Wallabies struggle past Fiji as first Lions Test looms Australia scraped past Fiji 21-18 as the first Test against the British and Irish Lions approaches on 19 July. Rugby • 06 Jul
Wallabies struggle past Fiji as first Lions Test looms Australia scraped past Fiji 21-18 as the first Test against the British and Irish Lions approaches on 19 July. Rugby • 06 Jul
Farrell frustrated by Lions' sluggish Sydney victory Lions head coach Andy Farrell was relieved to leave Sydney unscathed but was frustrated with his sides' lack of killer instinct in a drab 21-10 win over the New South Wales Waratahs. Rugby • 05 Jul
Farrell frustrated by Lions' sluggish Sydney victory Lions head coach Andy Farrell was relieved to leave Sydney unscathed but was frustrated with his sides' lack of killer instinct in a drab 21-10 win over the New South Wales Waratahs. Rugby • 05 Jul
Farrell plays down Lions' full-back injury concerns British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has denied that the Lions are facing problems at full-back despite the doubt that now hovers over Elliott Daly's ongoing participation in the tour. Rugby • 02 Jul
Farrell plays down Lions' full-back injury concerns British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has denied that the Lions are facing problems at full-back despite the doubt that now hovers over Elliott Daly's ongoing participation in the tour. Rugby • 02 Jul
McCarthy enjoying time with 'high-energy' Pollock Joe McCarthy has struck up an unexpected friendship with Henry Pollock as the British and Irish Lions rookies step up their hunt for Test selection. Rugby • 29 Jun
McCarthy enjoying time with 'high-energy' Pollock Joe McCarthy has struck up an unexpected friendship with Henry Pollock as the British and Irish Lions rookies step up their hunt for Test selection. Rugby • 29 Jun
'50/50 calls probably didn't go our way' - Gatland Warren Gatland spoke of his pride for his Lions despite acknowledging they had allowed a series victory against South Africa to slip from their grasp. Rugby • 07 Aug 21
'50/50 calls probably didn't go our way' - Gatland Warren Gatland spoke of his pride for his Lions despite acknowledging they had allowed a series victory against South Africa to slip from their grasp. Rugby • 07 Aug 21
Aki having the time of his life on Lions tour Bundee Aki says he is having the time of his life on the British and Irish Lions tour and that the players have formed a strong bond as they head into the winner-takes-all third Test against South Africa on Saturday. Rugby • 03 Aug 21
Aki having the time of his life on Lions tour Bundee Aki says he is having the time of his life on the British and Irish Lions tour and that the players have formed a strong bond as they head into the winner-takes-all third Test against South Africa on Saturday. Rugby • 03 Aug 21
Forget the Springboks in red and find new plan, Gatland Former Munster out-half Jonny Holland outlines the need for the Lions to discover their own way of playing after losing the second Test in Cape Town. Rugby • 05 Aug 21
Forget the Springboks in red and find new plan, Gatland Former Munster out-half Jonny Holland outlines the need for the Lions to discover their own way of playing after losing the second Test in Cape Town. Rugby • 05 Aug 21
South Africa 27-9 British & Irish Lions - recap South Africa have beaten the British & Irish Lions 27-9 in the second Test to level the series. Rugby • 31 Jul 21
South Africa 27-9 British & Irish Lions - recap South Africa have beaten the British & Irish Lions 27-9 in the second Test to level the series. Rugby • 31 Jul 21
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: 'Rassie rant' and Lions game-plan Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan join Hugh Cahill on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast to discuss the Lions' build-up to the second test against South Africa as they look to win again as well as discussing Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus' latest tweet complaints over refereeing decisions. Rugby • 29 Jul 21
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: 'Rassie rant' and Lions game-plan Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan join Hugh Cahill on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast to discuss the Lions' build-up to the second test against South Africa as they look to win again as well as discussing Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus' latest tweet complaints over refereeing decisions. Rugby • 29 Jul 21
Lions weather Stormers with ease as Jones makes return Alun Wyn Jones made a successful comeback from his dislocated shoulder as the British and Irish Lions warmed up for their series against South Africa with a 49-3 victory over the Stormers. Rugby • 17 Jul 21
