British & Irish Lions

SA vs B&I Lions: What the experts said

The Lions saw off the Springboks to go 1-up in the Test series with two games remaining. Gatland’s charges kicked off an inspired comeback in the second half to snatch victory and will now enjoy...

Gatland wary of "Bok-lash"

Warren Gatland is wise to the fact that, in all probability, his British & Irish Lions will face a monumental Springbok backlash next weekend in the second Test.    The Lions managed to...

B&I Lions: top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more

The British & Irish Lions raised their fists in victory in Cape Town last night as they defeated the World Champion Springboks in the first Test.    The arm-wrestle of an encounter ended...

South Africa's problems are 'fixable', insists Nienaber

The problems that led to South Africa's second-half collapse in Saturday's 22-17 defeat to the British and Irish Lions are "fixable", according to head coach Jacques Nienaber.    Four...

Gatland expects 'hurt' Springboks to come back stronger after Cape Town defeat

Lions coach Warren Gatland said the whole squad must take credit for their battling victory in the first Test.     Warren Gatland knows South Africa will be "hurt" by their defeat to the...

Itoje lauds Lions' 'mental fortitude' in win over South Africa

The British and Irish Lions came from 12-3 down to beat South Africa and Maro Itoje says it was down to a robust mindset.   Maro Itoje hailed the British and Irish Lions' "mental fortitude" as...

Match Highlights: Springboks v Lions

Match Highlights: Springboks v Lions

Man of the Match Maro Itoje reacts to the Lions opening test win over the Springboks.

Siya Kolisi disappointed with his side's discipline in the defeat to the Lions.