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Yesterday’s News

# Prolific

'I’ve got nothing to prove to them... I don’t have any sour grapes'

4 hours ago 6,365 Views 2 Comments

Duhan van der Merwe is excited to play against the Springboks’ Cheslin Kolbe.

# Support

Aki 'has been brilliant' in helping Henshaw prepare for first Lions Test start

15 hours ago 7,399 Views 3 Comments

The Leinster and Ireland centre has overcome a hamstring injury to face the Springboks.

# Controversial

'There was no plan B' - The Lions Test series won't have a neutral TMO

17 hours ago 8,826 Views 8 Comments

South African official Marius Jonker will be the television match official.

Thursday 22 July, 2021

# Irish Abroad

Leinster assistant Hugh Hogan joins Scarlets as defence coach

Thu 4:11 PM 6,841 Views 5 Comments

Hogan is the latest young Irish coach to head abroad.

# Bray Boy

'I've had a lot of ups and downs. The road to here hasn't always been easy'

Thu 2:59 PM 8,683 Views 12 Comments

Leinster and Ireland man Jack Conan starts for the Lions on Saturday.

# Test XV

Lions lack proven combinations but Gatland has picked an exciting side

Updated Thu 12:05 PM 17,455 Views 8 Comments

There is plenty of unknown about the tourists’ starting XV.

Wednesday 21 July, 2021

# Wing Man

Adams loses out as Van der Merwe readies himself for 'verbals' from Boks

Wed 7:00 PM 9,626 Views 4 Comments

The Scotland wing starts in the number 11 shirt after Warren Gatland made a tough call.

# Skipper

'When I was told there was a chance, it was bordering on the surreal' - AWJ

Wed 3:30 PM 5,613 Views 1 Comment

The Lions captain will start against the Springboks this weekend.

# Selection

Price, Van der Merwe and Conan bolt their way into the Lions' starting Test XV

Updated Wed 3:06 PM 23,998 Views 11 Comments

Warren Gatland has never been afraid to make bold selection calls.

# 9

Conor Murray has an important role to play off the Lions bench - Gatland

Wed 1:42 PM 11,448 Views 10 Comments

Ali Price has been named to start at scrum-half against the Springboks.

# Team News

Henshaw, Furlong and Conan start for Gatland's Lions in the first Test

Wed 10:00 AM 34,388 Views 37 Comments

Conor Murray and Tadhg Beirne have been included on the bench.

Tuesday 20 July, 2021

# Global Game

'The last time I was in Nigeria, I saw a little boy with a Lions top on'

Tue 10:00 PM 12,095 Views 2 Comments

Maro Itoje is set to play a huge role for the Lions in what will be his second Test series.

# Surprises

Conan set to start as Gatland brings Test team announcement forward

Tue 9:32 PM 51,367 Views 45 Comments

Conor Murray may have to settle for a place on the bench against the Springboks.

# Mother City

Confirmed: All three Lions Tests will take place at sea level in Cape Town

Tue 3:58 PM 3,264 Views 0 Comments

Johannesburg is at the centre of the third wave of Covid-19 in South Africa.

# Back Three

Vegas trip with Furlong chief among Watson's fond Lions memories

Tue 3:40 PM 11,699 Views 0 Comments

The 27-year-old started all three Tests last time

# Style Of Play

The Lions know what's coming but it's another story stopping the Boks

Tue 6:15 AM 4,472 Views 0 Comments

Warren Gatland’s Wales came close to beating the South Africans at the 2019 World Cup.

Monday 19 July, 2021

# Family Comes First

'Having our wives and partners here, the kids running around, it's great'

Mon 10:00 PM 10,047 Views 4 Comments

The Lions are missing their loved ones but the Springboks have brought families into their bubble.

# Key Man

Furlong looks a certainty but plenty of Irish hopes for Lions' Test 23

Mon 8:00 PM 28,731 Views 5 Comments

Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw were pre-tour favourites to start.

# Tactician

'We’ll be ready' - Return of influential Pollard a huge boost for the Boks

Mon 4:14 PM 3,993 Views 1 Comment

The 27-year-old out-half is out of Covid isolation ahead of the first Lions Test.

# First Test

'It's big boy rugby, isn't it?' - DJ Furlong fired up for the Springboks

Mon 12:28 PM 11,570 Views 4 Comments

The Ireland tighthead prop is relishing the set-piece battle this weekend.

# Injury Update

Williams on track to return from head injury for Lions' first Test

Mon 11:13 AM 3,514 Views 1 Comment

The Irish contingent are all fit and available to face the Springboks.

