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'As good as the Lions was, guys, the best thing in your life this weekend is playing Newcastle'
Sam Simmonds and the other three Exeter players picked for the 2021 Lions were in London on Wednesday to meet up with Gatland and …
Liam Heagney
27 May, 8:05
'A world-class performance team': Wales the dominant player as Lions boss Gatland names his 15 medical, S&C and analysis staff
Warren Gatland is sticking to what he knows best as he has chosen numerous familiar faces on his 2021 Lions high performance staff…
Liam Heagney
27 May, 6:51
Lions players receive first vaccination shot ahead of South African tour
Only people aged 30 or over in the wider UK population are currently eligible for a jab, but the Lions players secured Government …
PA
26 May, 11:10
In pictures: Warren Gatland's 2021 Lions squad assembles for administration day in London
Warren Gatland's 2021 Lions squad have met up in London for an administrative day ahead of their eagerly awaited tour to South Afr…
Liam Heagney
26 May, 9:09
'I'm getting a bit nerdy here': Ali Price names his favourite No9 and it's not Conor Murray, his Lions rival who is currently nursing a pre-tour injury
Scotland's Ali Price has revealed his current favourite No9 and it isn't Lions rival Conor Murray who has picked up an injury at M…
Liam Heagney
26 May, 5:30
'I had no offer from any clubs, I was close to joining the army': Australia's rugby rejects set to shine for Japan
Unwanted in Australia and on the verge of giving rugby away three years ago, Ben Gunter is now poised to realise a child dream and…
AAP
26 May, 0:12
'It would be unwise to write them off': South African scribe's warning to Lions as Springboks stars shine
A South African scribe has warned the British and Irish Lions not to write the Springboks off following the return of key players …
Sam Smith
25 May, 2:27
Lions Watch: Who to watch out for in Jamie Joseph's re-geared Japan squad
In naming a 36-man squad to prepare for upcoming games against the Sunwolves, British and Irish Lions and Ireland, Japan coach Jam…
RugbyPass
24 May, 4:38
World Cup stars return as Jamie Joseph confirms Japan squad to face British and Irish Lions
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named a raft of 2019 World Cup heroes in his 36-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions in…
Alex McLeod
24 May, 1:24
The 'absolute machine' heading for Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions
Stormers head coach John Dobson has some bad news for Warren Gatland and his British and Irish Lions by revealing Springbok World …
Chris Jones
23 May, 8:17
'He has to go on the tour' - England centre not included in Lions has made Jason Robinson's Test XV
Former British and Irish Lions tour veteran in 2001 and 2005, Jason Robinson, has made a bold call by selecting a player that didn…
Ian Cameron
22 May, 7:06
'This was going to be one of the toughest tours of our lives' - The 1997 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa | Spirit of Rugby - Ep2
RugbyPass is sharing stories from iconic British and Irish Lions tours to South Africa in partnership with The Famous Grouse and #…
Josh Raisey
20 May, 7:00
Fan capacity confirmed for next month's Lions versus Japan match at Murrayfield
With just over five weeks to go before the Lions play Japan in Edinburgh, authorities have confirmed the number of fans who can at…
PA
19 May, 6:28
Saracens' five Lions come through hard-fought Championship clash unscathed
Saracens’ five-strong British and Irish Lions contingent led by Owen Farrell emerged unscathed from Ampthill.
PA
17 May, 17:55
'Has to be called back into Springbok squad': The former Bok playmaker making a strong case for a national recall
With flyhalf Handre Pollard making his comeback from an ACL injury after nearly a year on the sidelines with Montpellier, the Spri…
Sam Smith
16 May, 23:38
'Lions team was immense in '05': The bizarre regularity that Lions fans still bring up the Umaga tackle over 15 years later
The tackle put the Lions captain out of action for the entire series and has been talked about ever since, with some believing tha…
Sam Smith
15 May, 20:08
'I have to go on this trip' - What it means to be selected as a British & Irish Lion | Spirit of Rugby - Ep1
RugbyPass shares unique stories from the iconic British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa in proud Partnership with The Famous…
Ian Cameron
14 May, 6:06
The Lions omissions that New Zealand rugby pundits just don't get
Former All Blacks hooker James Parsons has said England’s Kyle Sinckler “offers something different,” after the prop missed …
Josh Raisey
13 May, 14:04
The British and Irish Lions omission that shocked Dan Carter
All Blacks great Dan Carter has shown his dismay at the decision to leave Johnny Sexton out of the British and Irish Lions squad t…
Josh Raisey
13 May, 9:10
The 'lovely moment' that stood out for Mark McCall when Saracens learned Billy Vunipola hadn't made the Lions
Saracens were the club to score the biggest representation on the 2021 Lions but the news didn't arrive without sadness for Billy …
Liam Heagney
12 May, 11:56
Lions coverage returns to British terrestrial TV for first time since 1993
A free-to-air TV deal has been struck by the Lions with Channel 4 ahead of their 2021 tour to South Africa for live footage and hi…
Sam Smith
12 May, 10:28
What Pat Lam said to Kyle Sinckler in the Bristol dressing room last Saturday after his much-praised emotional reaction to Lions omission
The exclusion of Kyle Sinckler from the Lions resulted in Bristol boss Pat Lam seeing his prop react to adversity in an inspiring …
Liam Heagney
12 May, 9:40
'My girlfriend was looking at me like what the f***? I felt exactly the same': How one of the Lions' biggest surprise picks reacted to tour selection
The inclusion of Chris Harris in the Lions squad wasn't met by universal approval and selection even shocked the Scotland midfield…
Liam Heagney
11 May, 8:25
'Large stench of mediocrity': Springbok fans show extreme levels of confidence after Lions squad named
South African fans were delighted following the announcement of Warren Gatland's 37-man British & Irish Lions squad, with sentimen…
Sam Smith
09 May, 18:50
Lions captain Jones targeted by South African media as a 'pensioner' who needs a 'wheelchair'
Alun Wyn Jones has become the target of remarkable character assassination with the British and Irish Lions captain described as a…
Chris Jones
09 May, 14:02
Springboks warm-up Tests for Lions series in trouble
The Springboks’ planned warm-up Tests ahead of the British and Irish Lions series has reportedly hit a snag.
Sam Smith
09 May, 7:06
How a 2013 Lions tip-off broke Chris Robshaw's heart
Despite captaining England and amassing 66 Test caps, a British and Irish Lions call-up eluded back row Chris Robshaw. 
Ian Cameron
09 May, 3:47
British and Irish Lions possess 'a plethora of options'
Lions skipper knows competition for places will be intense in South Africa.
PA
09 May, 3:00
'I've got so much anger inside me right now... but I used it in a positive way': An emotional Kyle Sinckler's extraordinary post-game live TV interview
Emotional England and Bristol prop Kyle Sinckler had to fight back the tears when asked during a live TV interview about his Lions…
Liam Heagney
08 May, 14:06
The comments that may have cost Billy Vunipola his Lions place
Former Wales prop Adam Jones has posited that comments made by England No.8 Billy Vunipola in 2017 may have cost him a place on Wa…
Ian Cameron
08 May, 5:55
Why Eddie O'Sullivan says he has 'lost respect' for Lions boss Warren Gatland
Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan says he has lost respect for British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland after a strin…
Ian Cameron
08 May, 5:22
'Really got me excited': The persuasive effect that watching Elliot Daly in the Championship had on Lions assistant Townsend
England's Elliot Daly hasn't started a Test match at outside centre since 2016 but Gregor Townsend has explained why the Lions hav…
Liam Heagney
07 May, 14:00
A 'Snubbed Lions XV' that reflects the touring side's remarkable strength in depth
Creating one squad out of four teams always means plenty of good players will miss out, and British and Irish Lions head coach War…
Josh Raisey
07 May, 9:50
Lions seeking exemption from hotel quarantine after South Africa tour
South Africa is currently on the Government’s red list.
PA
07 May, 7:33
'That's not a negative slant on the Ospreys, but working with Chris Boyd and Sam Vesty has made me a better player'
Dan Biggar, who has emerged as the British and Irish Lions first choice outside half for the tour to South Africa, believes his de…
Chris Jones
07 May, 6:48
'It's going to be brutal at times': The chastening 2009 tour lesson that influenced Lions selection of Jonny Hill
All the pre-squad announcement Lions lock talk was Jones, Itoje and Ryan but Test rookie Jonny Hill forced his way in for a very g…
Liam Heagney
07 May, 6:34
The real Lions squad surprises aren't the ones making headlines - Andy Goode
There was the usual consternation surrounding the British & Irish Lions squad selection yesterday but I actually love the look and…
Andy Goode
07 May, 5:09
'Made for playing that stage': The South African the Lions couldn't afford to ignore
It was only last October when Duhan van der Merwe became eligible for Scotland but the South African's try-scoring has made him a …
Liam Heagney
07 May, 5:07
'If we do go fishing...': Lions quip over gunboat standoff that unfolded at pre-tour Jersey base
Warren Gatland's Lions are due to assemble next month in Jersey, the Channel Island where gunboats patrolled this week's fishing p…
Liam Heagney
07 May, 4:32
'Kyle's unlucky... Billy, we look at No8s being explosive': Why England duo Sinckler and Vunipola didn't make the Lions cut
England forwards Kyle Sinckler and Billy Vunipola were two of the headline omissions when Warren Gatland announced his 2021 Lions …
Liam Heagney
07 May, 4:05
'Baffling' - Former Lion leads Irish outrage over Ryan omission
When Ireland and Leinster’s James Ryan was securing a Grand Slam, Heineken Champions Cup, a series win down under in Australia a…
Josh Raisey
06 May, 12:35
Player by player - A 37-man Lions squad form guide
A look at every one of Warren Gatland's 37-man British and Irish Lions squad:
Josh Raisey
06 May, 12:24
Winners and losers from Gatland's shock Lions squad
Kyle Sinckler and Jonathan Davies were also notable absentees.
PA
06 May, 11:15
'I didn't get an email' - Courtney Lawes' reaction to British and Irish Lions call-up
The England forward insisted he will be fully past his recent pectoral injury in good time for the tour.
PA
06 May, 11:01
The Grateful Eight: How the SRU reacted to the largest Scottish Lions contingent since 1989
The Scottish Rugby Union have reacted with unbridled joy at the number of its players named in the British and Irish Lions squad f…
Sam Smith
06 May, 10:07
The 15 huge omissions from the 2021 Lions squad
Warren Gatland has named his 37-man British and Irish Lions squad to take on world champions South Africa this year, and there are…
Josh Raisey
06 May, 8:23
Sam Simmonds makes cut but Bundee Aki is the shock Lions bolter
Sam Simmonds has been named in the Lions squad, but Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is among several high-profile omissions.
PA
06 May, 8:11
Alun Wyn Jones named as British and Irish Lions captain
Welsh skipper Alun Wyn Jones has been named captain of the British and Irish Lions, beating off competition from England's Maro It…
PA
06 May, 7:22
Three England players we already know have missed out on Lions selection
Hours ahead of the British and Irish Lions selection and rugby fans are already getting a glimpse of what Warren Gatland's South A…
Ian Cameron
06 May, 4:54
'The fact some ex-players nowhere near as good as him were criticising him wound him up a bit': The making of Lions skipper Alun Wyn Jones
Criticism from ex-players not as good as him was seemingly pivotal in propelling expected Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones back to his…
Liam Heagney
06 May, 4:13
I can coattail him in - Jamie Ritchie keen to join Hamish Watson in Lions squad
Jamie Ritchie has joked that he hoped he could drag himself into the British and Irish Lions squad on Hamish Watson’s coattails.
PA
06 May, 3:24
What Lions boss Gatland said when he first contacted Sam Simmonds earlier this year
It's three years since England last picked Sam Simmonds but the Exeter back row has revealed the assurances received from Lions bo…
PA
05 May, 14:54
'Clear favourite for the role': Alun Wyn Jones set to be named Lions tour captain
The eve-of-selection indications are that Alun Wyn Jones will follow in the Lions footsteps of O’Connell, Johnson, Beaumont and …
PA
05 May, 14:36
'I didn't get an email. Bit gutted': Joe Marler reveals he won't be a 2021 Lions pick
The name of England prop Joe Marler will be missing when Warren Gatland announces his 36-man Lions squad for South Africa on Thurs…
PA
05 May, 14:18
'Sean Holley announced the boys who made it and also announced the boys who hadn't which was a bit weird and awkward'
Adam Jones, who hopes some Harlequins players hear good Lions news on Thursday, has recalled the awkwardness of his 2009 selection…
Liam Heagney
05 May, 13:21
'We have got to have hopes of getting quite a few in': The eve-of-selection mood at Exeter
Exeter had just one Lions squad pick in 2017 but the Sandy Park expectation is for this number to be greater when the 2021 squad i…
Liam Heagney
05 May, 11:45
'Do you want to go?': How shock Gatland call unfolded 32 days after Haskell's 2017 Lions rejection
James Haskell wasn't an original Lions pick in 2017 but a call from out of the blue four-and-a-half weeks later changed everything…
Liam Heagney
05 May, 6:57
4 England outsiders - including uncapped Marcus Smith - said to be in contention for Lions selection on Thursday
Four players unwanted by Eddie Jones' England, including Harlequins' Marcus Smith, are said to be in contention for Lions squad se…
Liam Heagney
04 May, 10:18
9 handling errors, 8 missed tackles, 10 turnovers, 3 penalties and 2 cards... the Moneyball-style stats that could count against Russell's Lions hopes
Head-to-head stats for every position following the Six Nations have been compared and they suggest Finn Russell might be a risky …
Liam Heagney
04 May, 8:39
Springboks injury jinx strikes again at second row as RG Snyman suffers a fresh blow
26-year-old Springboks lock RG Snyman has been out of action since rupturing his ACL just seven minutes into his Munster debut las…
Liam Heagney
04 May, 6:53
'You like to think he has put himself in a good position for selection': Cockerill sizes up the Lions chances of his Edinburgh four
Four Edinburgh players are said to be in the mix for Lions selection later this week and Richard Cockerill has assessed the quarte…
PA
04 May, 6:26
The Lion Sir Clive Woodward would 'unquestionably opt for' as skipper
Rugby World Cup winner and former British and Irish Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward has said that he would 'unquestionably opt for'…
Ian Cameron
02 May, 11:11
Ben Youngs rules himself out of Lions tour selection - reports
Speculation over the Lions scrum-halves that Warren Gatland will select on Thursday will intensify with the Ben Youngs decision. …
Sam Smith
01 May, 15:29
Tuilagi named in Scrum V's 36-man Lions squad
England’s Manu Tuilagi has made Scrum V’s 36-man British and Irish Lions squad despite still being out with an Achilles injury…
Josh Raisey
01 May, 5:58
'I was told to kill myself about five times, that I should be shot and that was over nothing'
James Haskell knows all about the dangers of social media abuse which has seen rugby join football in taking a stand by instigatin…
Chris Jones
01 May, 4:14
Dylan Hartley picks his British and Irish Lions XV
Former England captain Dylan Hartley has chosen Maro Itoje and Tadhg Beirne as his second-row partnership in his starting British …
Josh Raisey
30 Apr, 5:22
The six players who could benefit from George North getting ruled of Lions tour selection
Confirmation on Wednesday that George North has ruptured his ACL has added intrigue to the May 6 Lions squad midfield selection.