Lions weather Stormers with ease as Jones makes return Alun Wyn Jones made a successful comeback from his dislocated shoulder as the British and Irish Lions warmed up for their series against South Africa with a 49-3 victory over the Stormers. Rugby • 17 Jul 21
Andrew Porter ruled out of Lions tour Irish tighthead prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa this summer with a toe injury. Rugby • 06 Jun 21
Andrew Porter ruled out of Lions tour Irish tighthead prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa this summer with a toe injury. Rugby • 06 Jun 21
Gatland's green focus - Who will make the Lions cut? How many Irish players will force their way into Warren Gatland's 36-man British and Irish Lions squad to take on South Africa? Rugby • 05 May 21
Gatland's green focus - Who will make the Lions cut? How many Irish players will force their way into Warren Gatland's 36-man British and Irish Lions squad to take on South Africa? Rugby • 05 May 21
Rugby Australia make offer to host Lions tour - report The possibility of a Lions Tour taking place in 2021 has been re-ignited amid reports that Rugby Australia have stepped in and offered to host the series. Rugby • 30 Jan 21
Rugby Australia make offer to host Lions tour - report The possibility of a Lions Tour taking place in 2021 has been re-ignited amid reports that Rugby Australia have stepped in and offered to host the series. Rugby • 30 Jan 21
Sean O'Brien says Gatland to blame for Lions failure Sean O'Brien has blamed Warren Gatland and his coaching staff for the Lions' failure to win their three-Test series with New Zealand this summer. Rugby • 21 Sep 17
Sean O'Brien says Gatland to blame for Lions failure Sean O'Brien has blamed Warren Gatland and his coaching staff for the Lions' failure to win their three-Test series with New Zealand this summer. Rugby • 21 Sep 17
Meet the Irishman behind the logistics of a Lions tour For Ireland's Ger Carmody, the arrival of the Lions in New Zealand is the culmination of two years and 80,000 kilometres of arduous and intensive planning. Rugby • 30 May 17
Meet the Irishman behind the logistics of a Lions tour For Ireland's Ger Carmody, the arrival of the Lions in New Zealand is the culmination of two years and 80,000 kilometres of arduous and intensive planning. Rugby • 30 May 17
Lions call-up will not define my career, says Hartley Dylan Hartley thinks a Lions call-up is the ultimate honour for any British and Irish player but he does not feel it will define his career if he fails to make a tour. Rugby • 13 Apr 17
Lions call-up will not define my career, says Hartley Dylan Hartley thinks a Lions call-up is the ultimate honour for any British and Irish player but he does not feel it will define his career if he fails to make a tour. Rugby • 13 Apr 17
O'Driscoll 'excited' about Ringrose potential Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll admits to being "excited" by Garry Ringrose's potential but doesn't like comparisons between the two centres. Six Nations • 17 Feb 17
O'Driscoll 'excited' about Ringrose potential Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll admits to being "excited" by Garry Ringrose's potential but doesn't like comparisons between the two centres. Six Nations • 17 Feb 17
Kearney feels for players not selected for Lions Rob Kearney has revealed his sympathy for those not selected for the Lions, while revealing his delight at being included in the touring party. Rugby • 10 May 13
Kearney feels for players not selected for Lions Rob Kearney has revealed his sympathy for those not selected for the Lions, while revealing his delight at being included in the touring party. Rugby • 10 May 13
Gatland: Six Nations was key to Lions selection Warren Gatland has explained that the Six Nations was the key benchmark for his Lions squad, which Rory Best was among those to miss out on this morning, Rugby • 30 Apr 13
Gatland: Six Nations was key to Lions selection Warren Gatland has explained that the Six Nations was the key benchmark for his Lions squad, which Rory Best was among those to miss out on this morning, Rugby • 30 Apr 13
Gatland set to take charge of Lions Warren Gatland is in line to become just the second overseas coach to lead the British and Irish Lions on tour after being offered the chance to take charge of next year's tour of Australia. Rugby • 27 Mar 12
Gatland set to take charge of Lions Warren Gatland is in line to become just the second overseas coach to lead the British and Irish Lions on tour after being offered the chance to take charge of next year's tour of Australia. Rugby • 27 Mar 12