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Tom Curry will make his British and Irish Lions debut vs the Cell C Sharks on Wednesday
Rugby Union 06/07/21 3:39pm

Sharks vs British and Irish Lions talking points

We look at talking points ahead of the British and Irish Lions' second tour match in South Africa, vs the Cell C Sharks on Wednesday.

Rugby Union 06/07/21 6:00pm

LISTEN: Beast and Raging Bull on Greenwood's Lions podcast

On this week's Will Greenwood Lions podcast, he welcomes the Beast and Raging Bull: otherwise known as Tendai Mtawarira and Phil Vickery.

Sky Sports Rugby chat to Bryan Habana for his first column of the 2021 British and Irish Lions series in South Africa...
Rugby Union 05/07/21 8:30pm

Habana's Boks pride | 'Lions mean business'

Bryan Habana discusses the Springboks and British and Irish Lions so far, standout players, what to expect from the Sharks and his Lions back-three.

British and Irish Lions wing Josh Adams notched four tries in their opening tour win vs the Sigma Lions in South Africa
Rugby Union 03/07/21 3:17pm

Lions eclipse 50 points as Adams scores four in opener

Josh Adams scored four times as the British and Irish Lions began their 2021 tour of South Africa by registering a dominant 56-14 win.

Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber (left) and co have been forced to suspend training and place the squad in isolation after a positive Covid-19 result
Rugby Union 05/07/21 1:31pm

Springboks suspend training after positive Covid result

The Springboks management have suspended training and placed the squad in isolation after a positive Covid-19 result within their ranks.

Hamish Watson was named player of the match vs the Sigma Lions, after a brilliant display from openside flanker
Rugby Union 03/07/21 8:06pm

Lions ratings: Watson and Adams the standouts

Pick through the player ratings from the British and Irish Lions' 56-14 opening tour victory vs the Sigma Lions in Johannesburg.

Miles Harrison pens his first column for the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, as he recovers from surgery for colon cancer
Wales 02/07/21 12:31pm

Miles Harrison: Living Room with the Lions in 2021

Legendary Sky Sports commentator Miles Harrison pens his first column of the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour: Living Room with the Lions.

Will Owen Farrell and Finn Russell complement each other vs the Sigma Lions in Johannesburg?
Rugby Union 02/07/21 8:40pm

What are key talking points ahead of Lions tour opener?

Finn Russell starting alongside Owen Farrell is perhaps the biggest surprise heading into Saturday's tour opener against Sigma Lions.

Rugby Union 02/07/21 5:00pm

Quinnell on return of Fanvan and AWJ injury

Scott Quinnell returns with Fanvan, and he also hopes Alun Wyn Jones is able to return from a dislocated shoulder.

Robbie Henshaw will miss the British and Irish Lions' game vs the Sharks on Wednesday due to a mild hamstring strain
Rugby Union 02/07/21 2:38pm

Henshaw out of Wednesday's Lions vs Sharks

Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions' fixture against the Sharks on Wednesday because of a 'mild hamstring injury'.

British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler chats exclusively to Sky Sports in South Africa
Rugby Union 02/07/21 10:38am

Sinckler on raw emotions, Lions experience and 2019

British and Irish Lions tighthead Kyle Sinckler speaks to Sky Sports in South Africa about his emotions, Lions experience and 2019 difficulties.

Stuart Hogg spoke to media and Sky Sports on Thursday ahead of captaining the Lions vs the Emirates Lions in South Africa on Saturday
Rugby Union 01/07/21 12:40pm

Hogg 'bitterly disappointed' for Alun Wyn Jones

Stuart Hogg will consult Alun Wyn Jones ahead of Saturday's clash vs Emirates Lions after being named British and Irish Lions captain for the fixture.

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi spoke to media on Thursday about the upcoming British and Irish Lions series
South Africa 01/07/21 3:40pm

Boks skipper Kolisi excited for 'huge' Lions challenge

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says he cannot wait to tackle the British and Irish Lions on home soil, live on Sky Sports.

The kick-off for the British and Irish Lions' tour match vs the Sharks next Wednesday has been brought forward an hour
Rugby Union 01/07/21 6:00pm

Lions vs Sharks kick-off moved to avoid Euros clash

The kick-off for the Lions tour match against Cell C Sharks on Wednesday, July 7, has been brought forward.

Warren Gatland says he is excited and impressed by the competition for places within the 2021 Lions touring party
Rugby Union 01/07/21 3:25pm

Gatland impressed by Lions competition for places

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is impressed with the competition in the touring party ahead of trying intriguing combinations.

Hamish Watson has had to withdraw from the British and Irish Lions side to face Japan due to concussion
Rugby Union 23/06/21 2:44pm

Tipuric replaces Watson in Lions XV vs Japan

The British and Irish Lions have suffered a setback ahead of Saturday's pre-tour clash with Japan after Hamish Watson was ruled out by concussion.

British and Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend spoke exclusively to Sky Sports Rugby ahead of the tour
Rugby Union 15/06/21 12:45pm

Townsend: My coaching philosophy all about opportunities

British and Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend chats his coaching philosophy, players forming bonds and his 1997 memories.

Whether through injury or suspension, a number of would-be Lions have missed out after initial selection over the years
Rugby Union 10/06/21 5:45pm

Would-be Lions who missed out through the years

After Andrew Porter's injury withdrawal from the 2021 Lions squad prior to the tour, we look through other would-be Lions who missed out.

Dr James Robson, British and Irish Lions tour doctor between 1993 and 2013, shares his memories, highlights and 2017 disappointment
Rugby Union 08/06/21 12:26pm

Dr Robson: Lions tours meant everything to me

A veteran of six consecutive British and Irish Lions tours (1993-2013), Scotland's Dr James Robson discusses his Lions memories and missing out in 2017.

We look through the winners and losers from the backs after 2021 British and Irish Lions squad selection...
Rugby Union 07/05/21 6:30pm

British and Irish Lions winners/losers: Backs

In the aftermath of Warren Gatland's 2021 British and Irish Lions squad announcement, we look at the winners and losers from the backs.

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Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

Features

Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

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