Josh Raisey
28 Apr, 13:09
'Heartbroken is an understatement: George North ruled out of the Lions tour with injury
Wales back George North has become the second player in recent days to be ruled out of Lions selection contention with a serious k…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr, 5:39
All Blacks stars predict outcome of British and Irish Lions series against Springboks
All Blacks stars Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara and Brodie Retallick have all offered their thoughts on the outcome of the upcoming …
Alex McLeod
28 Apr, 2:49
Why South African-born Duhan van der Merwe is a deeply compelling selection for the British & Irish Lions tour
If you are looking for a powerful, strong ball-carrying wrecking ball that asks for two or three man tackles on every touch, how c…
Ben Smith
27 Apr, 22:59
'What would be the bigger headline, Sexton or Finn not going?' - Rugby Pod tackles hottest Lions selection debate
Warren Gatland will unveil his Lions squad on May 6 and The Rugby Pod have been debating if Finn Russell will be a selection winne…
Liam Heagney
27 Apr, 13:21
The remarkable progress 2017 Lions prop Jack McGrath is enjoying just two days after hip surgery
Jack McGrath featured in all three Lions Test games in 2017 but the Irish prop is fighting a very different battle four years late…
Josh Raisey
27 Apr, 12:22
Johnny Sexton denied final audition before Lions squad announcement
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton was hoping to play for Leinster in the Champions Cup semi-final ahead of the May 6 Lions squad annou…
Liam Heagney
27 Apr, 9:37
Premiership Rugby's row with the Lions over pre-tour player release has finally ended with an agreement
Players at Premiership clubs in England - and Saracens - faced not being able to link upon with the Lions until after their June 2…
Liam Heagney
27 Apr, 7:38
Haskell names 40-man Lions squad and makes a huge call at No10
With the countdown on for the Warren Gatland announcement on May 6, James Haskell is the latest ex-Lions player to pick his 2021 s…
Josh Raisey
27 Apr, 5:24
The 6 last chance Lions who need a big weekend in Europe
There is only one weekend before Warren Gatland names his British and Irish Lions squad to travel to South Africa this year, but f…
Josh Raisey
26 Apr, 10:59
English clubs to hold crunch meeting over player release for Lions training camp and Japan match
Premiership rugby chiefs will meet tomorrow in an attempt to find a solution to the problem of player release for the British and …
Chris Jones
25 Apr, 9:34
'I always dislike being asked' - Sam Warburton's brutally honest take on who should captain the Lions
Two-time British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has said it is “unfair” to ask him to name his captain this year as the…
Josh Raisey
22 Apr, 10:35
'Hamish Watson is never too small': Ex-Lions skipper's ringing endorsement for the Scottish back row whose size has divided opinion
A post-Six Nations debate has been raging about the stature of Scotland's Hamish Watson and an-ex Lions skipper has now had his sa…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr, 8:07
The three Saracens players ex-Lions skipper Warburton believes will '100 per cent go on tour'
The Test-playing contingent at Saracens have had a hard time in 2021 and Sam Warburton has now given his verdict on their Lions to…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr, 4:21
'We need Pollard in the squad': Springbok flyhalf Jantjies backs his injured rival to make it back for the British & Irish Lions
The 30-year-old, who made the last of his 37 Test appearances during 2019’s Webb Ellis trophy success, last week announced he wi…
Online Editors
21 Apr, 22:35
Rusty Japan plan warm-up before taking on the Lions in June
It has been 20 months since Japan last played a match but they won't go into the June game versus the Lions cold as a warm-up is p…
PA
21 Apr, 12:40
Sam Warburton unveils the Canterbury jersey the Lions will wear versus the Springboks
The countdown to the Lions tour in South Africa accelerated on Wednesday with the unveiling of the Canterbury jersey that will be …
Liam Heagney
21 Apr, 4:47
'Warren knows him, the character and the quality of player he is'
2017's Lions pick Jack Nowell only made his first appearance of this season last weekend with Exeter following injury last October…
PA
20 Apr, 7:51
'With Scotland, Gatland used to stand next to the pitch on his phone, have lunch with us then b****r off'
Tim Visser has said that Scotland have always been “underrepresented” in Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions squad.
Josh Raisey
19 Apr, 12:48
Ugo Monye may just have nailed the Lions with his revised XV
Only two Englishmen have made Ugo Monye’s British and Irish Lions XV to start against South Africa this summer.
Josh Raisey
19 Apr, 6:51
Springbok prop backs 'destructive' Joe Marler for Lions tour to South Africa
Tighthead Wilco Louw has seen first hand the destructive power of Marler’s scrum work and tackling this season.
Chris Jones
19 Apr, 5:30
The Lions selection snub that the Springboks are 'happy about'
World Cup winner Schalk Brits believes the British and Irish Lions have missed a golden opportunity to boost their chances of a te…
Chris Jones
18 Apr, 3:44
Warren Gatland: Clubs don't need extra money for Lions duty
Warren Gatland has questioned the sense of English clubs demanding additional compensation for releasing their players.
PA
17 Apr, 17:09
Nigel Owens on his 'concerns' for an Itoje led Lions and why he prefers Alun Wyn Jones should
Nigel Owens has written that he thinks Alun Wyn Jones and not Maro Itoje should lead the British and Irish Lions tour to South Afr…
Ian Cameron
17 Apr, 10:39
'I don't know if the coaches are talking about me at all' - Danny Care refuses to give up on Lions dream
Scrum-half Danny Care believes he can make his British and Irish Lions dream come true by defying the odds and winning a place in …
Chris Jones
17 Apr, 4:18
British and Irish Lions confirm island training camp to be staged on Jersey
Jersey has been confirmed as the location for the British and Irish Lions’ training camp before they depart for South Africa.
PA
16 Apr, 12:31
Former Wales and Lions captain and coach John Dawes dies
Dawes famously led the Lions to their only series victory over New Zealand in 1971.
PA
16 Apr, 11:58
Picking a British and Irish Lions 'debutants XV'
There will be plenty of familiar faces in the British and Irish Lions squad this year returning for their second, third and, in th…
Josh Raisey
16 Apr, 11:35
Training in sunglasses, golf simulators, casino nights and a fascination with The Inbetweeners - Gatland and O'Connell trade Lions stories
Lions coach Warren Gatland and 2009 skipper Paul O'Connell were guests this week on a revealing new tour show hosted by David Flat…
Sam Smith
15 Apr, 12:28
Potential Springboks given 'reality check' after 500 days out of camp
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has given his potential Springboks prospect a 'reality check' as the British and Irish Lion…
Ian Cameron
15 Apr, 7:54
Bath the latest Premiership club to answer Gatland's Lions selection threat
Warren Gatland ignited a firestorm with his Lions selection threat and Bath have become the latest Premiership club to answer back…
Liam Heagney
15 Apr, 5:04
Hamish Watson has spoken about Lions selection hopes following his award-winning Six Nations campaign
Scotland back row star Hamish Watson has been talking about his Lions tour selection chances following a stellar Six Nations campa…
Liam Heagney
14 Apr, 13:12
Lions player release threat draws response from Exeter's Rob Baxter
Warren Gatland has seemingly ignited a firestorm regarding Premiership player release for the Lions and Exeter have taken issue ov…
PA
14 Apr, 13:10
Premiership officials furious over Gatland's Lions threat to English-based players
Lions boss Warren Gatland has seemingly stirred a hornet's nest with the timing of his threat over players at England's Premiershi…
Chris Jones
14 Apr, 11:43
'An under-appreciated gem': The online reaction to Tandy making the Lions three years after Ospreys sacking
Steve Tandy was a surprise choice as a Lions tour assistant but his appointment has been warmly received by fans and pundits onlin…
Josh Raisey
14 Apr, 6:55
'It's probably not like it was 12 months ago where some would have been the first names on the sheet': Gatland fires England warning
Lions boss Warren Gatland has been speaking about poor England form, Saracens players and why there is still no tour resolution wi…
PA
14 Apr, 4:30
'We discussed 57 players. The door is never closed and it is going to be interesting': Where the Lions are with selection
Warren Gatland and his new Lions staff - including Scotland boss Gregor Townsend - have held the first selection meeting ahead of …
PA
14 Apr, 4:13
Japan name 21 uncapped players in 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his first squad since the 2019 World Cup ahead of the nation's historic clash with the Bri…
Alex McLeod
13 Apr, 21:58
'The Brave and the Bald': Social media flooded with comments on the lack of hair amongst Gatland's Lions coaching staff
The assistant coaches that Warren Gatland has chosen for the Lions tour of South Africa definitely won't be known as the Hair Bear…
Josh Raisey
13 Apr, 9:11
'It was last Wednesday week when I had a call': Steve Tandy on his whirlwind Lions appointment
Steve Tandy never knew he was on Warren Gatland's Lions staff radar for South Africa until a recent call from out of the blue.
PA
13 Apr, 7:55
A Scot and three Welshmen: A look at Warren Gatland's 2021 Lions coaching staff
With 2017 Lions staff Howley, Borthwick, Rowntree and Farrell all unavailable, Gatland has chosen Townsend, McBryde and Tandy to t…
PA
13 Apr, 5:07
Warren Gatland names his four Lions tour assistants
It was November when Warren Gatland was initially due to name his Lions assistants but the announcement was pushed back until now.…
Liam Heagney
13 Apr, 4:37
Hamish Watson 'too light for the Springboks' theory by Stephen Jones obliterated by Scottish fans and pundits like
His form has rightly put the 29-year-old into the debate over British & Irish Lions selection for the upcoming tour of South Afric…
Online Editors
11 Apr, 20:12
Springboks' Lions prep in disarray after Sharks CEO suggests 'Rainbow Cup will be cancelled'
The Springboks will likely have to go back to the drawing board to reassess their preparations for the British and Irish Lions ser…
Ian Cameron
11 Apr, 7:08
Chris Robshaw picks his British and Irish Lions XV
Chris Robshaw has picked his starting XV for the first Test of the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.
Ian Cameron
11 Apr, 3:48
Lions tour strife for Gatland as coaches pull out - reports
Separate reports this weekend suggest that British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has been left short after three key c…
Ian Cameron
10 Apr, 7:35
Owen Farrell cut from Sam Warburton's latest Lions XV
Two-time British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has picked Johnny Sexton ahead of Owen Farrell to start at fly-half in his …
Josh Raisey
09 Apr, 9:37
Five potential big name casualties in a 36-man Lions squad
Warren Gatland opted for a 41-man British and Irish Lions squad to travel to New Zealand in 2017, but is going for a slimline 36-m…
Josh Raisey
09 Apr, 4:37
Row over the Gatland Lions recce in Guernsey continues to rumble
It was over the Easter weekend when Lions boss Warren Gatland visited the Channel Island of Guernsey checking rugby and hotel faci…
Sam Smith
08 Apr, 5:00
Munster provide an update on the extent of the injury suffered by potential Lions pick Tadhg Beirne
Tadhg Beirne has been tipped by many pundits and fans to be a Lions starter but the Munster forward was injured last Saturday vers…
Sam Smith
06 Apr, 12:39
'A smack in the mouth': Warren Gatland's Lions tour recce to Guernsey wasn't universally popular with locals
Despite tight quarantine restrictions on Guernsey, Lions boss Warren Gatland carried out an Easter inspection of rugby and hotel f…
Liam Heagney
06 Apr, 7:30
'If you want to have a go, let's go': Faf de Klerk's message for the big boys of world rugby
Despite being small in stature, South Africa scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is not one to back down from a challenge.
