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Jason Robinson backs Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to ‘make an impact’ on Lions tour

6 November 2024 0 comments

Jason Robinson is backing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to defy his inexperience and take the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour by storm. Robinson believes that England’s […]

Finn Russell: I’d love to forge creative axis with Owen Farrell on Lions tour

23 August 2024 0 comments

The rivals butted heads for years as influential playmakers for Scotland and England but struck up a friendship during the 2021 Lions tour. Finn Russell […]

Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies will provide a tough test for Lions

4 August 2024 0 comments

Nick Cain gives his thoughts on the 2025 British Lions series against Australia, saying the Aussies will be hard to beat under Joe Schmidt.

Who Were the Standout Lions Performers in the Latest Tour?

19 August 2021 0 comments

The overall tour of South Africa was a disappointment for the British and Irish Lions, as they ended up losing 2-1 over the series in […]

Jack Nowell on the comeback trail for Exeter after ninth operation

26 February 2021 0 comments

The Chiefs wing is set to return to action for Exeter next month and is not short of achievements he wants to attain in 2021

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen sets sights on Lions tour

4 December 2020 0 comments

8-cap Springbok Esterhuizen talks Quins, Paul Gustard, and being on the receiving end of an Owen Farrell tackle

Blackett: Joe Launchbury is playing his best rugby ever and deserves Lions call

22 October 2020 0 comments

A number of players outside of Launchbury are knocking on the door for international call-ups this autumn

British & Irish Lions to play Japan at Murrayfield

21 October 2020 0 comments

As reported by The Rugby Paper in May, Warren Gatland’s men will plan in Edinburgh before flying to South Africa

British & Irish Lions 2021 kit sponsor Vodafone pay up far beyond 1997 tour’s level

26 September 2020 0 comments

Jack Zorab talks to the man who brokered Scottish Provident getting on the centre of the Lions jersey on the tour 23 years ago

2021 Lions Tour will be biggest test of Erasmus and Nienaber’s friendship yet

26 August 2020 0 comments

There was a somewhat bittersweet feeling amongst Springbok fans after South Africa had won the World Cup, given that Rassie Erasmus was about to step […]

Tullow Tank backs Stuart Lancaster for Lions coaching gig in 2021

18 August 2020 0 comments

Sean O’Brien speaks of his first-hand experience of working with Stuart Lancaster at Leinster

France defence coach Shaun Edwards was part of Ian McGeechan's staff in 2009

Exclusive: Shaun Edwards rules himself out of Lions tour of South Africa

11 August 2020 0 comments

2023 Rugby World Cup hosts France remain defence guru Edwards’ top priority

British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa to go ahead as scheduled in 2021

15 July 2020 0 comments

The pandemic nor fixture congestion will impact the Lions tour of South Africa in 2021, as Lions announce tour to go ahead as planned

The Springboks host the British & Irish Lions in 2021

SA Rugby admit Lions tour dates could shift to fit global calendar

8 June 2020 0 comments

The 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa could shift to later in the year, bearing developments to the Six Nations and SANZAAR talks

Living with the Lions would be my ideal return, says Dai Young

2 June 2020 0 comments

The ex-Wasps director of rugby responds to speculation linking him with Gloucester

British & Irish Lions select Murrayfield as host venue for pre-2021 tour Test

30 May 2020 0 comments

Lions set to play at home of Scottish rugby for only the second time in history

Ruck It duo Nick Easter and Kyran Bracken back Danny Care for Lions tour

16 May 2020 0 comments

And do the former England international expect many Scots to tour with the Lions in 2021?

British & Irish Lions 2021 tour could be cancelled to preserve home unions finances, report claims

4 May 2020 0 comments

Lions 2021 tour to fall victim to backlogged Test calendar?

Agustin Pichot wants to see British & Irish Lions tour Americas

20 April 2020 0 comments

Standing to be elected chairman of World Rugby, Pichot has spoken about his thoughts on how Lions tours could expand

Gatland’s plan for Lions to play at Twickenham ‘nonsense’, says Willie-John McBride

15 April 2020 0 comments

“I think it’s scandalous that the Premiership clubs in England are dictating the future of the sport” – Lions legend McBride

Saracens star concedes he will have to leave to keep Lions dream alive

2 April 2020 0 comments

Nick Tompkins doesn’t want to leave Saracens but a shot at the Lions tour can’t be passed up

Will Greenwood picks more Scots in Lions 2021 XV than Welsh or Ireland

26 March 2020 0 comments

The shockingly low number of Scotland players to have started a Test for the Lions since 1997

Dallaglio errs towards selecting Maro Itoje as Lions captain for 2021 tour

25 March 2020 0 comments

A fans’ favourite in New Zealand almost three years ago, Dallaglio backs Itoje to be a hit again against Springboks

The players will fight to keep B&I Lions tours alive roars Jack Nowell

18 December 2019 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs, England and Lions wing Nowell talks South Africa 2021 and the preserving of future tours

