British & Irish Lions

Man of the Match Makazole Mapimpi on the Springboks win over the Lions.

Ugo Monye: Reflecting on THAT Second Test from 2009

Ugo Monye was on the 2009 Tour and played in the First and Third Tests, but here is his recollections of arguably rugby's most physical, intense and brutal match of all-time - the Second Test Match of...

Lions Series 2021 | Interview with Siya Kolisi

Post-match interview with Siya Kolisi from the Lions Series 2021 second test match between South Africa and British & Irish Lions from the DHL Stadium, in Cape Town.        

Kyle Sinckler facing lengthy ban for alleged bite

British & Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has been cited (for biting) following Saturday’s second Test at the Cape Town Stadium.     A statement from World Rugby reads: “British...

Jaden Hendrikse called up to the Springbok squad

Jaden Hendrikse has been called up to join the Springbok squad in Cape Town on Monday as additional scrumhalf cover in the build-up to the Castle Lager Lions Series decider on Saturday 7 August.   Hendrikse...

Lions full-back Hogg 'annoyed and upset' by Le Roux bite allegations

British and Irish Lions full-back Stuart Hogg has denied biting South Africa's Willie Le Roux and says he is "annoyed and upset" by the allegations.    Footage emerged on Saturday of Hogg clashing...

SA vs British & Irish Lions: what the experts said

The Springboks levelled the series in Cape Town on Saturday evening with a 27-9 defeat of the British & Irish Lions.     It was a game with plenty of niggle after a stormy build-up...

Kitshoff hails efforts of Nyakane

Steven Kitshoff has hailed the efforts of teammate Trevor Nyakane after the Springboks 27-9 victory over the British & Irish Lions on Saturday evening.    The Boks managed...

Lions coach Gatland offering no excuses as Nienaber salutes 'great response'

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland offered no excuses as South Africa levelled the Test series in Cape Town on Saturday.     Warren Gatland says the British and Irish Lions...

Kolisi revels in Springboks win at end of 'toughest week'

South Africa bounced back to level their Test series against the British and Irish Lions to lift "disrespected" captain Siya Kolisi.   Siya Kolisi was relieved to reach the end of "the toughest...