RugbyPass
03 Apr, 22:12
'You get to a stage in life - as I did - when you don't know if you deserve your spot': Ex-Lions forward backs Jones as tour skipper
The battle for second row tour spots intensified during the Six Nations but an ex-Lions forward says Alun Wyn Jones must travel as…
Chris Jones
03 Apr, 5:27
'It's liable to change at the drop of a sixpence': Jason Leonard on Lions tour uncertainty
The Lions insisted last month their tour would go ahead as planned in South Africa but chairman Jason Leonard admits there are no …
PA
02 Apr, 11:38
'That's not going to suit Finn, a bloke that is just going to kick the nuts off the ball': Surprise Lions XV calls as RugbyPass Offload co-hosts agree on only nine picks
RugbyPass Offload co-host Ryan Wilson has clashed with Mike Phillips over whether Finn Russell should start for the Lions.
Liam Heagney
01 Apr, 11:09
'Robust plans in place': Springboks make case for return of fans ahead of Lions tour
If discussions go well it would increase the hope that the Lions series versus the Springboks won't be played behind closed doors.…
PA
31 Mar, 7:54
Fans' poll picks Lions Test team featuring 5 English, 4 Welsh, 3 Irish and 3 Scottish while Billy Vunipola doesn't even make the plane
A Lions app has been taking votes on the squad for the July tour and the collated information doesn't make good reading for Billy …
Liam Heagney
30 Mar, 5:26
10 Lions possibles that could yet make Warren Gatland's plane to SA
Warren Gatland will have a core group of players that are guaranteed to make his British and Irish Lions squad later this year.
Josh Raisey
27 Mar, 3:22
'It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Gats picks him ahead of Billy for the Lions'
Former British and Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has backed Exeter Chiefs No.8 Sam Simmonds to be a shock call-up for the tour …
Ian Cameron
25 Mar, 9:57
Lions statement: 'The board's intended position is for the tour to go ahead as scheduled in South Africa in 2021'
After months of speculation, the Lions have finally gone public with what they intend to do with their South Africa tour plans.
PA
23 Mar, 12:31
The RFU have had their say on where the Lions tour will likely be held in July
With the Lions expected to officially confirm their South Africa tour plans this week, the RFU have gone public early with its say…
PA
23 Mar, 11:17
Another speculative twist has emerged about the Lions 48 hours before official announcement is due
It's been a speculative few months for the Lions and a decision on their 2021 South Africa tour is apparently due in the next 48 h…
Sam Smith
23 Mar, 9:39
What Rob Baxter really feels about England boss Eddie Jones and his treatment of the snubbed Sam Simmonds
Exeter boss Rob Baxter was diplomatic last month when asked about Sam Simmonds for England but he has now opened up further on the…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar, 9:01
Predicting the full 41-man 2021 British and Irish Lions squad
Warren Gatland will now have a fairly good idea of who is going to be in his British and Irish Lions squad this summer, wherever t…
Josh Raisey
22 Mar, 14:03
Just one Irishman and two Scots make Clive Woodward's Lions XV
World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward has gone heavy on England and Wales players in his latest British and Irish Lions XV, with …
Ian Cameron
21 Mar, 6:58
Lions legend believes Tom Curry will beat Hamish Watson to No.7 spot
Peter Winterbottom feels the England flanker can play a major role for the British and Irish Lions this summer.
Chris Jones
15 Mar, 7:18
'I'd have that boy in my starting Lions Test team' - Welsh wing icon tips Rees-Zammit for Lions
Welsh wunderkind Louis Rees-Zammit has been tipped by Wales legend Shane Williams for a starting berth on the British and Irish Li…
Sam Smith
13 Mar, 15:33
Johnny Sexton on why a strong Ireland finish can still enhance his team's Lions chances
February results weren't great for Ireland in terms of players such as Johnny Sexton enhancing their chances of Lions tour selecti…
PA
10 Mar, 6:07
The household name Lions tour omission being predicted by bookmakers
Bookmakers Betfair have 30 players odds-on to make the British and Irish Lions squad this summer, but Ireland captain Jonathan Sex…
Josh Raisey
08 Mar, 12:53
Lions series in the UK still missing vital part of the financial jigsaw
British and Irish Lions chiefs have also denied they have already been assured of government money to underwrite a 'home' series.
Chris Jones
08 Mar, 5:00
British and Irish Lions make decision on Rugby Australia's offer to host 2021 tour
The British and Irish Lions have come to a decision regarding Rugby Australia's audacious bid to host the 2021 test series against…
Sam Smith
05 Mar, 20:43
Ireland boss Farrell the latest to comment on possibly working with the 2021 Lions
It was last October, when doing his last major Lions media session, that Warren Gatland suggested Andy Farrell could be involved o…
PA
04 Mar, 9:54
Steve Borthwick in contention for Lions coaching role
Former England captain thought to be on Lions’ coaching wanted list.
PA
03 Mar, 13:47
Courtney Lawes' Lions tour hopes massively dented as surgery needed to fix Six Nations injury
Veteran England forward Courtney Lawes faces a race against time to be fit for the Lions following his training ground misfortune …
Liam Heagney
03 Mar, 11:46
'Alun Wyn Jones captain for the Lions. End of' - Itoje penalty count blows captaincy debate wide open
Warren Gatland was one of the few spectators at the Principality Stadium on Saturday for Wales’ Guinness Six Nations win over En…
Josh Raisey
01 Mar, 7:20
Australian bid to stage Lions tour doomed by 'minimum guarantee'
Australian hopes of pressuring the British and Irish Lions into agreeing to take their South Africa tour Down Under this summer ar…
Chris Jones
28 Feb, 4:29
'If it has to go ahead in the UK then it is still 15 green against 15 red and it will still be very special'
World Cup winner Lood de Jager insists switching the British and Irish Lions tour from South Africa to the UK this summer would cr…
Chris Jones
26 Feb, 5:56
Lions officials have sounded out UK Government to help host 'home' tour - reports
With the 2021 Lions tour still shrouded in doubt, it is now being reported that board officials have made an approach to the UK Go…
Sam Smith
23 Feb, 6:14
Support reportedly growing for Australia option as Lions officials set to discuss finer details
The response was tepid last month to Australia hosting the Lions vs South Africa tour but momentum has reportedly now grown for th…
Sam Smith
17 Feb, 6:05
Ireland dominate Sam Warburton's British and Irish Lions team of the week
The former Lions captain also selected four players from England, three from Wales, and only two from Scotland.
Sam Smith
15 Feb, 7:25
Sam Warburton poses arguably Warren Gatland's biggest Lions selection dilemma
Two-time British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton believes the Guinness Six Nations has three world-class openside flankers.
Josh Raisey
11 Feb, 9:53
Eight Scotland players who massively boosted their Lions chances in Twickenham
With their landmark win over England, a bevy of Scotland players have massively boosted their chances of making the British and Ir…
Josh Raisey
08 Feb, 8:15
Why playing the Lions in Australia 'would be the biggest disappointment in South African rugby history'
Springboks fullback Dillyn Leyds believes staging this year's British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in Australia "would be …
Sam Smith
05 Feb, 17:30
Deadline set for decision on British and Irish Lions tour and July test window
A decision on whether the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa and other test matches in July will go ahead will soon be m…
Sam Smith
04 Feb, 17:35
The 2013 Lions dressing room team talk that has gone viral 8 years later
It's 8 years since the Lions beat Australia in their Test series but a team talk from third Test skipper Alun Wyn Jones has now go…
Josh Raisey
03 Feb, 10:19
Lions boss Gatland goes ahead with Six Nations scouting mission despite tightened restrictions - reports
Lions boss Warren Gatland was last in the UK in October but he is set to fly in ahead of this weekend's opening round Six Nations …
Online Editors
02 Feb, 7:15
Keith Wood suggests 4th tour option can save the Lions from 'shame of shames'
Ex-Ireland skipper Keith Wood has grave concerns that the Lions will keep its special place in rugby’s hearts if wrong tour call…
Chris Jones
02 Feb, 5:30
A combined Wallabies and France team crafted especially to take down the touring British and Irish Lions
On form, how many Wallabies players would earn a spot in RA chairman Hamish McLennan's left-field suggestion of a combined 'Wallab…
RugbyPass
01 Feb, 22:51
'Why wouldn't we?' - New Rugby Australia boss welcomes Lions but admits they're not priority
Rugby Australia have rolled out the red carpet for the Lions and South Africa, should the Springboks be unable to host the tour.
AAP
01 Feb, 12:06
'You have to be joking': The possibility of a Lions tour hosted in Australia has divided pundits, players and fans alike
The report was met equally by those vehemently opposed to the idea and those that see an Australian-hosted tour as a win-win way t…
Sam Smith
31 Jan, 19:55
'I found that very difficult' - O'Driscoll's training gripe with Gatland after being dropped in 2013
Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has admitted to one of the hardest things to deal with after getting dropped by Warren Gat…
Ian Cameron
31 Jan, 9:28
Lions considering Rugby Australia's offer to host series
The Lions’ eight-match tour in July and August, including a three-Test series against South Africa, is in doubt.
PA
31 Jan, 8:34
Seven British and Irish Lions who came of age on tour
There are not many greater stages in which players can announce themselves to the rugby world than on a British and Irish Lions to…
Josh Raisey
31 Jan, 4:02
Combined Australia/France 'Wallableus' team could play British and Irish Lions, according to RA chairman
Assembling a combined Wallabies and France side to face the British and Irish Lions is a left-field idea on the table as part of R…
AAP
30 Jan, 23:44
Confirmed: British and Irish Lions series could be heading to Australia
Rugby Australia have confirmed reports that the governing body has offered to host the British and Irish Lions series which was or…
Online Editors
30 Jan, 21:16
'I'm just desperate for it to go ahead': Jamie George reflects on one of the best experiences of his life
England hooker Jamie George is desperate for the Lions to face South Africa this summer – whatever form the tour takes.
PA
30 Jan, 17:37
'A lot of people are afraid of saying, 'I want to go on the Lions tour' and making that clear, but that's one of my goals'
Billy Vunipola insists England must hunt down Scotland in search of Lions places as well as the prize of a successful start to the…
PA
30 Jan, 0:10
Wales skipper Jones issues plea to British and Irish Lions tour organisers
Veteran Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones has revealed that he and other home nations captains have been in talks with Lions tour offic…
PA
27 Jan, 12:25
Erasmus says Springboks are 'desperate' to make Lions tour happen
The Lions are due to tour South Africa in July and August but it looks increasingly unlikely that the tour can go ahead as origina…
Ciarán Kennedy
18 Jan, 9:32
Online petition launched for 2022 Lions tour
Amid fears the 2021 Lions tour could be played outside South Africa, an online petition has been launched to have it postponed unt…
Josh Raisey
12 Jan, 9:03
'Some people may consider that sacrilege' - McGeechan offers support for controversial Lions Tour alternative
It is looking increasingly unlikely that the tour can go ahead as planned due to the escalating Covid crisis in South Africa.
Online Editors
11 Jan, 6:05
'Send out a big message to the South Africans': Sir Clive's strategic plan for the British & Irish Lions to flummox the Boks
As doubts grow over whether the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead, former coach Sir Clive Woodward has tabl…
Online Editors
11 Jan, 0:02
Former Lions scrumhalf has Twitter account hacked
Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions scrumhalf Chris Cussiter has had his Twitter account hacked.
Ian Cameron
10 Jan, 13:34
Warren Gatland's sticky situation: where to for the Kiwi coach if the Lions tour is canned?
The possible postponement of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour could create a sticky situation for Warren Gatland and the Chie…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Jan, 21:26
Lions playing South Africa at home in Britain and Ireland is one of 3 contingency plans under consideration
The ongoing situation with the pandemic has left the Lions developing alternatives to the tour not going ahead in South Africa in …
PA
05 Jan, 12:06
Six players who could benefit from a postponed Lions tour
This year’s British and Irish Lions series against the Springboks could be in jeopardy amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in South A…
Josh Raisey
05 Jan, 3:49
The new darts world champion who 'could have played rugby for the Lions'
It's not often darts and rugby share athletes in the way that union does with league and American football, but Gerwyn Price isn't…
Online Editors
04 Jan, 17:39
Not a single Scot has made Sam Warburton's latest Lions XV and there's no room for 3 Welsh legends
Former tour skipper Sam Warburton hasn't included a single Scotland player in his lastest Lions selection, but he has found room f…
Ian Cameron
04 Jan, 8:43
'I'd buy a ticket' - Alex Payne floats a compelling alternative 'Home Lions Tour' itinerary
With major doubt now cast over the viability of the British and Irish Lions to South Africa this summer, the suggestion that the L…
Ian Cameron
03 Jan, 9:30
'Consideration must surely be given' - Should the Six Nations be moved?
