# British and Irish Lions

Last year

2022

# Lions

Lions could face combined Australia-New Zealand team as part of 2025 tour

Discussions are under way to add a fourth Test against an Anzac XV, according to Rugby Australia chief Hamish McLennan.

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Nov 2nd 2022, 12:37 PM

# unaffected

Wales' Liam Williams brushes off ‘internet trolls’

The star was targeted following news of his Scarlets exit.

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Feb 18th 2022, 9:11 AM

# CALLING IT A DAY

Former Wales and Lions hooker Richard Hibbard retires at 38

Hibbard featured in all three Tests during the British and Irish Lions series win in Australia in 2013.

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Jan 21st 2022, 7:16 PM

All time

# weather the storm

Ireland braced for Japan's 'shock factor' - Henderson

The Ulster lock also discussed his criticism of Lions head coach Warren Gatland.

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Nov 2nd 2021, 6:25 PM

# more to come

'He doesn't want that to be the peak of his career' - Aki determined to build on Lions experience

The centre is in line to feature against Munster this weekend.

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Oct 13th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Mr Motivator

'He always gets us there emotionally' – Kolisi praises Nienaber after series success

Meanwhile the South Africa head coach said he couldn’t watch Morné Steyn’s match-winning penalty.

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Aug 7th 2021, 9:30 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

South Africa v British & Irish Lions, third Test

Relive all the action from the final Test of the series as it happened.

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Aug 7th 2021, 5:00 PM

# All Square

'We had a proper review, it was a tough week' - Nienaber praises his players after week of off-field controversy

The South Africa head coach said his squad had not been distracted by the Rassie Erasmus video released ahead of the second Test.

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Jul 31st 2021, 9:13 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

South Africa v British and Irish Lions, second Test

Relive all the action as it happened in Cape Town.

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Jul 31st 2021, 4:05 PM

# Team news

Springboks make three changes for second Test against British and Irish Lions

Steven Kitshoff, Frans Malherbe and Jasper Wiese all come into the starting team.

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Jul 27th 2021, 12:54 PM

# win some lose some

'I 100% agree with the TMO call' - Springboks refuse to lay blame with officials

Jacques Nienaber said he had no complaints despite seeing his team fall on the wrong side of a number of tight calls.

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Jul 24th 2021, 9:07 PM

# William Hill

The Lions need to get creative: Talking points ahead of Saturday's first Test with South Africa

Warren Gatland’s side take on the Springboks in Cape Town this weekend.

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Jul 21st 2021, 12:44 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

South Africa A v British & Irish Lions

Relive all the action from the Lions meeting with a strong South Africa A selection in Cape Town.

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Jul 14th 2021, 6:52 PM

# Disruption

'We're not where we were compared to 2019' - Coach's concern for Springboks

Mzwandile Stick also spoke of the squad’s desire to offer the people of South Africa hope amid ongoing rioting in the country.

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Jul 13th 2021, 3:37 PM

# rematch

Erasmus will 'beg' for Lions to play second South Africa A game this weekend

The Springboks director of rugby believes the Lions should scrap their planned fixture against the Stormers.

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Jul 12th 2021, 2:59 PM

# going big

South Africa A team packed with World Cup winners for midweek Lions clash

Faf de Klerk, Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth and Damian de Allende are among the Springbok stars in the starting team.

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Jul 12th 2021, 1:28 PM

# day to remember

Marcus Smith pilots England to win over Canada before winning Lions call-up

The player’s madcap month took another remarkable twist.

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Jul 10th 2021, 7:46 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Sharks v British and Irish Lions

Relive all the action as it happened at the Lotus Versfeld.

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Jul 10th 2021, 4:59 PM

# Late Changes

Lions lose Itoje and Russell for Sharks game, Aki added to replacements

Courtney Lawes will start in place of his England teammate Itoje.

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Jul 10th 2021, 3:38 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Sharks v British & Irish Lions

Follow all the action as it happens in Johannesburg.

