#Lions

# lions - Saturday 8 May, 2021

# Anxious Wait

Jack Conan leaves field with head injury and will follow return to play protocol

May 8th 2021, 10:29 PM 11,276 Views 13 Comments

Conan has been named in Warren Gatland’s Lions squad to tour South Africa.

# lions - Thursday 6 May, 2021

# Lions

Time got the better of Sexton - not just Farrell, Russell and Biggar

May 6th 2021, 5:38 PM 45,256 Views 26 Comments

Irish captain’s omission from Warren Gatland’s squad was tough but at 35 his durability has come into question.

# Johnny Sexton

Eight Irishmen named in Lions squad as Sexton and Ryan miss out

May 6th 2021, 12:50 PM 101,440 Views 198 Comments

Tadhg Furlong, Tadhg Beirne, Conor Murray, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, Jack Conan, Andrew Porter and Iain Henderson make the plane.

# lions - Thursday 29 April, 2021

# Scouting

Lions coaches to attend as Ulster and Leicester big guns get last shot

Apr 29th 2021, 5:24 PM 6,487 Views 11 Comments

Warren Gatland will name his Lions squad next Thursday.

# lions - Wednesday 28 April, 2021

# Playmakers

Leinster lose 'enormous experience' as La Rochelle halfbacks return to training

Apr 28th 2021, 5:00 PM 42,086 Views 29 Comments

Jono Gibbes believes Leinster have the depth to deal with Sexton’s absence.

# Due South

George North ruled out of Lions tour by knee injury that requires surgery

Apr 28th 2021, 10:29 AM 6,894 Views 6 Comments

The 29-year-old ruptured his ACL at the weekend.

# lions - Saturday 24 April, 2021

# Not George's Day

North injury leaves Lions hopes in balance

Apr 24th 2021, 9:09 PM 12,438 Views 3 Comments

North injured his knee in today’s Rainbow Cup game with Cardiff.

# lions - Wednesday 21 April, 2021

# Game Time

'I haven’t played enough' - O'Mahony feels another Lions tour is out of reach

Apr 21st 2021, 6:00 AM 13,797 Views 32 Comments

The Munster captain hopes to feature in Ireland’s tour of the Pacific Islands if it goes ahead.

# lions - Thursday 15 April, 2021

# Takes One To Know One

Paul O'Connell says Owen Farrell is 'real standout' to lead Lions in South Africa

Apr 15th 2021, 3:57 PM 8,288 Views 7 Comments

The Ireland forwards coach was at the helm for the Lions’ last series against the Springboks in 2009.

# lions - Wednesday 14 April, 2021

# Nous

O'Connell the perfect fit for Lions if Gatland is going to add 'extra resource'

Apr 14th 2021, 6:00 AM 8,493 Views 6 Comments

The Lions head coach said they ‘may bring someone else in a little bit later on.’

# lions - Tuesday 13 April, 2021

# Take Your Pick

Jones has 'captain’s material' as Gatland starts whittling down Lions selection

Apr 13th 2021, 10:10 PM 10,725 Views 7 Comments

Premiership players could miss out if their clubs don’t grant them early release.

# Experience

'He’s still as good as ever' - Sexton very much in the mix for third Lions tour

Apr 13th 2021, 10:00 PM 12,565 Views 28 Comments

The 35-year-old is hoping to be part of the trip to South Africa this summer.

# Priorities

Gatland knew 'a long time ago' that Farrell wouldn't be available to Lions

Apr 13th 2021, 11:56 AM 9,249 Views 0 Comments

Farrell will lead Ireland on their tour to the Pacific Islands if it goes ahead.

# Lions Lions Lions

Leinster's McBryde confirmed as part of Gatland's Lions coaching team

Apr 13th 2021, 9:30 AM 22,278 Views 22 Comments

Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy, and Neil Jenkins have also been appointed.

# lions - Friday 2 April, 2021

# All Systems Go

Jason Leonard says planning for the Lions tour continues apace

Apr 2nd 2021, 7:46 PM 4,001 Views 2 Comments

Coronavirus restrictions are making for a challenging project.

# lions - Wednesday 31 March, 2021

# Grow The Game

A momentous but challenging few years lie ahead for the game

Mar 31st 2021, 7:36 PM 3,112 Views 0 Comments

The Six Nations is back this weekend, the World Cup comes next year, then WXV launches in 2023.

# lions - Tuesday 30 March, 2021

# Form

'If there was a Lions team picked now, he'd be the first name in the backline'

Mar 30th 2021, 6:00 AM 9,872 Views 8 Comments

Robbie Henshaw delivered another outstanding display as Leinster won the Pro14 last weekend.

# lions - Tuesday 23 March, 2021

# Tour On

Confirmed: The Lions announce intention to tour South Africa as planned

Mar 23rd 2021, 4:14 PM 22,343 Views 32 Comments

SA Rugby and the Lions have confirmed their intention to plough on with the series.

# lions - Sunday 21 March, 2021

# Performance

'One or two headaches for Warren' as Irish players put hands up for Lions

Updated Mar 21st 2021, 9:42 AM 64,222 Views 71 Comments

The series against the Springboks has yet to be confirmed.

# lions - Saturday 6 March, 2021

# Touring Party

Lions turn down Australia’s offer to stage the South Africa series Down Under

Mar 6th 2021, 10:25 AM 8,645 Views 14 Comments

The British and Irish side are due to face the Springboks in the summer.