A radical Six Nations alternative is being suggested that could see fans back in stadiums and watching rugby - in the northern hem…
Ian Cameron
02 Jan, 7:52
Report: Lions tour on verge of cancellation
The British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa is now in serious danger of not going ahead this year due to the COVID-19 pandemi…
Online Editors
02 Jan, 5:11
'He's grafting and doing all he needs to do': The latest from Sale on Tuilagi's race for Lions tour fitness
Injury robbed England's Manu Tuilagi of 2017 Lions selection and the Sale centre is in a race to be fit for the 2021 tour to South…
Chris Jones
30 Dec, 7:24
McGeechan's latest Lions despatch tips Lawrence, Doris and Rees-Zammit as bolters and outlines specific role for veteran Jones
Speculation about Lions selection will dominate in 2021 but Ian McGeechan has set out his stall early with identification of three…
Online Editors
29 Dec, 6:02
The inside information that could utterly undermine the Springboks during the 2021 Lions tour- Brits
World Cup winner Schalk Brits believes Matt Proudfoot's inside information on the Springboks could have a massive influence on the…
Chris Jones
11 Dec, 5:24
Springboks unveil commemorative jersey for 2021 British and Irish Lions tour
The Springboks have released their special edition jerseys for next year's British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
Online Editors
11 Dec, 0:19
Traumatic brain injury expert not surprised players are planning legal action
A test group of rugby players have come forward in an action against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Uni…
PA
08 Dec, 12:41
Sam Warburton selects just 2 Englishmen in his British and Irish Lions XV
Former British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton raised some eyebrows today when he revealed a Lions XVs selection that featur…
Ian Cameron
07 Dec, 15:27
Eddie Jones has put a figure on how many 2021 Lions he wants England to supply
Eddie Jones has urged his England stars to continue playing their way into British and Irish Lions contention when they face Franc…
PA
06 Dec, 4:00
Scott Robertson sheds further light on 'likely' role with British and Irish Lions
Scott Robertson has shed light on his potential involvement with the British and Irish Lions, admitting it's highly likely he join…
Online Editors
02 Dec, 17:50
Springbok fullback Gelant ruled out of 2021 Lions tour
Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has been ruled out of competing against the British and Irish Lions next year in South Africa.
Online Editors
30 Nov, 14:18
'He is a Lions contender again' - the Welsh star who caught Ian McGeechan's eye
Nobody's 'Lion's eye' is more respected than that of Sir Ian McGeechan, whose musing are considered a major selection bellwether f…
Ian Cameron
29 Nov, 7:26
'Ate us alive' - England's win ended the Itoje vs Ryan debate as fans crown the winner the future Lions captain
One fan was in disbelief about the assertion of Ryan as the next captain of the British & Irish Lions, with the Irish lock 'not a …
Online Editors
21 Nov, 21:31
'Maybe the Lions next': James Lowe tipped for British and Irish Lions call-up following Ireland debut
It's been three years in the making, but New Zealand-born wing James Lowe has finally taken to the international stage in impressi…
Online Editors
13 Nov, 21:47
Ian McGeechan's verdict on injured Manu Tuilagi's Lions chances, picks his 2021 1st Test XV
Ian McGeechan has his say on injured Manu Tuilagi's race against time and sifts through his preferred 2021 Lions 1st Test XV.
Liam Heagney
07 Nov, 8:45
What AWJ pulled out of his luggage on the 2017 Lions left CJ Stander gobsmacked
CJ Stander shared a room with Alun Wyn Jones on the 2017 Lions and he was left gobsmacked by the Welsh skipper's level of professi…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov, 9:27
Gatland breaks silence on whether disgraced Rob Howley is being considered as a 2021 Lions assistant
Rob Howley assisted Warren Gatland on the 2013 and 2017 Lions but his star has fallen since his gambling ban from the sport.
Liam Heagney
01 Nov, 3:10
'There is no anti-Scottish sentiment from me - I definitely want them to do well'
Just five of the 78 original picks for the 2013 and 2017 Lions tours were Scotland players but Warren Gatland insists he isn't ant…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct, 14:40
Lions and WRU lead tributes to ex-Wales wing JJ Willliams, who has died aged 72
The late JJ Williams lit up Wales and Lions rugby during the 1970s with try-scoring exploits that made him a hugely popular player…
PA
29 Oct, 8:51
Gatland muddies Lions captain speculation by naming a whopping 17 players as possible 2021 skipper
Just when you though the list of who might captain the 2021 Lions was narrowing, Warren Gatland comes along with a list as long as…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct, 18:23
Lions unveil 2021 tour jersey
The countdown is now well and truly on for the 2021 South Africa tour as the Lions have unveiled their new Canterbury jersey.
Online Editors
28 Oct, 5:24
1,844 caps: An all-time most test appearances XV
Welsh skipper Alun Wyn Jones drew level with the world record for most test appearances with Richie McCaw when he made his 148th i…
Ian Cameron
25 Oct, 9:32
'I am not agreeing that the Lions have been suffocated' - MD believes tour still biggest thing in rugby
Following the trip to New Zealand in 2017, there was a collective call for more focussed preparation.
PA
25 Oct, 4:53
'There is no agreement to release English players for the fixture against Japan'
The Lions have arranged a pre-tour match in Scotland next June but there is no player release agreement yet with the Premiership c…
PA
22 Oct, 4:13
Test match against Japan will see Lions play in Scotland for the first time
The British and Irish Lions have finally confirmed their pre-2021 South African tour plan, a Test versus Japan in Scotland.
PA
21 Oct, 3:41
James Hook gives his verdict on which Wales players can make the Lions... and he also has special mention for one Scottish import
With a new book out and a new job at Ospreys, James Hook is well-positioned to judge the Lions selection chances next year of play…
Liam Heagney
03 Oct, 6:32
Video: The uncapped hooker Austin Healey is tipping for a Lions call
Bath were heading for Premiership defeat on Tuesday before Tom Dunn intervened in an inspired fashion that left Austin Healey tipp…
Online Editors
23 Sep, 5:46
'You probably need the ball passed to you to score a try, or you need a coach to like you to be picked'
Gloucester and England wing May had what he terms “a positive lockdown” as rugby union was put on hold from March until August…
PA
21 Sep, 8:48
Former British and Irish Lions star to join Wallabies coaching staff
Former British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling has been named the Wallabies' forward coach for 2020 after Dan McKellar knocked …
AAP
17 Sep, 22:54
Warren Gatland is back in the UK and has started scouting for 2021 Lions tour
Having suffered a Super Rugby Aotearoa whitewash with the Chiefs, Warren Gatland has returned to the UK to start his 2021 Lions to…
Online Editors
15 Sep, 5:11
Ticket hunt starts as online ballot opens for next year's Lions tour to South Africa
With the Lions tour to South Africa now just nine months away, the online ticket ballot for Springboks supporters has opened.
Online Editors
02 Sep, 4:44
'Well, I am hoping 20-plus. I want to see a record' - Eddie Jones sets the bar high for the number of England players on the Lions tour
Sir Clive Woodward’s bloated Lions touring party of 2005 saw 20 Red Rose stars embark for New Zealand – a record number suppli…
PA
02 Sep, 0:49
'I watched in 2009 and ever since I told myself I definitely want to be a part of that'
Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe has labelled next year's British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa as an "incredible" event that …
Online Editors
01 Sep, 2:24
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson reveals how he intends to help the British and Irish Lions
Scott Robertson says his potential involvement in next year's British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa may come in a smaller r…
Online Editors
01 Sep, 1:27
Former British and Irish Lions coach: Why the Lions must reject Scott Robertson for 2021 South Africa tour
A former British and Irish Lions coach says Scott Robertson shouldn't be appointed in a coaching role for the team's tour of South…
Online Editors
30 Aug, 22:18
'I'm probably the last person you expect to hear from'
Despite the pair being at the centre of a refereeing controversy that resulted in a tied series in 2017's British and Irish Lions …
Online Editors
29 Aug, 19:53
Scott Robertson wants in on Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions tour
Scott Robertson has revealed that he approached Warren Gatland about joining him on the British and Irish Lions tour of South Afri…
Online Editors
20 Aug, 17:37
Ex-Lions prop fears union going down the league route to solve scrummaging 'mess'
Former Lions prop Dai Young, who earned international Test caps at both union and league, fears for the set-piece in the 15-a-side…
Chris Jones
19 Aug, 13:19
Cancellation fears growing about the Lions' tour to South Africa
Ticket details for the 2021 Lions tour were confirmed this week by South Africa, but fears are growing that the trip might not yet…
PA
19 Aug, 5:25
Lions tour match tickets going on sale for as little as £4 in South Africa
SA Rugby have unveiled ticket prices for next year's Lions tour with the emphasis very much on value for money to tempt South Afri…
Online Editors
18 Aug, 16:17
Stuart Lancaster has had his say about speculation linking him to a job with Gatland's 2021 Lions
There was much speculation about former England boss Stuart Lancaster when Warren Gatland let slip last week that he had spoken to…
Online Editors
11 Aug, 7:59
Winless Gatland may draft Saracens' Lions stars for next season's Chiefs
Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland may be remembered for a dire reign at the Super Rugby franchise but the Lions coach may yet be ab…
Ian Cameron
08 Aug, 7:56
Club-by-club Premiership Lions candidates: Part 1 - Bath to Leicester Tigers
A club-by-club look at which players from the Gallagher Premiership could make the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in…
Alex Shaw
04 Aug, 13:32
Warren Gatland confirms talks with Stuart Lancaster as Lions preparations go on
Former England coach Lancaster is working at Leinster.
PA
04 Aug, 4:44
Jim Hamilton's 2021 British and Irish Lions selection
Former Scotland second row  Jim Hamilton has picked his starting fifteen for the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour of South Afric…
Online Editors
02 Aug, 12:59
Itoje not ready to captain Lions claims former Saracens coach
While he's a big fan of the player, former Saracens coach Brendan Venter says he doesn't believe Maro Itoje is ready to skipper th…
Ian Cameron
27 Jul, 14:34
Lions confirm Vodafone as main sponsor for 2021 tour
Vodafone (Ireland and UK) have been revealed as lead partner for the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour of South Africa.
Ian Cameron
27 Jul, 6:13
Brian O'Driscoll names his 2021 Lions XV to defeat the Springboks: 8 English, 3 Welsh, 2 Irish and 2 Scots
A year out from the 2021 Lions series versus South Africa, 2005 skipper and four-time tourist Brian O'Driscoll has chosen his XV t…
Online Editors
24 Jul, 7:08
Lions unveil unique South Africa twist to their traditional behind the scenes documentary in 2021
Behind the scenes documentaries have been part of Lions tours since 1997's Living With Lions, but a unique South Africa plot twist…
Online Editors
18 Jul, 6:14
The confirmation all British and Irish Lions fans were waiting on regarding South Africa 2021
There was recent speculation the eight-game Lions trip to South Africa next year might be rescheduled due to the impact of the cor…
Online Editors
15 Jul, 6:18
There's a burgeoning hostility towards Warren Gatland in Scotland
There’s a popular theory in Scotland that Gatland has it in for their players, that he harbours a great bias against them and an…
Jamie Lyall
05 Jul, 8:53
'You walked past me on the bus, shook my hand and congratulated me'
Wales centre Jonathan Davies has recounted his side of the story following his controversial selection ahead of Brian O'Driscoll i…
Online Editors
05 Jul, 7:48
Shock omissions forecast in odds on British and Irish Lions XV that punters are backing
England players look set to dominate Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions selection, at least according to the betting odds of…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul, 12:43
Nine game-changing black rugby players whose stories deserve more recognition
Here are the stories of nine black rugby players throughout the history of the game who deserve to be better remembered.
Rhiannon Garth Jones
21 Jun, 8:25
Gatland has just offered Scotland players an olive branch ahead of 2021 Lions
Having chosen just three Scotland players on each of the 2013 and 2017 Lions tours, Warren Gatland wants that figure to rise in 20…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun, 15:24
Gatland gives his take on speculated 2021 Lions tour delay
Warren Gatland is set to take the Lions to South Africa in July 2021 but the coach has admitted this date could be pushed back fur…
Chris Jones
12 Jun, 8:27
UK magazine names its greatest ever coach - and it's one without All Blacks experience
Warren Gatland has been voted the greatest ever rugby coach, according to readers of Rugby World magazine.
Online Editors
09 Jun, 20:43
SA rugby 'considering' moving 2021 Lions tour
SA Rugby have been collaborating with the South African Government on return-to-train protocols with a view to resuming competitiv…
Ciarán Kennedy
08 Jun, 10:35
Gatland drops biggest hint yet over who his Lions skipper will be
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has dropped the heaviest hint yet that his mind might be made up about who will capta…
Ian Cameron
07 Jun, 4:20
Ben Te'o NRL return timed to imperfection
The announcement that former England and British and Irish Lions centre Ben Te’o would be converting back to rugby league on Thu…
Josh Raisey
06 Jun, 10:40
Lawrence Dallaglio picks the rugby moment of his life, and it's not England's 2003 World Cup win
Lawrence Dallaglio won the World Cup with England but he rates his 1997 Lions adventure in South Africa as the best rugby experien…
Liam Heagney
04 Jun, 13:47
'Your prime as a rugby player is now 25, 26': The Rugby Pod picks its 2021 Lions captain
With 13 months left before the 2021 tour to South Africa, the debate has started over who should captain the Lions and The Rugby P…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun, 14:11
The Rugby Pod discuss who should captain The Lions
With a Lions tour fast approaching, Big Jim and Goodey take a look at who should be the one to lead The Lions in South Africa
Rugby Pod
02 Jun, 4:42
'I'd be lying if I said it wasn't something I haven't thought a hell of a lot about'
The Ireland out-half was the latest guest on Dan Carter's Kickin' It Instagram interview series.
