British & Irish Lions

Lions Tour 2021: Anthony Watson full press conference 20 July 2021

Boks 'Bomb Squad' altered, not defused

A hallmark of the Springboks run to the Rugby World Cup title in 2019 was the now famed 'Bomb Squad' with Rassie Erasmus taking full advantage of South Africa's riches in the pack with a 6-2 spilt...

Jenkins emphasises role of players not selected

As the British & Irish Lions approach the announcement of the team for the first Test, assistant coach, Neil Jenkins reminded the players of the important role that the non-selected individuals play...

Liam Williams available for selection

British & Irish Lions outside back, Liam Williams, is available for selection into the Test side after coming through his concussion protocols since he took a knock to the head against SA A.    Williams...

10 Players Released from Springboks Squad

Following their announcement for the team to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed 10 players who have been released from the squad.     In...

Springbok milestone for Pollard in opener against Lions

Handré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals...

Zander Fagerson commits to Glasgow Warriors

British and Irish Lions prop Zander Fagerson has pledged his future to Glasgow Warriors, having put pen to paper on a long-term contract extension with Danny Wilson’s side.     The...

England to Play Tonga in November

The RFU has confirmed that England Senior Men will play Tonga at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 6 November (3:15pm KO).     The game is one of a trio of Test matches that Eddie Jones’...

World Rugby: How The Lions *Could* Beat South Africa!

The warm-ups are done and it is almost time for the British and Irish Lions to take on South Africa in Test Match One! The Lions have some weapons up their sleeve and in this video, World Rugby look at...

Lions Origins: Jonny Hill

A sit down with English lock, Jonny Hill, to trace the origins of his rugby journey from Luctonians to the Exeter Chiefs, England and the British & Irish Lions.