Sunday 18 July, 2021

# Concerns

Springboks' first Test XV is almost as uncertain as Gatland's Lions team

Sun 7:23 PM 7,894 Views 2 Comments

The Boks’ Covid-19 outbreak means some players haven’t been able to play or train.

# Debate

Take your pick: Gatland sets about selecting his Lions Test 23

Sun 7:30 AM 14,346 Views 22 Comments

There are big calls to confirm across the starting XV.

Saturday 17 July, 2021

# Skipper

Jones resumes Lions tour captaincy as Price puts pressure on Murray at 9

Jul 17th 2021, 8:25 PM 16,230 Views 13 Comments

The 35-year-old made his return from a shoulder injury in the win over the Stormers.

# Final Audition

Conan among the tries as Lions finish Test build-up with win over Stormers

Jul 17th 2021, 6:47 PM 28,414 Views 21 Comments

Tadhg Beirne also impressed as the tourists racked up a 49-3 victory.

De Allende impresses but South Africa A lose to Jake White's Bulls

Jul 17th 2021, 1:58 PM 9,928 Views 0 Comments

The Bulls were 14-0 down at half-time but produced a huge second 40.

# Audition

Lions get final chance to earn Test spots in Cape Town clash with Stormers

Jul 17th 2021, 6:30 AM 5,154 Views 1 Comment

South Africa A face the Bulls this afternoon with the first Lions Test now just a week away.

Friday 16 July, 2021

# Up And Running

'He can have a huge role' - Lions delighted to have Robbie Henshaw back

Jul 16th 2021, 2:25 PM 3,985 Views 0 Comments

The Leinster and Ireland centre is back from injury tomorrow against the Stormers.

# Spicy

Erasmus flags two Farrell tackles in response to Gatland's 'reckless' claim

Jul 16th 2021, 1:54 PM 15,012 Views 11 Comments

The Lions and Springboks bosses are adding to the sense of the Test series heating up.

Thursday 15 July, 2021

# Lions Lock

'It’s a massive opportunity. It’s the last game before the first Test selection'

Jul 15th 2021, 10:14 PM 8,405 Views 4 Comments

Wales lock Adam Beard has impressed since getting a late call-up to the Lions tour.

# Returns

Henshaw, Hogg, and Alun Wyn Jones out to prove points for the Lions

Jul 15th 2021, 6:00 PM 5,136 Views 5 Comments

The trio return from injury and isolation against the Stormers on Saturday.

# Hand Up

Ireland's Jack Conan keen to take his chance in last Lions Test audition

Jul 15th 2021, 3:08 PM 5,813 Views 12 Comments

Warren Gatland says up to 70% of his Test side remains undecided.

# High Tackle

'It looked reckless' - Lions boss Gatland questions De Klerk's tackle

Jul 15th 2021, 12:35 PM 8,879 Views 5 Comments

The Lions boss felt there was head contact in the hit.

# Team News

Henshaw returns for the Lions as Gatland includes Alun Wyn Jones on bench

Jul 15th 2021, 11:20 AM 22,939 Views 13 Comments

Stuart Hogg captains the team from 15, while Marcus Smith starts against the Stormers.

# Leader

'It's not an issue for me, I'm a player who wants to win the Test series'

Jul 15th 2021, 6:00 AM 10,824 Views 4 Comments

Warren Gatland must decide whether Alun Wyn Jones is ready to start the first Test.

Wednesday 14 July, 2021

# Gats

Gatland: 'We can go into the Test series with a lot of confidence'

Jul 14th 2021, 10:28 PM 7,605 Views 2 Comments

The Lions head coach was pleased with his team’s display despite defeat to South Africa A.

# Test

Lions suffer first loss as Erasmus' South Africa serve reminder of their class

Jul 14th 2021, 9:00 PM 46,578 Views 23 Comments

Warren Gatland’s men were second best in an enthralling encounter in Cape Town.

# CONFIRMED

Lions confirm that Ireland's Rónan Kelleher will join the squad tomorrow

Jul 14th 2021, 6:48 PM 7,973 Views 2 Comments

The 23-year-old is linking up with Warren Gatland’s tourists.

# Laws

'I was as guilty as anyone - we need to refocus and actually referee what's in law'

Jul 14th 2021, 5:54 PM 9,311 Views 0 Comments

Nigel Owens gives his view on World Rugby’s new global trial laws.

# Recovery

Tour captain Alun Wyn Jones will re-join the Lions tomorrow

Jul 14th 2021, 1:29 PM 10,233 Views 5 Comments

The 35-year-old dislocated his shoulder just 18 days ago against Japan.

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