Ciarán Kennedy
01 Jun, 13:02
Speargate: The 2005 scandal that changed the way rugby polices the contact area
In the history of rugby, no clearout at a ruck has ever been as contentious as the one that gave birth to the infamous Speargate L…
Josh Raisey
01 Jun, 11:08
The tragic Springbok that was the focus of the Lions pre-game analysis in 1997
The British and Irish Lions social media account have re-released some of the footage of the pre-game analysis leading up to the t…
Online Editors
30 May, 13:43
Report: Murrayfield set to host British and Irish Lions match ahead of 2021 South Africa tour
Murrayfield has reportedly fought off competition from Aviva Stadium and Principality Stadium to host a British and Irish Lions wa…
Online Editors
30 May, 1:13
Brian O'Driscoll picks 2021 Lions backline: 4 England and just 1 each from Ireland, Scotland and Wales
With the countdown on to the start of the July 2021 Lions Test series, Brian O’Driscoll has fuelled debate by picking four Engla…
Online Editors
29 May, 6:37
'I'm not scaremongering': Ex-Ireland skipper Keith Wood has grave fears for 'complicated' rugby
Former Ireland captain Keith Wood has major fears for the future of rugby, including the complexity of the laws and its precarious…
Chris Jones
27 May, 14:45
The moment Shaun Edwards says will haunt him until his dying day, and who he wants to coach after France
France assistant Shaun Edwards has spoken to The Rugby Pod about the most disappointing moment in his coaching career and where to…
Liam Heagney
27 May, 9:00
The 'absolute monster' Shane Williams feared after on-field banter between the pair went 'too far'
Former Welsh international Shane Williams, perhaps the most elusive player of the professional era, revealed the 'absolute monster…
Online Editors
24 May, 14:11
'Jones is not certain of his starting spot' - McGeechan backs England star to skipper British and Irish Lions
British and Irish Lions guru Sir Ian McGeechan has picked the man he believes should lead the tour of South Africa next year, snub…
Online Editors
24 May, 7:37
Hastings floats common-sense alternative to 'desperate' WR plan for new rugby hybrid
Former Scotland and Lions captain Gavin Hastings believes controversial World Rugby plans to scrap scrums, line outs and mauls to …
Chris Jones
23 May, 8:49
Martin Johnson runs rule over AWJ's Lions skipper claims
Alun Wyn Jones will be a month shy of his 36th birthday when the Lions tour ends next year in South Africa, but Martin Johnson ins…
Online Editors
20 May, 5:10
British and Irish Lions vs Tokyo Olympics: Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe makes decision for next year
World Cup-winning Springboks speedster Cheslin Kolbe has revealed which event he will pursue next year out of the British and Iris…
Online Editors
20 May, 2:26
Owen Farrell is guaranteed to start against the Springboks, but the question remains who will be next to him
The one man who will be guaranteed is Owen Farrell, at either 10 or 12, but the big question remains is who is best suited to line…
Ben Smith
13 May, 21:25
Full match replay of the 2nd Lions Series Test in South Africa
RugbyPass brings you full match coverage of the 2nd test in 2009 Lions Series against South Africa. The match was the all-importan…
RugbyPass
10 May, 9:25
Paul O'Connell has named who has the necessary 'abrasive attitude' to lead the 2021 Lions
The now-retired Ireland second row was chosen by Ian McGeechan to lead the tourists when they last played in South Africa in 2009.
Online Editors
05 May, 5:47
2021 British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa could be cancelled to save home unions - report
Next year's British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa could be delayed or canceled entirely as the four Home Nations battle to …
Online Editors
04 May, 2:23
Watch: The night Warren Gatland's 'colossal gamble' paid off and exonerated the Lions' demons of 2005
After a sputtering start in the first test at Eden Park, the Lions were down 1-0 with the 2017 series on the line. A trip to Welli…
Online Editors
28 Apr, 18:33
Ex-England boss Stuart Lancaster has 2021 Lions ambitions
Tour boss Warren Gatland struck one of the telling blows that ended Lancaster’s England reign in 2015, Wales defeating the Engli…
Online Editors
28 Apr, 5:48
Every country the Lions have faced outside of 'The Big Three'
World Rugby chairman candidate Agustín Pichot is hoping to expand the Lions tour to a worldwide scale. 
Josh Raisey
20 Apr, 13:01
Pichot outlines ambition to expand Lions tour on a 'worldwide scale'
The Argentinian is currently in a head-to-head battle with Sir Bill Beaumont for the position of World Rugby chairman.
Online Editors
20 Apr, 3:50
Steve Hansen throws support behind proposed All Blacks 'decider' against British and Irish Lions next year
The former All Blacks head coach has thrown his support behind a proposed one-off clash between the All Blacks and British and Iri…
Online Editors
19 Apr, 23:27
Analysis: The 'Warrenball' myth and the foundations of the Sexton-Farrell axis
It would be the visitors that played the most expansive rugby over the course of the series, and ironically, the All Blacks who ce…
Ben Smith
19 Apr, 1:46
Tweet reignites debate about Brian O'Driscoll's concussive 2009 collision with Danie Rossouw
The tour eleven years ago was a brilliant spectacle but an incident around the hour-mark of the second Test has proven divisive on…
Online Editors
17 Apr, 11:26
The British and Irish Lions star Kieran Read didn't talk to for two years following infamous drawn All Blacks series
It took former All Blacks captain Kieran Read two years to break the ice with a Lions star following the infamous 15-all draw in A…
Online Editors
16 Apr, 22:24
British and Irish Lions legend slams Warren Gatland's one-off All Blacks match proposal
A former British and Irish Lions captain has lambasted Warren Gatland's proposal for the Lions to face the All Blacks in a one-off…
Online Editors
13 Apr, 22:41
Lions tour takes on extra importance as South Africa Rugby feels financial strain of COVID-19
The Springboks are staging a three test series with the Lions next year.
Chris Jones
13 Apr, 12:49
The players the Springboks simply cannot be without for the British & Irish Lions tour
Whilst the Springbok pack is vitally important to their set-piece and physicality in close, what really keeps the opposition score…
Ben Smith
12 Apr, 3:06
Ex-Scotland international Doddie Weir issues coronavirus plea to the UK government
The 49-year-old, who won 61 caps for his country and toured South Africa with the 1997 series-winning Lions, was diagnosed with MN…
Josh Raisey
09 Apr, 11:40
Warren Gatland reveals audacious plan for Lions vs All Blacks Test series decider
With rugby in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, numerous fresh ideas for its future are being floated... including a match…
Online Editors
07 Apr, 15:12
Ian McGeechan may have just nailed the perfect Lions XV for South Africa
Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has picked a British and Irish Lions XV for next year's tour of South Africa which rugby fans will …
Ian Cameron
05 Apr, 5:02
World Rugby issue edict on the breakdown, where 9 per cent of all injuries occur
Although tinkering with the Laws every year is what fans have come to expect from World Rugby, for once the governing body have re…
Ian Cameron
02 Apr, 4:50
The favourite to captain the Lions in 2021
Bookmakers have revealed who they believe is the favourite to captain the Lions on their 2021 tour of South Africa.
Ian Cameron
01 Apr, 7:36
Lions tour of South Africa set for Olympics clash
The British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa in July 2021 will not be shifted despite a direct overlap with the new dates for…
Online Editors
30 Mar, 14:22
Ex-England prop Alex Corbisiero reveals recent battle with testicular cancer
In Japan to cover the recent World Cup for American television, the 31-year-old discovered a lump the size of a pumpkin which resu…
Online Editors
27 Mar, 5:33
Wales and Ireland make up just 4 picks in Will Greenwood's 2021 Lions XV
England players dominate Will Greenwood's latest Lions team to tour South Africa in 2021 - if they were to play tomorrow.
Ian Cameron
26 Mar, 10:57
The real priority for World Rugby right now and it isn't bailouts for unions
World Rugby chiefs insist the sport is united as it faces the financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but calls by John …
Chris Jones
25 Mar, 6:40
The unlikely Welshman Will Greenwood just tipped for Lions duty
Former England centre Will Greenwood has said that Wales centre Nick Tompkins would make the British and Irish Lions tour if it we…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar, 15:03
Stranded Stormers star Jamie Roberts reveals 'the biggest worry' amid coronavirus outbreak in South Africa
The ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions midfielder started his new chapter with the Stormers in fine form before the coronavirus …
Online Editors
18 Mar, 0:39
Rugby players warned of the potentially lethal interaction between COVID-19 and common painkillers - report
The use of certain painkillers - which are commonly used by rugby players - have been warned against after a link has been drawn b…
Online Editors
15 Mar, 15:01
British and Irish Lions weighing up three potential opponents for warm-up fixture
Coach Warren Gatland has revealed the British and Irish Lions are weighing up three potential opponents for a warm-up game before …
Tom Vinicombe
17 Feb, 17:12
British and Irish Lions could play warm-up in Scotland before South Africa tour
The British and Irish Lions could make a debut appearance in Scotland ahead of next year’s South Africa tour.
Online Editors
05 Feb, 7:44
England and Lions have explained how Saracens debacle will impact selection
Saracens’ established England internationals are set to remain at the crisis-stricken club after being given the blessing of Edd…
Online Editors
22 Jan, 15:12
Rugby Australia 'are going to go heavy' on Will Skelton following Saracens salary cap scandal
Rugby Australia have declared they "are going to go heavy" in pursuing former Wallabies lock Will Skelton in the wake of the Sarac…
Online Editors
20 Jan, 19:29
Shelve the animosity, Saracens' rebuild is going to be box office
Whether you deem the punishment too severe or just right, the rebuild that Saracens are about to embark upon is going to be enthra…
Alex Shaw
20 Jan, 8:01
The tried and tested Bok trick that lies in wait for 2021 Lions
The schedule for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in 2021 has been announced, and it involves eight matches in fiv…
Josh Raisey
04 Dec, 11:12
Premiership Rugby responds to criticism over its 2021 final taking place only a week before the Lions tour starts
Criticised after it was confirmed the Lions will play their first 2021 tour match a week after the Premiership final in London, Pr…
Online Editors
04 Dec, 10:49
Major stumbling block emerges as British and Irish Lions confirm tour schedule for South Africa
Exact dates and venues have been confirmed for the shortened 2021 tour to the home of the new World Cup champions, a challenge tha…
Online Editors
04 Dec, 4:25
Rumoured French tour to Japan should worry All Blacks and Wallabies fans but might spark good news for Pacific Islands
If rumours out of France are anything to go by, then New Zealand and Australia could be in for underwhelming Test schedules in 202…
Tom Vinicombe
21 Nov, 16:32
Former Scotland captain Tom Smith fighting cancer
The 48-year-old prop, who won 61 international caps and also represented the British and Irish Lions, is tackling his health battl…
Online Editors
21 Nov, 4:11
'I would hate to ever go through what we had to do in 2017': Warren Gatland's plea to the Premiership ahead of 2021 Lions tour
Warren Gatland doesn't want a repeat of what happened leading into the 2017 Lions tour of New Zealand.
Online Editors
18 Nov, 20:26
Warren Gatland admits All Blacks coaching ambitions despite turning down current opportunity
Warren Gatland has not ruled out the prospect of coaching the All Blacks in future despite having ruled himself out of considerati…
Online Editors
18 Nov, 19:12
Warren Gatland explains why he said England had already played their final against the All Blacks
Gatland explained in-depth his recent comments about England having already played their 'final' against the All Blacks, drawing o…
Online Editors
13 Nov, 20:59
Gatland names nailed-on 2021 Lions and they're mostly Englishmen
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has suggested that his squad to face world champions South Africa in the 2021 Li…
Josh Raisey
13 Nov, 13:08
Why Warren Gatland believes the 2021 Lions tour of South Africa is set to have an 'extra edge'
There is a lot to look forward to for Warren Gatland when the British and Irish Lions clash with South Africa in two years' time.
Online Editors
11 Nov, 20:58
Warren Gatland's reason behind saying no to the All Blacks job
Warren Gatland reveals his reasoning behind turning down an invitation to apply for the All Blacks head coach position.
Online Editors
11 Nov, 17:24
Why the All Blacks job is 'not in Warren Gatland's intermediate future'
Chiefs' chief executive Michael Collins believes Warren Gatland has no interest in becoming the new All Blacks coach in his short-…
Online Editors
08 Nov, 18:19
Chiefs dismiss Steve Hansen's criticism of Warren Gatland's Lions sabbatical
The Chiefs have rebuffed Steve Hansen's critique of the Super Rugby contract that will allow new coach Warren Gatland to take a se…
Online Editors
07 Nov, 21:17
'Not sure how that is going to work to be honest' - Steve Hansen's blunt assessment of Warren Gatland's coaching plans with the Chiefs
In the wake of his victorious final clash against Warren Gatland, Steve Hansen brought into question the departing Welsh head coac…
Alex McLeod
01 Nov, 22:02
NZR explain why they're effectively ruling out Warren Gatland as an All Blacks' coach
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew says Wales coach Warren Gatland is unlikely to be considered to succeed Steve Hansen a…
Online Editors
28 Oct, 3:54
'He can do freakish things that are beyond Johnny and Owen' - Dan Carter puts Barrett in a class of his own
Former All Black Rugby World Cup-winning flyhalf Dan Carter has offered his thoughts on the current crop of international flyhalve…
Online Editors
17 Sep, 17:28
Gareth Thomas makes health revelation after blackmail attempts
Gareth Thomas, who came out as gay in 2009, is thought to have become the first British sportsman to go public about living with H…
Online Editors
14 Sep, 19:13
'I've had enough, Mum' - Warburton details how he wanted to walk out on the British & Irish Lions tour
The highly respected Welsh flanker, now retired, said he was overwhelmed by emotional and physical pain as the match in Wellington…
Online Editors
11 Sep, 20:10
'They were big animals. Buck Shelford, you didn't see men like him. Michael Jones, the Whetton brothers, they were f***ing ferocious'
Scotland's Alan Tait recalls how very different the World Cup was when launched in 1987: 'Your team room in the hotel had two frid…
Jamie Lyall
31 Aug, 15:45
All Blacks No.1 ranking on the line once again
The All Blacks could lose their number one ranking this weekend, if results don't go their way.
