Gatland 'hurt' by O'Brien comments and quits Lions Warren Gatland has ruled himself out of contention to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2021 and said he was "hurt" by Sean O'Brien's criticism of the coaching staff Rugby • 17 Oct 17
Gatland 'hurt' by O'Brien comments and quits Lions Warren Gatland has ruled himself out of contention to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2021 and said he was "hurt" by Sean O'Brien's criticism of the coaching staff Rugby • 17 Oct 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
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
New Zealand appeal Sonny Bill Williams ban New Zealand have appealed against how Sonny Bill Williams' suspension is applied following his dismissal against the British and Irish Lions. Rugby • 28 Jul 17
New Zealand appeal Sonny Bill Williams ban New Zealand have appealed against how Sonny Bill Williams' suspension is applied following his dismissal against the British and Irish Lions. Rugby • 28 Jul 17
Warburton admits New Zealand are still world's best Sam Warburton reflected on a successful British and Irish Lions tour upon the squad's return home, but still acclaimed New Zealand as the world's finest team. Rugby • 12 Jul 17
Warburton admits New Zealand are still world's best Sam Warburton reflected on a successful British and Irish Lions tour upon the squad's return home, but still acclaimed New Zealand as the world's finest team. Rugby • 12 Jul 17
Jones: Premiership Rugby could mess with Lions concept Former Wales prop Adam Jones believes the British and Irish Lions brand has been strengthened by events in New Zealand this summer. Rugby • 12 Jul 17
Jones: Premiership Rugby could mess with Lions concept Former Wales prop Adam Jones believes the British and Irish Lions brand has been strengthened by events in New Zealand this summer. Rugby • 12 Jul 17
Sinckler arrested after night out in Auckland British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has apologised for "any inconvenience caused" after he was arrested during a night out in Auckland at the weekend. Rugby • 11 Jul 17
Sinckler arrested after night out in Auckland British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has apologised for "any inconvenience caused" after he was arrested during a night out in Auckland at the weekend. Rugby • 11 Jul 17
Lions concept saved by 2017 tour, claims McBride Willie John McBride believes the British and Irish Lions may have been saved from extinction by the performance of this year's side in New Zealand. Rugby • 09 Jul 17
Lions concept saved by 2017 tour, claims McBride Willie John McBride believes the British and Irish Lions may have been saved from extinction by the performance of this year's side in New Zealand. Rugby • 09 Jul 17
Gatland now world's best coach, says Lions boss Warren Gatland has been hailed as the world's best head coach by British and Irish Lions tour manager John Spencer. Rugby • 09 Jul 17
Gatland now world's best coach, says Lions boss Warren Gatland has been hailed as the world's best head coach by British and Irish Lions tour manager John Spencer. Rugby • 09 Jul 17
Warren Gatland enthused by Twickenham rematch idea Warren Gatland has admitted he would relish a British and Irish Lions rematch with New Zealand at Twickenham in November. Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Warren Gatland enthused by Twickenham rematch idea Warren Gatland has admitted he would relish a British and Irish Lions rematch with New Zealand at Twickenham in November. Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Murray: Lions have gained respect Ireland and Lions scrum half Conor Murray says that the tourists have gained greater "respect" from the rugby public following their drawn series with New Zealand. Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Murray: Lions have gained respect Ireland and Lions scrum half Conor Murray says that the tourists have gained greater "respect" from the rugby public following their drawn series with New Zealand. Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Lions captain Warburton speechless after draw British and Irish Lions skipper Sam Warburton was left speechless after a 15-15 draw with New Zealand in Auckland meant the Test series was tied. Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Lions captain Warburton speechless after draw British and Irish Lions skipper Sam Warburton was left speechless after a 15-15 draw with New Zealand in Auckland meant the Test series was tied. Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Lions draw with New Zealand in thrilling tour finale Owen Farrell slotted a 78th minute penalty to give the British and Irish Lions a thrilling 15-15 draw with the All Blacks and ensure the visitors tied the three-match series 1-1 at Eden Park. Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Lions draw with New Zealand in thrilling tour finale Owen Farrell slotted a 78th minute penalty to give the British and Irish Lions a thrilling 15-15 draw with the All Blacks and ensure the visitors tied the three-match series 1-1 at Eden Park. Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Gallery: Lions v New Zealand Third Test The Lions are in Auckland for the decisive series showdown against the All Blacks Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Gallery: Lions v New Zealand Third Test The Lions are in Auckland for the decisive series showdown against the All Blacks Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Recap: New Zealand 15-15 Lions The Lions came agonisingly close to an incredible series triumph but fell short as the final test against New Zealand ended in a draw Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Recap: New Zealand 15-15 Lions The Lions came agonisingly close to an incredible series triumph but fell short as the final test against New Zealand ended in a draw Rugby • 08 Jul 17