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Jul 7th 2021, 6:13 PM

# mane man

'Conor is a competitor, he has an edge about him'

Even those who know Conor Murray well were surprised by Warren Gatland’s decision to make the scrum-half Lions captain.

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Jul 5th 2021, 8:00 PM

# making his mark

Four-try Adams takes another step towards cementing his place in Lions Test team

The Wales winger has made a big impression across the Lions’ opening two games.

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Jul 5th 2021, 7:30 AM

# Watson

'It's like somebody winds him up before the game and just lets him go'

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson delivered an all-action performance for the Lions on Saturday.

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Jul 4th 2021, 6:45 AM

# Two from two

Gatland provides update on Henshaw, outlines Lions' room for improvement

The Lions head coach also admitted he hopes his team will face some stiffer tests in the weeks ahead.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 9:04 PM

# One Way Traffic

Josh Adams bags four tries as Gatland's tourists put 50 points on Sigma Lions

The British and Irish Lions showed some real flashes of quality in Johannesburg.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 6:49 PM

# ready to roar

Lions have opportunity to ease themselves into tour against South African namesakes

The Gauteng Lions could be in for a difficult evening against an experienced touring team.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 7:15 AM

# Support

'No better man' - O'Mahony backs Murray to step up as Lions captain

O’Mahony led the Lions in the first Test against New Zealand in 2017.

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Jun 29th 2021, 4:11 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

British and Irish Lions v Japan

All the action as is happened as the Lions got off to a winning start in Murrayfield.

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Jun 26th 2021, 2:06 PM

# the wait is over

After their World Cup heroics, Japan finally make a welcome return to the Test stage

After a difficult year, the Brave Blossoms are looking to make a big impression against the Lions.

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Jun 26th 2021, 8:30 AM

# Older and wiser

'Four years ago I was 24 and had played very few games of rugby'

Tadhg Furlong is ready to embrace the challenge of his second Lions tour.

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Jun 20th 2021, 8:00 AM

# Determined

'No one is here to make up the numbers' - Price aiming to make presence felt with Lions

Scotland scrum-half Ali Price is on his first Lions tour.

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Jun 16th 2021, 7:30 AM

# first day in camp

Lions settle into Jersey training camp ahead of a tour like no other

The Lions had their first day of training in Jersey on Monday.

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Jun 15th 2021, 7:30 AM

# late addition

Ireland's Ronan Kelleher called to train with Lions

A statement added that while the Leinster player will train with the squad this week, he has not been formally added to the 37-man touring squad.

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Jun 13th 2021, 8:03 PM

# keen to impress

'I’m proud of what I’ve done, but there’s still so much more to be achieved'

Hugo Keenan is looking forward to a big summer of rugby, whether with Ireland or the Lions.

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Jun 2nd 2021, 7:00 AM

# still in the mix

'That stand-by list is going to play a vital role' – McBryde's Lions message to Leinster players

McBryde will be part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team in South Africa.

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Jun 1st 2021, 7:15 AM

# Older and wiser

'I know how to approach it' - 2017 experience has Henshaw ready to make his mark with Lions

The Leinster centre is determined to make his presence felt in South Africa.

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May 18th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Cheese

'He's probably been the form lock in the northern hemisphere over the last couple of seasons'

Leo Cullen was full of praise for James Ryan after the lock’s excellent display against Ulster.

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May 17th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Signed Up

'I'm very happy where I am' - Furlong plays down concerns over length of new contract

The tighthead finally agreed a new deal with the IRFU this week.

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May 12th 2021, 8:34 AM

# Honest

'It's been tough. It means so much to me' - Emotional Kyle Sinckler discusses Lions omission

The England prop was surprisingly left out of Warren Gatland’s 37-man squad.

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May 8th 2021, 8:12 PM

# Tough Calls

It's easy to see the sense in Gatland's side of the Sexton debate

The Ireland captain has paid the price for a frustrating run of injuries.

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May 7th 2021, 7:00 AM