RugbyPass
09 Aug, 9:57
The most radical change to All Blacks' rugby this World Cup cycle under Steve Hansen
The All Blacks, long the pioneers of attacking rugby, are well known to favour scoring tries. This hasn’t changed much. What has…
Ben Smith
05 Aug, 0:31
Chiefs coach survives chopping block despite appointment of Warren Gatland
A member of Colin Cooper's backroom staff will stay onboard with the Chiefs next year, despite the imminent arrival of new head co…
Online Editors
16 Jul, 22:43
Record number of people playing rugby globally - report
A record number of people are playing rugby worldwide as the sport continues to grow and prosper across the globe, according to th…
Online Editors
10 Jul, 7:55
World Rugby ban potentially catastrophic practice of 'axial loading' at scrums
In London at the end of June, World Rugby held a two-day conference at the end of which they issued an immediately effective law c…
Online Editors
08 Jul, 8:10
'Bag of crap' - World Rugby come under fire over facilities at 'elite' womens' tournament
The third Women’s Rugby Super Series is underway in San Diego, but already a lot of criticism has been directed at World Rugby. …
Josh Raisey
01 Jul, 10:08
New Zealand Rugby confirm Warren Gatland signing for 2020
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that Warren Gatland, current Wales and British and Irish Lions head coach, will take over the Supe…
Online Editors
27 Jun, 19:43
'I'm a big believer in our players, that they can get on that Lions tour'
Warren Gatland's appointment last week as Lions boss left Scottish fans fearing limited player selection in 2021, but Gregor Towns…
Online Editors
19 Jun, 6:09
Is there an anti-Scottish agenda festering among Lions hierarchy, or is Gatland within his rights to ignore them?
Not since Tom Smith started 18 years ago have Scotland had a Lions Test starter and breaking that cycle will be difficult with War…
Jamie Lyall
13 Jun, 14:57
Where will Warren Gatland touch down in New Zealand?
Having been reappointed as Lions coach for their South African tour, Warren Gatland has reaffirmed that he has his sights set on a…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Jun, 23:30
'I don't know how you could coach a Lions team in a blazer... I was bemused by that'
Eddie Jones made fun of the Lions during the Six Nations, but Wales boss Warren Gatland has used his unveiling as the 2021 tour co…
Online Editors
12 Jun, 17:07
Some fans not convinced by Gatland's 'I won't coach England' vow
Wales boss Warren Gatland used his Lions unveiling to rule out ever coaching rivals England, but some fans are not convinced he wi…
Josh Raisey
12 Jun, 15:12
How Gatland's record compares to other multi-tour Lions coaches
Warren Gatland is all set for his third tour as Lions head coach, but how does his record compare with other coaches who have also…
Online Editors
12 Jun, 14:30
Former Lion raises question about Gatland's repeat appointment
Warren Gatland's 2013 and 2017 success made him favourite to also lead the 2021 Lions, but his appointment has been criticised by …
Josh Raisey
12 Jun, 8:27
'We spoke about the potential and I couldn't turn my back on the challenge'
Following a 2013 series win in Australia and a 2017 draw in New Zealand, the Lions felt it imperative to keep Warren Gatland on bo…
Online Editors
12 Jun, 6:02
Picking a British and Irish Lions XV - who's making it in 2021?
The 2021 British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa may be still be two years away but with Warren Gatland lined up to coach the…
Alex Shaw
05 Jun, 6:37
Utterly different Joe Marler post-match interview sums up the true value of the Barbarians
Harlequins and former England prop Joe Marler has highlighted the importance of the Barbarians, after making his first appearance …
Josh Raisey
03 Jun, 15:21
Rugby's biggest union backing calls to introduce women's British and Irish Lions team
England have given their full backing to growing calls for the introduction of a women’s British and Irish Lions tour.
Online Editors
01 Jun, 9:48
English, Irish and Scottish fans in agreement on Gatland appointment
After Warren Gatland was announced as the head coach for the British and Irish Lions for the third successive time, English, Irish…
Josh Raisey
10 May, 16:20
Warren Gatland will become Lions head coach for third time
The New Zealander will be in charge for the tour to South Africa.
Online Editors
10 May, 4:00
British & Irish Lions coach for 2021 tour of South Africa agreed in principle
On the back of successful tours to both Australia and New Zealand, current Wales coach Warren Gatland is set to lead a third Briti…
Online Editors
20 Apr, 22:13
Former Lions predict 'chaos' after Jason Leonard appointed Chairman of Lions
A number of former Lions have given their verdict on what will ensue in the forthcoming British and Irish Lions tour in 2021, afte…
Josh Raisey
18 Apr, 12:42
Christian Wade finds landing spot in a NFL team
Christian Wade has been allocated to a team in the NFL and his dream of making it in American football just took a sizeable step f…
Alex Shaw
08 Apr, 11:01
Nations Championship deadline extended as unions weigh up options
World Rugby has told unions that time to consider the Nations Championship, the most radical revamp of international rugby since t…
Online Editors
04 Apr, 21:21
Eddie Jones set to lead British & Irish Lions in South Africa
Eddie Jones has been offered the role of head coach for British & Irish Lions when they travel to South Africa in 2021.
Online Editors
01 Apr, 1:24
Serious backlash over Eddie Jones' 'disparaging' Lions comments
England head coach Eddie Jones once again riled up his closest rivals by ruling himself out of contention for the 2021 British and…
Josh Raisey
26 Mar, 8:09
'It's an ambassador job' - Eddie Jones takes a swipe at Warren Gatland as Wallabies job looms
England head coach Eddie Jones has taken an indirect dig at Wales head coach Warren Gatland as rumours about both the British and …
Online Editors
25 Mar, 21:52
Jacques Burger shared a breathtakingly brutal hit from a SA schoolboy match and not everyone's happy
The sharing of an eye-watering hit from a South African schoolboy match by former Saracens backrow Jacques Burger has ignited a he…
Ian Cameron
24 Mar, 10:43
The multi-million pound battle between the British & Irish Lions and the Premiership
There is a battle brewing between the British and Irish Lions and Premiership Rugby as preparations are well underway for the 2021…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 18:49
Steve Hansen linked with British and Irish Lions job
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has been identified as a leading candidate to take the helm of the British and Irish Lions for …
Online Editors
12 Mar, 18:39
Jake White's radical alternative to the World League
Springbok World Cup winning head coach Jake White has made a radical alternative suggestion to World Rugby's derided ‘Nations Ch…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 11:09
'I backed Sinckler for the Lions because he plays on the edge' - Big Jim's Big Interview: Rowntree
In our latest edition of Big Jim’s Big Interview, Jim sits down with his former Leicester Tigers teammate Graham Rowntree, with …
Jim Hamilton
06 Mar, 9:45
'No question' that Pacific Islands will be considered for World League
World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper has come to stamp out concerns around 'ring-fencing' in the new proposed World League, saying that Pa…
Online Editors
04 Mar, 2:12
World Rugby CEO's new Tweet the latest twist in the World League controversy
As the controversy around the proposed World ELague rumbles on, World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper has taken to Twitter to debunk one of…
Online Editors
02 Mar, 5:58
World League controversy: 'Nothing has been decided yet, and I doubt it will' - Pichot
Augustin Pichot has been tweeting about the unfolding World League controversy this afternoon - suggesting that it is anything but…
Online Editors
28 Feb, 12:16
Proposed 'World League' - Pros and cons
The proposed 'World League' has received a fair amount of social media backlash from rugby fans for excluding the likes of Fiji an…
Alex Shaw
28 Feb, 7:33
World Rugby hits back at 'surprising' statement issued by Farrell, Sexton and Read
World Rugby have gone on the defensive following comments made by the International Rugby Players (IRP) regarding the new format t…
Online Editors
28 Feb, 7:03
Farrell, Sexton and Read issue statement voicing 'major concerns' over World League
Jonny Sexton, Owen Farrell and Kieran Read have warned of serious “player welfare and integrity concerns” around World Rugby…
Online Editors
28 Feb, 4:24
2021 Lions coach candidate emerges
One international coach has had 'informal conversations' about leading the Lions on their 2021 tour of South Africa.
Online Editors
17 Jan, 19:30
RugbyPass' Top 30 Players of 2018
A look back at the standout players of 2018, with our top 30 players of the year. A year in which the All Blacks' aura of invincib…
Alex Shaw
29 Dec, 4:19
No Irish, Scots or French as Wales dominate Stephen Jones 'Best XV He's Ever Seen'
Outspoken rugby Sunday Times columnist Stephen Jones has done it again, raising the ire of countless rugby fans with his latest se…
Online Editors
20 Dec, 8:32
Steve Hansen's next job?
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has been labeled a contender to take charge of the next British and Irish Lions tour.
Online Editors
15 Dec, 19:42
Barbarians name 23 man squad for Argentina
Seems like the Barbarians match against Argentina could count as an extra Test match for the Springboks. Head coach Rassie Eras…
Online Editors
26 Nov, 7:24
The rugby star that inspired 22 books and a blockbuster film series
Author Lee Child has revealed the rugby-playing inspiration behind star character Jack Reacher.
Online Editors
22 Nov, 18:30
The RugbyPass Index 'World XV'
With the November internationals soon set to come to a close, we have taken to the RPI to discover what a World XV might look like…
Alex Shaw
22 Nov, 14:34
What rugby union can't admit to itself about TMOs and how the last two weekends proved it
Eleven-plus probability and elite-level test match rugby are unlikely bedfellows. But for those gripped by the denouement of En…
Paul Smith
12 Nov, 10:25
This is the World XV that will play Japan
The World XV that will play Japan this Friday has been named. Robbie Deans’ squad will face Japan on October 26 at Osaka’s…
Online Editors
24 Oct, 10:00
Six Kiwis talk about what it's like playing professional rugby in Europe
Join RugbyPass employee of the month runner-up Sam Smith as he embarks on an epic journey across Europe to track down some of the …
Peteso Cannon
21 Oct, 6:02
How Barrett and Pollard's kicking stats compare to the best in the Northern Hemisphere
The stereotype of a Northern Hemisphere emphasis on the kicking game might be overplayed, but when it comes to the raw statistics,…
Ian Cameron
06 Oct, 7:21
World Rugby to trial new Laws that could fundamentally change how the TMO is used
Referee's having 'on the run' chats with the TMO could become a thing of the past if new trial Laws are adopted.
Online Editors
03 Oct, 12:21
World Rugby have just rushed through a new Law change with 'immediate effect'
World Rugby’s Council has proclaimed a law change that is to be applied immediately.
Online Editors
01 Oct, 13:02
'I started vomitting next to the table where I was being stitched up' - Cudmore
Canadian International Jamie Cudmore has spoken at length about a harrowing concussive incident that left him fighting to regain f…
Online Editors
25 Aug, 11:36
The 2005 British & Irish Lions tried to 'target McCaw in all phases'
Just how influential legendary All Black open side Richie McCaw was as a player is widely known, but the extent to which teams tri…
Online Editors
14 Aug, 22:53
World Rugby make remarkable claim about the number of global rugby fans
Results of World Rugby survey suggests the number of fans of the sport are the sport are enormous, and what's more, the number is …
Online Editors
06 Aug, 10:53
Jared Payne makes announcement on his future
Ireland and Ulster player Jared Payne has spoken about his future after suffering a head injury while on tour with the British & I…
Nathaniel Cope
28 May, 5:49
Johnny Sexton eyes 2021 Lions tour
Sexton is looking to round off his two successful outings in a Lions shirt with a series victory in South Africa in 2021, by which…
Online Editors
03 May, 19:07
"There was pizza on the ceiling!" - Irish star recounts Lions tour shocker
Former Ireland outside back Luke Fitzgerald has recounted his hilarious experience with former Wales loosie Andy Powell during the…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 19:59
Podcast: The Off Season (Part 1)
With Scotty and Mils going on holiday early, James McOnie, Melodie Robinson, and Liam Napier step in to spread the footy cheer wit…
RugbyPass
20 Dec, 20:12
The 1014 Rugby Awards - World XV 2017
The lads from the 1014 give us their rundown on who has impressed in 2017.
RugbyPass
14 Dec, 16:24
Rugby's biggest controversies of 2017
Here’s a look at the moments on and off the field that made for an interesting season - from AWJ getting knocked out to Aaron Sm…
Jamie Wall
06 Dec, 23:08
Video - Stuart Hogg breaks down in tears on camera in wake of Lions exit
The latest British and Irish documentary release features Stuart Hogg coming to terms with his early exit from the Lions tour, aft…
RugbyPass
09 Nov, 7:01
Video - Joe Marler reacts to not getting picked for first Lions Test
The latest British and Irish Lions video features serial humourist, Joe Marler.