Daly: Lions backs can cut open All Blacks Elliot Daly believes the Lions' backline full of playmakers has the fluidity to cut open New Zealand in Saturday's Test series decider. Rugby • 07 Jul 17
Daly: Lions backs can cut open All Blacks Elliot Daly believes the Lions' backline full of playmakers has the fluidity to cut open New Zealand in Saturday's Test series decider. Rugby • 07 Jul 17
O'Sullivan: Lions can profit from NZ inexperience Eddie O'Sullivan believes the All Blacks back line troubles have exposed a "vulnerability" that the Lions will need to expose if they are to return home from New Zealand with a momentous series victory. Rugby • 07 Jul 17
O'Sullivan: Lions can profit from NZ inexperience Eddie O'Sullivan believes the All Blacks back line troubles have exposed a "vulnerability" that the Lions will need to expose if they are to return home from New Zealand with a momentous series victory. Rugby • 07 Jul 17
Henshaw: Hard-working Lions earned Queenstown break Robbie Henshaw has defended the Lions' decision to give players a break from preparations for the defining thirs test against the All Blacks in Queenstown. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
Henshaw: Hard-working Lions earned Queenstown break Robbie Henshaw has defended the Lions' decision to give players a break from preparations for the defining thirs test against the All Blacks in Queenstown. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
'It's only a game' - Hansen puts decider in perspective New Zealand boss Steve Hansen has put pressure into perspective ahead of Saturday's Test series decider against the British and Irish Lions. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
'It's only a game' - Hansen puts decider in perspective New Zealand boss Steve Hansen has put pressure into perspective ahead of Saturday's Test series decider against the British and Irish Lions. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
Sexton: Jordie Barrett brings a different dimension Johnny Sexton has revealed Jordie Barrett caught his eye 12 months ago when playing against Ireland at the Junior World Cup, and said he knew immediately the full-back was destined for stardom. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
Sexton: Jordie Barrett brings a different dimension Johnny Sexton has revealed Jordie Barrett caught his eye 12 months ago when playing against Ireland at the Junior World Cup, and said he knew immediately the full-back was destined for stardom. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
Michael Corcoran's Lions Blog: Boys are back in town Michael Corcoran spends some time in Queenstown, the city that has it all, ahead of a defining showdown at Eden Park. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
Michael Corcoran's Lions Blog: Boys are back in town Michael Corcoran spends some time in Queenstown, the city that has it all, ahead of a defining showdown at Eden Park. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
'This will not define my career' Warren Gatland has insisted the British and Irish Lions' series decider with New Zealand will not define his coaching career in a bid to heap pressure on the All Blacks. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
'This will not define my career' Warren Gatland has insisted the British and Irish Lions' series decider with New Zealand will not define his coaching career in a bid to heap pressure on the All Blacks. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
Gatland sticks with same 15 for Lions decider Loosehead prop Mako Vunipola survived being dropped for indiscipline as the British and Irish Lions named an unchanged side for the deciding third test against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
Gatland sticks with same 15 for Lions decider Loosehead prop Mako Vunipola survived being dropped for indiscipline as the British and Irish Lions named an unchanged side for the deciding third test against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
First start for Jordie Barrett as All Blacks show hand Jordie Barrett will make his first New Zealand start in Saturday's Test series decider against the British and Irish Lions. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
First start for Jordie Barrett as All Blacks show hand Jordie Barrett will make his first New Zealand start in Saturday's Test series decider against the British and Irish Lions. Rugby • 06 Jul 17
'World-class' O'Brien vital for Lions, says Jenkins Sean O'Brien and Sam Warburton can combine to lead the Lions to a life-changing series win in New Zealand, according to Neil Jenkins. Rugby • 05 Jul 17
'World-class' O'Brien vital for Lions, says Jenkins Sean O'Brien and Sam Warburton can combine to lead the Lions to a life-changing series win in New Zealand, according to Neil Jenkins. Rugby • 05 Jul 17
Payne ruled out of contention for final Lions Test Jared Payne has been ruled out of the remainder of the Lions tour amid an uncertain recovery period owing to migraine symptoms. Rugby • 05 Jul 17
Payne ruled out of contention for final Lions Test Jared Payne has been ruled out of the remainder of the Lions tour amid an uncertain recovery period owing to migraine symptoms. Rugby • 05 Jul 17