British & Irish Lions 2021 tour of South Africa schedule release

4 December 2019 0 comments

The Lions will play the world champion Springboks at three massive stadiums in 2021

Lions and Barbarians lined up for Twickenham

14 November 2019 0 comments

The Lions plan to host a match at Twickenham before they jet off to tour South Africa in 2021

Lions Tour 2021 has tasty look to it says former Springbok captain John Smit

13 November 2019 0 comments

John Smith and Francois Pienaar look ahead to the Lions tour of South Africa in 2021

TEAMS: It helps having Lions in the squad, says Eddie Jones

24 October 2019 0 comments

Eddie Jones and Steve Hansen have both announced their squads for the World Cup semi-final

Warren Gatland to take over at Chiefs on four-year deal

28 June 2019 0 comments

The Wales head coach will return home to New Zealand to coach the Chiefs – but won’t affect his duties with the Lions

No Sam Warburton, so who does Warren Gatland feel could be Lions captain in 2021?

12 June 2019 0 comments

Warren Gatland responds to question about candidates to lead the Lions in 2021

Warren Gatland confirmed as Lions coach for 2021 tour

12 June 2019 0 comments

Tour to South Africa will be the Kiwi’s third as head coach

TRP Awards 2019: James Haskell – Special Achievement

5 June 2019 0 comments

England, Wasps and Northampton Saints flanker James Haskell was honoured at the inaugural The Rugby Paper Awards

James Haskell to retire from rugby after stunning career

7 May 2019 0 comments

Eddie Jones pays tribute to 77-cap England flanker

British & Irish Lions appoint Jason Leonard as new chairman

18 April 2019 0 comments

Lions legend succeeds Tom Grace as chairman

Lions Tour 2021: Springboks are considering hosting a Test at 95,000-capacity stadium

5 September 2018 0 comments

The SARU are seeking to reap the financial rewards when the Lions tour South Africa in three years’ time

Wales & Lions captain Sam Warburton retires from rugby with immediate effect

18 July 2018 0 comments

Legendary flanker calls time on his career before reaching the age of 30

Wales to get £1.25m payout from Lions tour of New Zealand

2 May 2018 0 comments

All is good for Wales, but Peter Jackson says all is not well as future Lions tours face threats

British & Irish Lions mark 130th anniversary with one-off ceremonial caps

26 April 2018 0 comments

Lions chiefs launch idea to honour all current and previous players to have donned the famous jersey

Rob Howley talks O’Brien, Byrne and his future after the 2019 World Cup

1 November 2017 0 comments

The Wales and Lions coach made peace with Sean O’Brien in 20 minute phone call

Peter Jackson: Finn’s brief encounter a lot longer than Lane’s!

11 July 2017 0 comments

By Peter Jackson According to official figures, Finn Russell’s fleeting role as a Lion amounted to one carry, two passes and a net gain of […]

Kyle Sinckler arrested in Auckland hours after Lions final Test

11 July 2017 0 comments

British & Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler was arrested by Auckland authorities in the early hours of Sunday morning following an altercation. A statement released […]

FULL-TIME: Yellow Lions forced to settle for draw in Wellington

27 June 2017 0 comments

A late yellow card to Iain Henderson cost the British and Irish Lions in Wellington this morning as they were forced to concede a 31-31 […]

O’Mahony to lead Lions against All Blacks

22 June 2017 0 comments

Peter O’Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against New Zealand in the first Test in Auckland on Saturday. Ireland flanker O’Mahony, who led […]

REPORT: Sensational tries help the Lions beat the Chiefs in Hamilton

20 June 2017 0 comments

The British and Irish Lions will go into the Test Series against the All Blacks on the back of two convincing wins as they thumped […]

James Haskell – I’m not here to drink coffee

15 June 2017 0 comments

James Haskell is a Lion who, in his own words, “got in through the back door”, but after hearing him hold court in Christchurch this […]

Love him, loathe him, SBW is deadly – Lions legend John Taylor

14 June 2017 0 comments

New Zealanders are still not sure about Sonny Bill Williams. Mention his name and, immediately, you are guaranteed a reaction – he polarises opinion like […]

REPORT: Lions go down to the Highlanders in Dunedin

13 June 2017 0 comments

Marty Banks kicked a late penalty as the Lions have suffered their second defeat of their New Zealand tour going down 23-22 to the Highlanders […]

REPORT: Lions suffer 22-16 defeat against the Blues at Eden Park

7 June 2017 0 comments

The Lions suffered their first defeat of their tour of New Zealand as a late Ihaia West try handed the Blues a famous 22-16 win at […]

Big doubts over Dane Coles’ chances of featuring in Lions series

6 June 2017 0 comments

Dane Coles appears unlikely to feature for All Blacks during the British & Irish Lions tour, claims Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree. The New Zealand […]

‘If people can’t put it behind them they never will’ says Umaga on 2005 BOD spear tackle

5 June 2017 0 comments

Twelve years on from the spear tackle which ended Brian O’Driscoll’s Lions tour to New Zealand, Blues head coach Tana Umaga has faced questions over […]

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