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Tom Smith went on two tours with the British and Irish Lions
Rugby Union 06/04/22 7:37pm

Scotland and Lions prop Smith dies aged 50

Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions prop Tom Smith has died aged 50.

Rassie Erasmus (centre) will not appeal against his suspension
South Africa 25/11/21 5:19pm

Erasmus and SA Rugby withdraw appeals against sanctions

Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby have withdrawn their appeals against the sanctions imposed after an independent hearing upheld a total of eight misconduct charges.

Rugby Union 17/11/21 5:26pm

Erasmus suspended over criticism of officials during Lions series

Rassie Erasmus has been banned from all rugby activity for two months for his behaviour towards the match officials during the Lions series.

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Black History Month 2021 28/10/21 6:00am

Floyd Steadman - 'A special person, not just a special captain'

The incredible story of Floyd Steadman - scrum-half, rugby captain, teacher, family man, trailblazer & much more.

Former Scotland forward Sandy Carmichael, who has died aged 77
Rugby Union 27/10/21 10:00pm

Former Scotland and Lions forward Carmichael dies

Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions forward Sandy Carmichael has died at the age of 77.

Rugby Union 12/10/21 11:11am

Feasibility group to look at forming Lions women's team

The formation of a British and Irish Lions women's team has potentially moved a step closer with the announcement of a 13-strong feasibility group.

Iain Henderson has claimed Warren Gatland selected players on reputation rather than form on the Lions' summer tour of South Africa
Rugby Union 23/09/21 1:54pm

Henderson: Gatland didn't pick Lions on form

Iain Henderson has criticised the Lions tactics in their series loss to South Africa and also claims Warren Gatland selected on reputation rather than form.

Lions players look dejected after losing the third Test and the series
Rugby Union 08/08/21 1:21pm

Lions player series ratings

We take a look at a how all the Lions players performed as South Africa defeated them 2-1 after a narrow 19-16 win in their third and decisive Test.

Alun Wyn Jones hopes to see British and Irish Lions tours safeguarded on the international rugby calendar
Rugby Union 08/08/21 10:04pm

Jones in no doubt about importance of Lions contests

Alun Wyn Jones admits it would be a "travesty" if British and Irish Lions tours were to fade from the international calendar.

Sir Ian McGeechan is among those calling for swift action
Rugby Union 14/08/21 11:12am

Lions greats call for changes to make sport safer

A group of British and Irish Lions greats have called on World Rugby to allow substitutes only in the case of injury to make the sport safer.

Siya Kolisi celebrates the final whistle
Rugby Union 08/08/21 7:00am

Lions third Test: What the pundits said

Maggie Alphonsi, Sam Warburton, Ian McGeechan and Bryan Habana pick out their key points as South Africa won the Lions series.

Warren Gatland felt big moments went against the Lions in the decisive third Test
Rugby Union 07/08/21 10:03pm

Gatland 'disappointed but proud' after Lions series loss

Warren Gatland was left to rue crucial moments he felt went against the Lions in the third-Test defeat to South Africa.

Morne Steyn kicks the winning penalty
Rugby Union 07/08/21 11:00pm

Nienaber hails Morne Steyn's achievement

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber praised Morne Steyn's composure after he once again slotted the winning penalty for the Springboks.

Siya Kolisi lifts the series trophy after South Africa's win over the Lions
British and Irish Lions 07/08/21 6:05pm

Late Steyn penalty breaks Lions hearts

Morne Steyn returned to break the Lions' hearts in a Test series again by clinching a 19-16 win for South Africa.

Lions skipper Alun Wyn Jones
Rugby Union 07/08/21 7:38pm

Emotional Jones rues missed Lions chances

Lions skipper Alun Wyn Jones battled with his emotions after his side were beaten 19-16 by South Africa in the final Test, with the hosts clinching the series 2-1.

Rugby Union 06/08/21 6:38pm

De Allende relishing confrontational series

South African centre Damian de Allende speaks to Elma Smit about handling nerves, embracing physicality, and what it means to reach 50 Test caps.

South Africa skipper Siya Kolisi
Rugby Union 06/08/21 6:21pm

Spiky Springboks defend tactics ahead of decider

South Africa skipper Siya Kolisi says the Springboks will take no lessons from the British and Irish Lions on how to play.

Courtney Lawes wants the Lions to avoid falling into a trap against South Africa
Rugby Union 06/08/21 3:39pm

Lawes: Don't get drawn into dog fight

Courtney Lawes has urged the Lions to avoid falling into South Africa's trap of using niggle in the series decider.

Gregor Townsend has implored his Lions attack to be ruthless with chances and score tries this Saturday
British and Irish Lions 06/08/21 3:26pm

Townsend urges Lions to create more vs Boks

Gregor Townsend insists the Lions' attack must deliver on its potential to topple South Africa in Saturday's series decider.

Ken Owens is ready for the South Africa onslaught
Rugby Union 05/08/21 7:28pm

Owens: Lions have blueprint to beat South Africa

Ken Owens believes the British and Irish Lions know exactly what they have to do to beat South Africa and seal the series.

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