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Head coach Warren Gatland explores British & Irish Lions base on Jersey

27 February 2021 1 comment

The state of the art facility Gatland has surveyed this week that could suggest the Lions tour will be held in the UK and Ireland

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

Lockdown exit reveal raises prospect of British & Irish Lions ‘home tour’

23 February 2021 1 comment

The British & Irish Lions are seeking an insurance from the UK government as part of their contingency to host the Springboks in Britain and Ireland

British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa 2021

Relocating the tour to Australia tour will raise £10m for British & Irish Lions

21 February 2021 2 comments

THE Wallabies are prepared to reinforce their British & Irish Lions offer by making the summer tour pay to the tune of up to […]

Dream Team: Exeter Chiefs and Wales wing Alex Cuthbert

21 February 2021 1 comment

The British & Irish Lions tour winner of 2013 selects a star line-up based on the best he has played with or against

My Life in Rugby – Nick Popplewell: Life with the Lions was such a contrast for me

21 February 2021 1 comment

THE Lions tour to New Zealand in 1993 was the trip of a lifetime, I suppose in rugby terms it was the equivalent of an […]

All Blacks great Dan Carter retires at the age of 38

20 February 2021 2 comments

The three-time World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year brings the curtain down on an illustrious career in professional rugby

Nick Mallett calls for Lions tour to be delayed until 2022

11 February 2021 0 comments

The former South Africa head coach and outspoken TV pundit says SA Rugby need to ‘push hard’ for a delay to 2022

Australia must be the choice for Lions | Nick Cain

7 February 2021 1 comment

With the decision on what the Lions will do this summer still to be agreed, Nick Cain breaks down why moving the tour to Australia makes the most sense

John Pullin tribute: A man of honour and player of steel

7 February 2021 0 comments

John Pullin, one of the greatest hookers of his era, and England captain died this week, aged 79

Rugby Australia tell Lions: Play Springboks down here

31 January 2021 2 comments

A new option becomes available for the British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby to play the 2021 tour in Australia, as Rugby Australia offer their helping hand

Lions have become a farce rages Willie John McBride

28 January 2021 0 comments

The Lions legend fears the tours will be squeezed into extinction by the Four unions

Q&A – Jonathan Davies: Playing in that World Cup semi-final was worth the pain

22 January 2021 1 comment

Jonathan Davies joins Neale Harvey for a special interview reflecting on his time playing for the Lions, Wales, Scarlets and Clermont

Coventry managing director Nick Johnston

Fight to save Championship: Nick Cain talks to Coventry director Nick Johnston

22 January 2021 0 comments

The managing director of the Championship club fumes over the lack of collective agreement over the TEC and the absence of RFU directive

Fans’ petition backs Lions tour to South Africa

21 January 2021 0 comments

The petition urging Lions organisers not to switch to a tour in the UK & Ireland has passed 5,000 signatures

Rugby Matters: Lions must be touring underdogs to survive

14 January 2021 2 comments

Brendan Gallagher on the essence of this year’s Lions tour being at risk of being lost

Let the Lions play Australia instead of Springboks | Jeremy Guscott

12 January 2021 0 comments

As cases rise in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, Jerry Guscott says the show must go on – even if it means not touring South Africa

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland

British & Irish Lions plan UK venues to save the Bok tour

10 January 2021 1 comment

Peter Jackson reports on the contingency plans the Lions are working to put in place if their tour of South Africa becomes impossible

Eddie Jones is right, power is only part of the answer | Shane Williams

10 January 2021 0 comments

Shane Williams says physicality is an easy route to take in rugby and emphasis between the north and south hemisphere vary

Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe will join Worcester Warriors

Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe signs for Worcester

4 January 2021 0 comments

As exclusively revealed by The Rugby Paper last month, the winger will leave Edinburgh for Sixways

British & Irish Lions board promise 2021 tour decision is imminent

3 January 2021 2 comments

THE British and Irish Lions say they will make an early decision whether this year’s tour of South Africa can go ahead amid the pandemic. […]

Roberts: New South Africa challenge is step up for PRO14

1 January 2021 2 comments

The Wales and British & Irish Lions centre talks about the new Rainbow Cup competition that will see four South African teams join the PRO14

Chris runs 12 in 12 marathons to support dad Roy

27 December 2020 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA By GARY HEATLY Bond: Chris with dad Roy CHRIS LAIDLAW, the son of Scotland and British & Irish Lions rugby legend Roy Laidlaw, […]

George North to start at centre for Wales in final match of Autumn Nations Cup

2 December 2020 0 comments

North replaces Tompkins for his first start for Wales since the opening round of the 2020 Six Nations

Simon Shaw interview – Jamie George has the right temperament to lead Lions

27 November 2020 0 comments

As a two-time tourist with the Lions to South Africa, Shaw explains his thoughts on the players who are captaincy material

Wounded Welsh Lions face battle for survival

27 November 2020 0 comments

The plight of Wales this autumn could hinder the number of Lions tourists selected by Warren Gatland, should their faults not be fixed

Sexton’s so inspirational – but let’s hope to spoil his 100th cap

8 November 2020 0 comments

THE one key man Wales must close down on Friday night is Johnny Sexton. It will be his 100th Test match and he has turned […]

Omar has credentials to be Lions’ inside man

1 November 2020 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE BRISTOL Bears defence coach Omar Mouneimne would love to be a wildcard pick for next year’s Lions defence coach job if head […]

Gatland closes door on Howley’s Lions tour

1 November 2020 0 comments

By NICK CAIN ROB Howley’s chances of making a fourth tour as the British & Irish Lions attack coach alongside Warren Gatland were all but […]

Jackson column: All Blacks slayer ‘Chico’ faced up to his demons

28 October 2020 0 comments

The man who backed up the injured Gareth Edwards on the Lions 1971 tour but who never started a Test match

Williams column: Gethin Jenkins is a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes

23 October 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams says that if you are to lose Sam Warburton from your staff, Gethin Jenkins is an ideal replacement

Niall Annett targets first Irish ton at Worcester Warriors

22 October 2020 0 comments

Promoted with Worcester back in 2016, Annett’s long haul towards 100 appearances has been subject overcoming harsh injuries

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

Gethin’s a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes

18 October 2020 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It was a bit of a shock reading the news about Sam Warburton stepping down from the Welsh coaching […]

Niall targets first Irish ton at Warriors

18 October 2020 1 comment

TOM VALE talks to Worcester Warriors’ multi-talented hooker Niall Annett Niall Annett must be one of the most respected and admired characters in the Worcester […]

Launchbury fuelled by pain of 2017 final defeat

18 October 2020 1 comment

By TOM VALE Leader: Joe Launchbury wants to end Wasps fans’ long wait for silverware PICTURES: Getty Images CLUB captain Joe Launchbury will never forget […]