Lenihan: Defusing 'bomb squad' key to Gatland pick Donal Lenihan believes the scars of the Lions' last tour to South Africa informed Warren Gatland's selection with emphasis placed on physicality. Rugby • 12 hrs
Sexton victim of 'good welfare programme' - O'Callaghan Former Ireland and Lions forward Donncha O'Callaghan believes Johnny Sexton has paid the price for being looked after by a "good welfare programme". Rugby • 12 hrs
Henderson 'surprised' by Ryan and Sexton Lions calls Iain Henderson says he was surprised to hear that Johnny Sexton and James Ryan had been left out of the Lions squad for the upcoming ... Rugby • 20 hrs
Aki Lions pick 'due recognition' says Connacht's Friend Connacht boss Andy Friend says the inclusion of Bundee Aki in the Lions squad for their upcoming tour to South Africa is "due recognition". Rugby • 22 hrs
Lions boss Gatland worried about Sexton durability Concerns over Johnny Sexton's durability played a part in his omission from the Lions squad, according to Neil Jenkins. Rugby • 20 hrs
Alun Wyn Jones confirmed as Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones has been confirmed as British and Irish Lions captain for the summer tour to South Africa. Rugby • 06 May
Best: Ronan Kelleher has a really big Lions chance Rory Best fears Keith Earls may miss out on a Lions place but has backed Leinster hooker Ronan Kelleher to force his way into Warren ... Rugby • 27 Apr
Gatland: Clubs don't need more money to release players Warren Gatland has questioned the sense of English clubs demanding additional compensation for releasing their players for the British and Irish Lions pre-tour training camp. Rugby • 17 Apr
Former Wales & Lions captain John Dawes dies aged 80 Former Wales and Lions captain and coach John Dawes has died at the age of 80 following a period of ill health. Rugby • 16 Apr
Leinster's McBryde lands Lions coaching role British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has revealed his four-man coaching team for the scheduled tour to South Africa this summer, with Leinster's Robin ... Rugby • 13 Apr
Pride of Ireland would be in any Lions mix, says Griggs Ireland players would be in the mix for Lions selection if a women's team was set up, says Adam Griggs. Rugby • 08 Apr
'Silly buggers' going on as Lions series nears Former Lions manager Donal Lenihan says the Lions have put the ball firmly into South Africa's court after the possibility of hosting the tour in ... Rugby • 24 Mar
Lions confirm intention to tour South Africa as planned The Lions and SA Rugby have confirmed their intention to proceed with the 2021 Lions Tour in South Africa, as originally planned. Rugby • 23 Mar
Irish players have pushed their Lions' claim - Farrell Andy Farrell believes Ireland's players have given British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland "one or two more headaches" following their morale-boosting mauling of England. Rugby • 21 Mar
Delivering under 'pressure' extra special for Ireland Hugo Keenan says Ireland were feeling pressure to perform as they rounded off their Six Nations campaign with their best performance since 2018. Rugby • 21 Mar
Lions battles feed into Ireland-England clash - Sexton Johnny Sexton believes beating England should guarantee Ireland have greater representation on this summer's British and Irish Lions tour than their weekend opponents. Rugby • 17 Mar
Lions will not face South Africa in Australia The Lions have declined Australia's offer to host this summer's series against South Africa. Rugby • 06 Mar
Farrell: No Lions update but Ireland will come first Andy Farrell is not ruling himself out of the running for a place on the Lions coaching staff even if both that tour and an ... Rugby • 04 Mar
Former England captain John Pullin dies aged 79 Former England captain John Pullin has died aged 79 after a long illness. Rugby • 05 Feb
Rugby Australia chief confirms Lions tour proposal Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos has confirmed the organisation has offered to host this summer's Lions series against South Africa. Rugby • 01 Feb
Springboks will embrace any option to face Lions South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus insists the Springboks will do whatever it takes to make the Lions series happen. Rugby • 18 Jan
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Carty masterclass & Irish 10s battle On this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast, Hugh Cahill is joined by Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy to discuss Connacht's win over Leinster and ... Rugby • 06 Jan
Huge appetite for Lions tickets in South Africa South Africa Rugby said it could have sold its local ticket allocation for next year's Tests against the British & Irish Lions three times over, ... Rugby • 24 Sep 20
Restrictions on travelling fans could derail Lions tour The British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa could fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic if travelling fans are prevented from attending. Rugby • 19 Aug 20
Stuart Lancaster: Gatland did not offer Lions role Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster says Warren Gatland has not offered him a role on his backroom team for the next British and Irish Lions ... Rugby • 10 Aug 20