RugbyPass
01 Nov, 7:28
Gatland, O’Brien and the media - everyone’s right but everyone’s wrong
O’Brien’s comments may well be completely valid, but saying them now smacks of petulance - if nothing else you should be savin…
Jamie Wall
17 Oct, 23:29
Sinckler needs to deal with 'chip on shoulder' if he wants to make mark on game - Andy Goode
Kyle Sinckler may have played in all three Tests for the British & Irish Lions in the summer but he needs to smarten up his act if…
Andy Goode
02 Oct, 13:30
Goode backs shorter tours and smaller squads
Following the Lions controversy prompted by Sean O’Brien’s comments last week, and an announcement that number of games on the…
Tim Groves
27 Sep, 23:47
Watch: Lions PR department refute Sean O'Brien's claims 'line by line'
Lions chief executive John Feehan has defended Warren Gatland in the wake of O'Brien's criticism of his coaching panel on Wednesda…
Online Editors
22 Sep, 7:38
O'Brien fallout: Lions officials hit back, flanker explains himself
Sean O'Brien's criticism of the British and Irish Lions' efforts under Warren Gatland in New Zealand have taken team officials by …
Iain Strachan
21 Sep, 19:29
O'Brien blames Lions coaching panel for drawn series with the All Blacks
O'Brien recounts one particular instance where the team had a triple training session just two days prior to the first test, insis…
Peteso Cannon
20 Sep, 14:01
Owen Farrell just made serious bank in salary-cap-stretching 5 year deal
Saracens have tied down Owen Farrell, with the England and Lions fly-half signing a new contract running until 2022.
Christopher Devine
29 Aug, 15:26
The injuries that will make you reassess what you think of Sexton's toughness
If you cast your mind back to the third test in Auckland two weeks ago, you may recall that Johnny Sexton spent a certain amount o…
Peteso Cannon
20 Jul, 6:24
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Over the last five weeks I was embedded with journalist Jamie Wall on the British & Irish Lions Tour of New Zealand. Along the way…
Sam Smith
11 Jul, 22:09
Gatland & Hansen on 'Kissing Your Sister'
In the aftermath of the drawn 3rd Test between the All Blacks and British & Irish Lions, coaches of both teams described the feeli…
Sam Smith
10 Jul, 19:36
Lions 2017 - The Awards: Man of the series, Gatland's red nose and the 'Geography Six'
After the British and Irish Lions' three-match Test series against New Zealand ended in a draw it was only right that some winners…
Jack Davies
10 Jul, 16:32
Gatland 'hated' Lions tour at times
Warren Gatland says there were times he "hated" the British and Irish Lions tour due to the personal nature of attacks made agains…
Peter Hanson
10 Jul, 4:07
Future Lions - The 2021 young guns
Despite what an old cantankerous journalist may have intimated, the Lions future is safe. With that in mind, we take a look at som…
Connor Whittick
09 Jul, 23:54
A combined Lions/All Blacks form XV
After three tests, it's time to pick a combined side from the standouts of the Lions v All Blacks series. Let's just say there's n…
Jamie Wall
09 Jul, 23:15
RuggaMatrix - Episode 245 - Reaction to the final test
The Lions series is over but controversy rages after a refereeing backflip denied the All Blacks a shot at a series winning penalt…
RugbyPass
09 Jul, 23:08
Lions 2017: The stats behind the drawn All Blacks series
The British and Irish Lions may have been forced to settle for a drawn series in New Zealand, but they come away with a fair amou…
Omnisport
09 Jul, 16:54
Watch: Highlights of Jordie Barretts first test start
It's pretty impressive to get your first test start for the All Blacks at the tender age of twenty, but what's even more impressiv…
Peteso Cannon
09 Jul, 16:49
Davies named player of the tour by Lions team-mates
After impressing in every Test and not missing a minute against the All Blacks, Jonathan Davies was named Lions' Lion of the Tour.
Dejan Kalinic
09 Jul, 8:39
Lions would've won with more preparation, says Spencer
John Spencer feels the British and Irish Lions needed more time before facing the All Blacks.
Dejan Kalinic
09 Jul, 4:24
Next stop for the Lions - Argentina?
One of the big talking points of 2017 is whether this British & Irish Lions tour would be the last we’d ever see. Now that it’…
Jamie Wall
09 Jul, 3:58
What did Garcès say to Poite?
The final moments of the third test were clouded in controversy, but who ultimately influenced the crucial decision that left play…
Fred Culazzo
09 Jul, 0:45
The good, the bad and the rugby – Lions Tour 2017
The last month has captured the attention of an entire nation. Here’s some of the highs and lows of the journey:
Jamie Wall
08 Jul, 20:53
It should have been a penalty - Ex Lions admit All Blacks were hard done by
Former British and Irish Lions Martyn Williams and Matt Dawson both felt Romain Poite's decision to downgrade a potentially series…
Harry West
08 Jul, 15:51
New Zealand 15 Lions 15: Top Opta facts
We take a look at the key Opta facts following New Zealand's series draw with the British and Irish Lions.
Harry West
08 Jul, 14:14
Hansen says rules should be simpler following Eden Park controversy
After Romain Poite changed his mind over a crucial decision, Steve Hansen said: "There's too many avenues that you can go down."
Christopher Devine
08 Jul, 13:37
Crossbar challenge? Rock, paper, scissors? How should Lions series have been settled?
The Lions series ended without a winner, but Twitter was full of suggestions for how the tourists and New Zealand could be separat…
Christopher Devine
08 Jul, 13:28
VIDEO: Two proud captains share the lifting of the Lions trophy
Lions captain Sam Warburton's late intervention proved to be crucial as the Lions tied the series with New Zealand for the first t…
Peter Thompson
08 Jul, 9:05
Proud Gatland not ruling out third Lions tour after holding All Blacks
Warren Gatland felt a draw was no more than the Lions deserved against the world champions.
Peter Thompson
08 Jul, 9:00
'In my view it's a penalty' - Read
Kieran Read felt the world champions should have had one last chance to win the series at Eden Park, but said they must "deal with…
Peter Thompson
08 Jul, 7:06
It's better than losing - Warburton has mixed feelings after Lions draw
There was a surreal ending to the British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand - one that left Sam Warburton struggling to find wo…
Harry West
08 Jul, 6:37
Lions salvage draw in gripping Eden Park decider
The All Blacks have now gone 40 matches without losing at Eden Park after denying the Lions a long-awaited series win in New Zeala…
Peter Thompson
08 Jul, 6:26
New Zealand 15 Lions 15: The key moments
The British and Irish Lions' series in New Zealand was dramatically drawn after the two teams could not be separated in a 15-15 ti…
Christopher Devine
08 Jul, 6:25
All Blacks 15 Lions 15 - immediate reaction
Well we've just seen a crazy end to an intense series. Here's my first takes on what promises to be a test that will get a lot of …
Jamie Wall
08 Jul, 6:02
The last word – I asked Lions fans what they thought about Warren Gatland
I hit a few bars on Ponsonby Road and asked the traveling fans what they thought about their chances. I also asked them about what…
Jamie Wall
08 Jul, 2:33
Lions v All Blacks Third Test: Three things that will happen tonight and three that won't
As we count down to kick off in the third and deciding test of the British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand, let’s look at the …
Jamie Wall
07 Jul, 22:15
New Zealand v British and Irish Lions: Everything you need to know
After years of anticipation stretching back to the fateful and anticlimactic tour of 2005, the outcome of the British and Irish Li…
Iain Strachan
07 Jul, 20:53
Great moments in Lions tour history – JPR’s drop goal and the All Blacks' brutal revenge
Jamie Wall
07 Jul, 20:02
'All Blacks supporters will not even be contemplating defeat on Saturday'
An All Blacks defeat "doesn't bear thinking about" according to Nick Evans, who said: "We haven't seen the shackles off New Zealan…
Christopher Devine
07 Jul, 9:39
RugbyPass Podcast with Scotty Stevenson
Scotty Stevenson is back to preview the final test match of the Lions tour with All Blacks centurion Mils Muliaina. They discuss t…
RugbyPass
07 Jul, 5:51
Lions Tour Dispatch - Episode 6
New Zealand's unbeaten record in Eden Park since 1994 is under threat as the Lions roll back into Auckland. The All Blacks are on …
Martin Devlin
07 Jul, 0:19
VIDEO ANALYSIS: How the Lions nullified the All Blacks' attacking machine in the 2nd Test explained
Rugby analyst and coach Liam Dunseath is back, and this week he looks at how the Lions smothered and frustrated the All Blacks att…
Liam Dunseath
06 Jul, 12:08
'We’re all feeling pretty chilled out at the minute' - Warburton
The Lions "have a chance to do something special" in Auckland by winning their series against New Zealand, Warren Gatland has ackn…
Christopher Devine
06 Jul, 7:32
Hansen explains Smith absence, tips Jordie Barrett to shine
Steve Hansen has explained the reason for Ben Smith's absence and backed Jordie Barrett to shine in the veteran's absence on Satur…
Christopher Devine
06 Jul, 4:56
WATCH: Fans In Auckland Make Their Final Lions Tour Predictions
Jamie Wall was stationed down at the Fan Zone in Auckland earlier today when the sailors of Team New Zealand paraded past predicti…
Sam Smith
06 Jul, 2:29
Lions unchanged for All Blacks decider
Warren Gatland has kept faith with the 23 players who helped bring the British and Irish Lions back into the series with New Zeala…
Alex Fisher
05 Jul, 19:37
BREAKING: The British and Irish Lions team for the third Test named
Ian Cameron
05 Jul, 15:04
Jordie Barrett handed first All Blacks start as Julian Savea returns
Jordie Barrett will make his first New Zealand start against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, while Julian Savea and Ngani…
Peter Thompson
05 Jul, 14:09
VIDEO: Footage suggests Sonny Bill's red card hit more unlucky than malevolent
James Flaus
05 Jul, 9:44
Lions defend Queenstown beers in build up to third Test
Peteso Cannon
05 Jul, 8:50
Gatland can leave if he wants - Welsh rugby chief
Warren Gatland has been tipped as a future All Blacks coach and would not be prevented from leaving Wales.
Jack Davies
05 Jul, 8:36
'Alcohol-fuelled' Lions fans directed lewd comments at teen dancers says artistic director
Ian Cameron
05 Jul, 7:59
Lions v All Blacks decider like a World Cup final – Jenkins
Neil Jenkins knows there is everything to play for against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
Sacha Pisani
05 Jul, 5:38
Liam Williams misses Lions training
British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams sat out training on Wednesday but is expected to be fit for the final New Zealand …
Jack Davies
05 Jul, 5:38
A new kind of roar: The case for the 2021 British and Irish Lionesses
As the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour draws to a close, opinion will be divided on whether rugby’s last traditional travellin…
Scotty Stevenson
04 Jul, 23:43
Woodward: Under-pressure All Blacks boss Hansen got it wrong
Clive Woodward believes Steve Hansen got it wrong in New Zealand's game-two loss to the British and Irish Lions.
Sacha Pisani
04 Jul, 23:27
Migraines force Lions back Payne to miss decider against All Blacks
The Lions excluded New Zealand-born Jared Payne for Saturday's series decider at Eden Park in Auckland as he struggles with migrai…
Sacha Pisani
04 Jul, 22:10
A tale of two chants: How the Lions tour is getting louder by the game
The All Blacks' attempt to start a parochial New Zealand rugby chant has been embraced wholeheartedly... by Lions supporters. T…
Jamie Wall
04 Jul, 19:30
Payne doubtful for Lions decider due to ongoing migraines
Alex Fisher
04 Jul, 8:36
Kaino: All Blacks to 'impose' themselves physically in series decider
Saturday's decider with the British and Irish Lions feels like a World Cup final, says New Zealand forward Jerome Kaino.
Alex Fisher
04 Jul, 5:54
Queenstown welcomes some Lions
Now there are two Remarkables to be seen in Queenstown. One is a group of imposing figures seemingly dominating the winter sport m…
Chris Jones
04 Jul, 1:39
What Goes On Tour at The Giant Haka in Rotorua
Jamie Wall and I were privileged to take part in the Giant Haka upon the Village Green in Rotorua ahead of the Maori All Blacks v …
Sam Smith
03 Jul, 22:35
What Goes On Tour on Rugby Street in Wellington
I was fortunate enough to be in Wellington for the Hurricanes and All Blacks matches against the British & Irish Lions. Wellingto…
Sam Smith
03 Jul, 19:08
These are the ones you remember - Aaron Smith relishing Lions decider
Harry West
03 Jul, 6:08
All Blacks haven't 'stressed' Lions as Gatland eyes series win
Sacha Pisani
03 Jul, 4:31
Ngani Laumape has joined an exclusive club of All Blacks
Taking the L in your first All Blacks test is a good omen, finds Jamie Wall.
Jamie Wall
02 Jul, 17:50
UPDATE: Sean O'Brien cleared to play the All Blacks
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien has been cleared to play the All Blacks in the final test. O'Brien will not miss t…
Ian Cameron
02 Jul, 8:01
Four-week ban for Sonny Bill Williams
After his red card in the second Test against the Lions, Sonny Bill Williams has received a four-week suspension.
Christopher Devine
02 Jul, 5:40
Fekitoa added to All Blacks squad
New Zealand called up Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa for the final Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Dejan Kalinic
02 Jul, 4:21
It doesn't get better than this
Well done you Lions! As much as saying that might stick in the craw, and believe me it does, it's simply the truth. The men in …
Martin Devlin
02 Jul, 4:09
VIDEO: Attacks 'tough to take' for his family - Gatland
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says the squad has come together following personal attacks from the New Zealand medi…
Peter Hanson
01 Jul, 16:43
Warburton hopes All Blacks scalp secures Lions future
Representing the British and Irish Lions is the pinnacle, says skipper Sam Warburton after an exhilarating win over New Zealand.
