Lions coach urges Erasmus to lay off Twitter criticism Lions assistant coach Steve Tandy believes if South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has any complaints about rough play from the tourists he should ... Rugby • 10 hrs
South Africa ready to do their talking on the pitch South Africa have pledged to settle the battle of the egos on the field in today's first Test against the British and Irish Lions. Rugby • 24 Jul
Henshaw: Lions ready for South African onslaught Robbie Henshaw insists the British and Irish Lions are ready to meet South Africa's physical onslaught in Saturday's crucial series opener at Cape Town Stadium. Rugby • 23 Jul
Lions given assurances over South African TMO The British and Irish Lions have been assured by the officials overseeing tomorrow's first Test against the Springboks that the correct decisions will be made ... Rugby • 23 Jul
South Africa v Lions first Test: All you need to know The Lions' Test series against South Africa gets under way on Saturday afternoon. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 23 Jul
Jackman: Hands-on Erasmus has always been unorthodox Bernard Jackman has said Rassie Erasmus' touchline antics are nothing new and merely symptomatic of an incredibly "hands-on" style that sees the South African go ... Rugby • 23 Jul
Conan: I don't think it gets any bigger than this Jack Conan admits the British and Irish Lions were the furthest thing from his mind at the start of 2021 as he struggled with a ... Rugby • 22 Jul
Three Irish players named in Lions team for opener Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan will start for the British & Irish Lions against South Africa at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Jul
De Allende says he 'got lucky' after firepit explosion South Africa centre Damian De Allende admits he is lucky to be playing rugby again after a firepit explosion. Rugby • 21 Jul
Liam Williams passed fit to face Springboks Full-back Liam Williams has completed his concussion protocols and resumed full training with the British & Irish Lions ahead of Saturday's first test against South ... Rugby • 20 Jul
Kolisi named in South Africa team to play Lions South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to lead his country into Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions. Rugby • 20 Jul
Jones return to Lions action delights Gatland Warren Gatland delivered a clean bill of health on Alun Wyn Jones after the British and Irish Lions captain made a successful comeback in a ... Rugby • 18 Jul
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 ... Rugby • 17 Jul
Fringe Boks fail to impress in defeat to Bulls South Africa 'A' were handed a 17-14 defeat by the Bulls as the majority of the Springboks' fringe players got a much-needed run out but ... Rugby • 17 Jul
Erasmus takes to Twitter to question Farrell tackles Owen Farrell has had two controversial tackles highlighted by Rassie Erasmus as tensions continue to simmer ahead of the British and Irish Lions series against ... Rugby • 16 Jul
Gatland: Lions learned more from first defeat than SA British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland believes he will get more out of Wednesday's 17-13 loss to a strong South Africa 'A' in Cape ... Rugby • 14 Jul
Farrell and Williams to start as Jones rejoins Lions England's Owen Farrell and Wales' Liam Williams were late additions to the British & Irish Lions starting XV to face South Africa A tonight. Rugby • 14 Jul
South Africa 'A' test the spark the Lions need - Best Rory Best says that the Lions' games have been difficult to watch so far but tonight's clash against South Africa 'A' can be the spark ... Rugby • 14 Jul
Thanks but no thanks - Lions decline 'A' double-header Warren Gatland has welcomed South Africa elevating their 'A' clash into an unofficial fourth Test, but the Lions head coach has emphatically ruled out meeting ... Rugby • 12 Jul
Alun Wyn Jones could make remarkable Lions return Alun Wyn Jones could make a sensational return to the British and Irish Lions squad after seeing dramatic progress in his recovery from the dislocated ... Rugby • 13 Jul
Murray to captain Lions XV featuring three Irish stars Conor Murray will make his first start since being named Alun Wyn Jones' replacement as British and Irish Lions captain in Wednesday's clash with South ... Rugby • 12 Jul
Boks back in training despite six new Covid cases South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is among a fresh group of players to test positive for coronavirus as the Springboks face more disruption to preparations ... Rugby • 11 Jul
Beirne bags brace as Lions bite back against Sharks The British and Irish Lions received their toughest test of the tour to South Africa but still emerged overwhelming 71-31 winners as the Sharks fell ... Rugby • 10 Jul
Aki drafted into Lions 23 to face Sharks Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been drafted into the matchday squad for the British and Irish Lions against the Sharks in Pretoria as Warren Gatland's ... Rugby • 10 Jul
Lions to face Sharks after negative round of tests The British and Irish Lions have been given the green light to play Saturday's match against the Sharks in Pretoria after the latest round of ... Rugby • 09 Jul
