Lions Tour

HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa A v British & Irish Lions

Hogg reflects on 2017 disappointment

British & Irish Lions captain for Saturday, Stuart Hogg, recently opened up regarding the hardship he experienced after having his 2017 Lions tour cut short.    Hogg was sent home after...

Habana: Alun Wyn Jones is 'monumental' for the Lions

The British and Irish Lions have been lifted by the return of Alun Wyn Jones, who Bryan Habana believes is one of rugby's inspiring figures.     Alun Wyn Jones is "monumental" for the British...

The Six Stormers Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions

Warren Gatland's charges face their final provincial test on Saturday when they front up against the Stormers off the back of their first defeat in 2021.      Western Province almost...

SA 'A' vs Lions aftermath: what the experts said

For the first time on the 2021 tour, the British & Irish Lions tasted the bitterness of defeat as they fell to a physically intimidating and fiery South Africa A team.    The writing was...

Ernst van Rhyn leads Stormers against British and Irish Lions

Lock Ernst van Rhyn will captain the DHL Stormers in their encounter with the British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.     The DHL Stormers face the tourists in their last...

South Africa A v British and Irish Lions Top Performers

Joseph Dweba - South Africa 'A':     Despite only playing the first half of the game, Dweba put in a performance worthy of a full game. Dweba gained a solid 19 metres that proved vital to...

Itoje relishing Jones competition as Lions lock returns

Alun Wyn Jones will make his return to the British and Irish Lions squad after making a remarkable comeback from injury.     Maro Itoje is looking forward to the competition Alun Wyn Jones...

British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v South Africa 'A'

The British and Irish Lions suffered a first defeat in eight matches as Warren Gatland's team came unstuck against South Africa A.   The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of their...

Springboks' World Cup stars punish Gatland's men

The British and Irish Lions suffered a first defeat in eight matches as Warren Gatland's team came unstuck against South Africa A.     The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat...