits Lions selection is wide open for first Test

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
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