Connacht edge Lions thriller in Johannesburg Connacht moved one win away from completing a clean sweep of the United Rugby Championship's South African sides as they edged the Lions 33-30 in … United Rugby Championship • 23 Apr
Erasmus denies leaking infamous Lions tour video South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has denied he made public his now infamous 62-minute video critique of the performance of the match officials … Rugby • 06 Mar
Ulster top URC table after seeing off Lions Two tries from back-rower Nick Timoney ensured Ulster made it four bonus-point wins from four as they defeated the Lions 26-10 at the Kingspan Stadium. Rugby • 15 Oct 21
Women's Lions moves closer with Irish involvement The British & Irish Lions have today announced the formation of a Women's Lions feasibility Steering Group, including Irish women's chief Anthony Eddy and former … Rugby • 12 Oct 21
Lions set for tough debut season in the URC As the United Rugby Championship looms, we're telling you all you need to know about the four new South African teams in the league, and … Rugby • 22 Sep 21
Lions cut 'gutted' Sexton but Ireland captain moves on Johnny Sexton admitted it was tough to be left out the Lions squad as he believed he had done enough to earn a call-up for … Rugby • 01 Sep 21
Nienaber hits back at critics of 'boring Boks' South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has batted away accusations the Springboks play a dull brand of rugby and believes the real boredom in the … Rugby • 10 Aug 21
Lions loss was tense but focus needs to switch from TMO The Lions chipped away and gave us a series that was tied up until the final minute of play. Now, hopefully, we can all return … Rugby • 10 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
Recap: South Africa edge Lions for series win Look back at the key moments as South Africa scored a late win over the British and Irish to clinch the three-match series. Rugby • 07 Aug 21
Steyn breaks Lions hearts again as Boks win series Morne Steyn kicked a 79th-minute penalty as South Africa beat the British and Irish Lions 19-16 in the third Test in Cape Town to win … Rugby • 07 Aug 21
South Africa v Lions third Test: All you need to know South Africa and the Lions meet in a 'cup final' with the winner claiming a series victory. Rugby • 06 Aug 21
Jackman: Beating Boks would be Gatland's finest moment Leading the British and Irish Lions to a series win over South Africa would rank as Warren Gatland's finest achievement as a coach, says Bernard … Rugby • 06 Aug 21
Townsend in the spotlight for Lions' lack of bite Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan pointed the finger at Gregor Townsend for the British and Irish Lions' lack of attacking spark and warned South Africa … Rugby • 05 Aug 21
Sinckler free to face Springboks after citing dismissed Kyle Sinckler has been cleared to take part in the British and Irish Lions' series decider against South Africa after his citing for biting was … Rugby • 04 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 … Rugby • 03 Aug 21
Nienaber: World Cup glory gives Springboks an edge South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber believes recent World Cup glory could give his players the edge during Saturday's series decider against the British and Irish … Rugby • 03 Aug 21
South Africa lose key duo for Lions series decider South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk and flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit have been ruled out of Saturday's series decider against the British and Irish Lions … Rugby • 03 Aug 21
Aki starts, Murray benched as Lions ring changes Bundee Aki will partner Robbie Henshaw at centre for the British and Irish Lions series decider against South Africa while Conor Murray drops to the … Rugby • 03 Aug 21
World Rugby to investigate Erasmus comments South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will face an independent misconduct hearing after his video rant about the officiating in the first British and … Rugby • 02 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 … Rugby • 05 Aug 21
Boks happy with officials' handling of second Test South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids has said the team are happy with the way the match officials handled Saturday's 27-9 victory over the British … Rugby • 02 Aug 21
Lions captain Jones: We need to put it right Alun Wyn Jones has warned South Africa that his British and Irish Lions will enter Saturday's series decider intent on restoring their wounded pride. Rugby • 01 Aug 21
Henshaw looks ahead to 'final' showdown with Springboks Robbie Henshaw echoed British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland as he characterised their winner-takes-all third test against South Africa as a "final". Rugby • 01 Aug 21
War of words not on Gatland agenda ahead of 'cup final' Warren Gatland says the British and Irish Lions must prepare for a 'cup final' after their 27-9 defeat by South Africa in the second Test … Rugby • 31 Jul 21