# lions - Wednesday 27 January, 2021

# Lions

'We all agree that if it can, it should go ahead this year' - Six Nations captains don't want Lions delay

Jan 27th 2021, 5:33 PM 3,076 Views 0 Comments

There is still major uncertainty surrounding this summer’s planned British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.

# lions - Wednesday 13 January, 2021

# Open Thread

What should happen with the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour?

Jan 13th 2021, 11:19 AM 8,488 Views 24 Comments

There appear to be three options as Lions bosses meet in the next month.

# lions - Saturday 5 December, 2020

# Pole Position

Eddie Jones tells England players to conquer Europe and dominate Lions squad

Dec 5th 2020, 10:59 PM 9,149 Views 8 Comments

Australian’s words won’t go down well with the Irish players seeking to get on the plane to South Africa.

# lions - Thursday 29 October, 2020

# Out Of The Bubble

Pro coaching 'too full-on' for O'Connell as he enjoys watching Ireland change

Oct 29th 2020, 12:00 PM 39,929 Views 5 Comments

The 41-year-old isn’t looking to get back into the game in a permanent coacing role.

# Tourist

'It’s about him holding his body together' - Gatland on Sexton's Lions chances

Oct 29th 2020, 7:00 AM 9,044 Views 6 Comments

The Lions head coach indicated he is keen to bring Andy Farrell on board again for next year.

# Tourist

'He can do it all' - O'Connell backs Dan Leavy as a Lions bolter

Oct 29th 2020, 12:10 AM 9,426 Views 4 Comments

The 26-year-old made his return from injury for Leinster last weekend.

# lions - Wednesday 21 October, 2020

# Brave Blossoms

Gatland's Lions to face Japan before departing on South Africa tour

Oct 21st 2020, 8:00 AM 5,890 Views 7 Comments

The game is set to be played at Murrayfield in Edinburgh in June 2021.

# lions - Tuesday 29 September, 2020

# Expansion

Lancaster would welcome 'positive addition' of South African sides to Pro16

Sep 29th 2020, 1:01 AM 6,794 Views 3 Comments

The Lions, Bulls, Stormers, and Sharks could join the competition from 2021 onwards.

# lions - Monday 28 September, 2020

# Derbies

SA Rugby announces new seven-team 'Super Rugby Unlocked' competition

Sep 28th 2020, 3:38 PM 8,221 Views 4 Comments

The Cheetahs, Pumas, and Griquas have joined the four existing Super Rugby sides.

# lions - Saturday 26 September, 2020

# Hard Men Of Rugby

'In the heat of the match he could be frightening... He was a colossus'

Sep 26th 2020, 10:00 AM 52,646 Views 33 Comments

Robert Blair Mayne played for Ireland and the Lions before going on to a remarkable wartime career.

# lions - Tuesday 11 August, 2020

# Markers

'Lockdown has only done him good': Sexton hitting form for Leinster

Aug 11th 2020, 12:00 PM 26,068 Views 34 Comments

Stuart Lancaster can’t hide his interest in coaching the Lions and his out-half is showing no signs of easing up his chase for a spot on the tour either.

# North V South

Lancaster would relish facing Crusaders after in-depth discussions with Super Rugby champs

Aug 11th 2020, 7:00 AM 9,061 Views 7 Comments

The Leinster senior coach took great interest in finding out how the best team in the southern hemisphere would target the Pro14 champions.

# lions - Friday 7 August, 2020

# Options

Gatland says he would coach Chiefs for free if 2021 Lions tour is cancelled

Aug 7th 2020, 2:55 PM 8,491 Views 1 Comment

South Africa is struggling to contain coronavirus.

# Crystal Ball

'I'm sure we're going to see a few bolters for all countries' - Farrell

Aug 7th 2020, 7:15 AM 8,832 Views 9 Comments

The Ireland boss is embracing the challenge of an uncertain season ahead.

# lions - Friday 12 June, 2020

# Gatland

'Now or never for global season,' says Gatland

Jun 12th 2020, 5:48 PM 5,141 Views 6 Comments

Lions coach believes unity can be found.

# lions - Monday 8 June, 2020

# Calendar

SA Rugby confirm Lions tour shifting to autumn 2021 is being considered

Jun 8th 2020, 6:31 PM 6,700 Views 4 Comments

South Africa hope to have their professional teams back in action by August.

# lions - Thursday 4 June, 2020

# NRL

Ex-Leinster centre Ben Te'o makes return to rugby league in Australia

Jun 4th 2020, 10:08 AM 6,904 Views 7 Comments

The 33-year-old played in two Tests for the Lions in 2017.

# Bring It On

'That collision between Danie Roussouw and BOD is something that's vivid'

Jun 4th 2020, 6:00 AM 8,921 Views 3 Comments

Former Springboks wing Bryan Habana is excited about the 2021 Lions series.

# lions - Thursday 21 May, 2020

# PSDT

World Cup winner Pieter-Steph du Toit withdraws contract termination notice

May 21st 2020, 9:57 AM 8,700 Views 6 Comments

The 27-year-old is staying with the Stormers and Western Province.

# lions - Thursday 7 May, 2020

# The42 Rugby Weekly

'I really think Ringrose is a strong option' - Picking the 2021 Lions centre pairing

May 7th 2020, 5:09 PM 22,442 Views 53 Comments

The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly saw the lads choose their midfields and back threes.

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