Peter Hanson
01 Jul, 14:37
Williams makes unwanted history - Opta stats from the Lions' victory over All Blacks
The British and Irish Lions forced a decider in their Test series with New Zealand, coming back from 18-9 down to claim a dramatic…
Nicholas McGee
01 Jul, 14:36
Warburton: Job only half done for Lions
Sam Warburton said the Lions must be ready for an "epic battle" as they eye only a second series victory in New Zealand at Eden Pa…
Peter Thompson
01 Jul, 10:18
Gatland a 'happy clown' after Lions level series
Warren Gatland felt the Lions were worthy victors in Wellington, where they ended the All Blacks' 47-match winning run on home soi…
Peter Thompson
01 Jul, 8:34
New Zealand 21 Lions 24: The key moments
We take a look at how the second Test in Wellington was won, picking out the most significant moments from an enthralling encounte…
Harry West
01 Jul, 8:24
Williams red no excuse for deserved Lions win - Hansen
Steve Hansen said Sonny Bill Williams' red card was "not the issue" after New Zealand suffered their first home loss for eight yea…
Peter Thompson
01 Jul, 8:05
Lions find their finishing touch in famous comeback
In completing a comeback that will live long in the memory, the British and Irish Lions found their finishing touch against the Al…
Nicholas McGee
01 Jul, 8:03
Lions produce storming fightback to stun 14-man All Blacks
Sonny Bill Williams became the first All Black to be sent off for half a century as the Lions squared the series at 1-1.
Peter Thompson
01 Jul, 6:22
Sir Ian McGeechan rushed to hospital in Wellington
Peteso Cannon
01 Jul, 3:57
New Zealand v British and Irish Lions: Everything you need to know
It is now or never for the British and Irish Lions, who must defeat the all-conquering New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday if th…
Harry West
30 Jun, 19:50
Get BIG: The one thing the Lions have to change in order to beat the All Blacks
As the weather closes in on Wellington and the vultures circle the conceptual carcass of the British and Irish Lions, the second t…
Scotty Stevenson
30 Jun, 19:38
Read likens second Lions Test to World Cup final
Kieran Read is braced for a far tougher Test against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, which the New Zealand captain has li…
Peter Thompson
30 Jun, 11:16
Wounded Lions ready to prove Gatland wrong - Vunipola
Mako Vunipola said the "wounded" British and Irish Lions were "stung" by Warren Gatland's verdict that they were bullied by New Ze…
Peter Thompson
30 Jun, 6:11
Lions Tour Dispatch - Episode 5
Devlin and Jones preview the second test between the All Blacks & Lions and revel in the continued Hansen and Gatland love story.
Martin Devlin
29 Jun, 21:42
Lions Forwards - Midterm reports
With seven games played and the first of three severely tough examinations out of the way, we saw fit to go through each of the 22…
Michael Cantillon
29 Jun, 19:55
My sporting peak: I was a Lions test ball boy in 1983
New Zealand Labour MP Grant Robertson remembers the day he patrolled the touchline for the third All Blacks vs Lions test at Caris…
Grant Robertson
29 Jun, 19:32
VIDEO ANALYSIS: A breakdown of ref Jérome Garcés ahead of the 2nd Test
Of the 31 men on the pitch, none are more important than the man with the whistle. As we look forward to the second test this Satu…
James Flaus
29 Jun, 16:14
Experienced Lions can handle the pressure - Warburton
The British & Irish Lions have to win on Saturday, but skipper Sam Warburton feels his side can "deal with anything that's thr…
Christopher Devine
29 Jun, 13:38
VIDEO: This may well be the moment that lost Ben Te'o his Lions Test place
Arguably the biggest call from today’s Lions 2nd Test selection was the exclusion of Ben Te’o in favour of a Jonathan Sexton, …
Peteso Cannon
29 Jun, 9:53
Hansen disappointed with media portrayal of Gatland
Steve Hansen rejected talk of a feud between him and Warren Gatland and hit out at the media portrayal of the British and Irish Li…
Nicholas McGee
29 Jun, 6:39
Second Test a game to get to a cup final - Gatland
The British and Irish Lions are under no illusions as to the magnitude of the second Test and discipline will be key, says Warren …
Nicholas McGee
29 Jun, 4:43
The All Blacks team to face the British & Irish Lions in 2nd Test
The All Blacks team to play the second Test against the British and Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 1 July…
RugbyPass
29 Jun, 2:20
CJ Stander Stumped When Asked To Pick Between Gatland & Schmidt
Fred Culazzo of The Rugby Pod was at Westpac Stadium to witness the thrilling 31-31 draw between the Super Ruby Champion Hurricane…
Sam Smith
29 Jun, 1:42
BREAKING NEWS: Naholo and Lienert-Brown in for All Blacks as injuries force Hansen's hand
New Zealand have been forced into two changes for the second Test in Wellington, with Waisake Naholo and Anton Lienert-Brown set t…
Nicholas McGee
28 Jun, 21:19
Lions pair North, Henshaw to miss rest of tour
The British and Irish Lions have lost George North and Robbie Henshaw for the rest of their New Zealand tour.
Dejan Kalinic
28 Jun, 21:05
Great moments in Lions tour history: The All Blacks captain who scored with a broken collarbone
The story of Ron Elvidge is so good it should be made into a movie.
Jamie Wall
28 Jun, 19:47
Warburton start would lift wounded Lions, says Kaino
The British and Irish Lions need a response in Saturday's second Test and may be boosted by Sam Warburton's return to the XV. W…
Russell Greaves
28 Jun, 11:50
Warburton to captain Lions as Sexton, Farrell named to start
Sam Warburton will captain the British and Irish Lions as Jonathan Sexton and Owen Farrell were also named to start the second Tes…
Dejan Kalinic
28 Jun, 4:49
Gatland Admits Pressure From The Media Influenced His Use Of The Bench
Warren Gatland has been under huge pressure from both the public and the media following his decision to being in under par replac…
RugbyPass
27 Jun, 22:44
Best frustrated as Lions let lead slip
Despite an improved display against the Hurricanes, British and Irish Lions stand-in captain Rory Best spoke of his frustration.
Alex Fisher
27 Jun, 7:31
Hurricanes deny Lions after costly Henderson yellow
The Hurricanes produced a stunning fightback to deny the British and Irish Lions a much-needed victory ahead of the second All Bla…
Alex Fisher
27 Jun, 6:34
The Warm Up with Jamie Wall - Hurricanes v British & Irish Lions
We sent Jamie Wall to Westpac Stadium to preview tonight's match between the Super Rugby Champion Hurricanes and the British & Iri…
Sam Smith
26 Jun, 23:44
What Goes On Tour from Auckland to Wellington
After a thrilling first test at Eden Park I had to move on immediately - our focus now drawn to the tasks that remain ahead on tou…
Sam Smith
26 Jun, 19:35
Crotty set to miss rest of series, All Blacks wait on Smith
Steve Hansen says Ryan Crotty is likely to be out for two to four weeks, while Ben Smith's availability for the second Test remain…
Christopher Devine
25 Jun, 8:06
Gatland hopes players stake claims in Hurricanes clash
The Lions face the Hurricanes on Tuesday and head coach Warren Gatland said: "I think the players will realise there's an opportun…
Christopher Devine
25 Jun, 6:49
New Zealand 30 Lions 15: Top Opta facts
The best Opta facts from the opening British and Irish Lions Test against New Zealand.
Jack Davies
24 Jun, 22:19
New Zealand 30 Lions 15: Wasted chances costly as All Blacks take opener
New Zealand won the opening Test against the British and Irish Lions 30-15 as the tourists were punished for their profligacy.
Jack Davies
24 Jun, 7:56
New Zealand 30 Lions 15: The key moments
We take a look at how the first Test in Auckland was won, picking out the most significant moments from an absorbing encounter.
Christopher Devine
24 Jun, 7:55
O'Mahony: Lions must be more clinical
Following their defeat to New Zealand in the opening Test of a three-match series, Peter O'Mahony says the Lions must be more clin…
Jack Davies
24 Jun, 7:55
Defence won All Blacks the game - Read
Kieran Read says New Zealand's opening-Test victory over the British and Irish Lions was "a hell of a Test match".
Jack Davies
24 Jun, 7:55
Lions shortcomings can be fixed, says Gatland
Warren Gatland says all of the errors that contributed to the British and Irish Lions first-Test defeat to the All Blacks can be f…
Jack Davies
24 Jun, 7:55
Stunning O'Brien try one to savour for beaten Lions
The British and Irish Lions were well beaten in Auckland, but their first try will not be forgotten by those who witnessed it.
Christopher Devine
24 Jun, 7:55
What Goes On Tour at Eden Park - All Blacks v Lions Match Predictions
Andy Goode reckons Official Lions Rugby? will triumph 22-16, while Jamie Wall predicts the mighty All Blacks? will prevail 25-12. …
Sam Smith
23 Jun, 23:08
The Rugby Pod On Tour - Eden Park
Andy Goode is at Eden Park with some predictions about tonight's test between the mighty All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions.…
Sam Smith
23 Jun, 22:33
What Goes On Tour at Eden Park - All Blacks v British & Irish Lions
Jamie Wall is adamant in this video that the British & Irish Lions will need to cross the tryline tonight if they're any chance of…
Sam Smith
23 Jun, 22:20
The Magnificent seven reasons why the All Blacks will win
It will be tight. It will be tough. It will be tense. But I still back the All Blacks to win the 1st test by a converted try, w…
Martin Devlin
23 Jun, 19:01
Gatland questions All Blacks' bench, Savea absence
New Zealand lack the strength in depth they enjoyed in previous years, according to British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland.
Iain Strachan
23 Jun, 15:15
All Blacks expect to tame Lions, says Read
All Blacks captain Kieran Read says the British and Irish Lions will present a "massive challenge", but feels they should be up to…
Peter Thompson
23 Jun, 15:14
Who is the Lions' first Test captain Peter O'Mahony?
Introducing the quiet Munsterman who, two years after suffering a career-threatening injury, will lead the tourists out to face th…
James Harrington
22 Jun, 11:58
Lions captain O'Mahony inspired by the late Foley
Anthony Foley passed away last October, but his legacy lives on in the likes of British and Irish Lions first-Test captain Peter O…
Russell Greaves
22 Jun, 10:29
Rugby Pod - Auckland Sky Jump
Auckland Tourism invited Jim & Andy to see the sights from Auckland’s Sky Tower. What they didn’t mention is the lads would be…
Rugby Pod
22 Jun, 7:35
The Rugby Pod on Tour - Day 2
The lads are off to Hamilton for the Chiefs game. Here's a recap of the day as they went pitch side and met up with a few Lions an…
Rugby Pod
22 Jun, 3:18
What Goes On Tour - Jim Hamilton at Hamilton Old Boys
I met former Saracens and Scottish International player Jim Hamilton of The Rugby Pod at Hamilton Old Boys Rugby Club prior to the…
Sam Smith
22 Jun, 0:02
Gatland: Lions team picked to beat All Blacks
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says the form of players prompted his decision to make several surprise selections fo…
Iain Strachan
21 Jun, 17:52
BREAKING NEWS: Fit-again Read and Ioane to start against Lions
Kieran Read has not played since April, but the All Blacks captain will do battle with the Lions in Auckland.
Peter Thompson
21 Jun, 14:51
Lions have to be close to perfection to down All Blacks - Greenwood
Will Greenwood says the British and Irish Lions can win the New Zealand series even if they lose the opening Test this weekend. …
Christopher Devine
21 Jun, 9:26
What Goes On Tour in Hamilton - Chiefs v British & Irish Lions Match Preview
Here's Jamie Wall to take you through The Warm Up ahead of tonight's big game between the Chiefs and British & Irish Lions.
Sam Smith
19 Jun, 19:17
Warburton not guaranteed starting spot - Gatland
Warren Gatland offered no guarantees that British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton will start the first Test with New Zealand…
RugbyPass
18 Jun, 7:53
What Goes On Tour - The Alternative Commentary Collective Experience
We sent Employee of the Month Runner Up Sam Smith along for The Alternative Commentary Collective experience during the M?ori All …
Sam Smith
18 Jun, 4:55
Donald to captain Chiefs against Lions
An understrength Chiefs team to face the British and Irish Lions will be led by Stephen Donald.
Dejan Kalinic
18 Jun, 0:56
There's no way we've divided into two - Gatland insists Lions are united
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says his team have been brought "closer together" as a result of being written off.
Christopher Devine
17 Jun, 21:29
Match Highlights & Review: Maori All Blacks v British & Irish Lions
Jamie Wall
17 Jun, 18:27
Lions call for Scotland duo Russell and Dell
Warren Gatland has called up six players for Lions duty, with Finn Russell and Allan Dell now getting the nod to jet over from Aus…
Peter Thompson
17 Jun, 7:19
McLeod to replace Smith on All Blacks coaching staff
Former New Zealand international Scott McLeod will look after the All Blacks' defence when Wayne Smith leaves his role later this …
Christopher Devine
16 Jun, 23:49
Roberts and McBryde awaiting Lions call
Wales' stand-in captain Jamie Roberts has not given up hope of facing the All Blacks.
Peter Thompson
16 Jun, 9:54
Borthwick giving nothing away on Farrell fitness
Owen Farrell will not play for the Lions against the Maori All Blacks, but he may be fit to take on the world champions next week.
Peter Thompson
16 Jun, 5:44
Update on Lions reinforcements
Sam Warburton, Owen Farrell & Courtney Lawes are struggling for fitness but Lions assistant Steve Borthwick says no additions …
Tom Webber
16 Jun, 5:44

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