Eddie’s two-word text to England outcast revealed
Sam Simmonds says Eddie Jones has congratulated him on his inclusion in the British & Irish Lions squad despite being overlooked by the coach for the England squad.
Lions great: ‘Nonsense’ tour should be postponed
Former British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride has laid into the upcoming tour of South Africa, insisting it should have been postponed.
Cheetahs urge SA Rugby to stick with congested Currie Cup
The Cheetahs were at loggerheads with the Bulls and Sharks at SA Rugby’s annual general meeting last week regarding the Currie Cup format.
Odds against Duhan for spot in Lions Test XV
Take a look at who the bookies’ odds suggest will play for the British & Irish Lions in the first Test against the Springboks.
Top-eight highest-paid British & Irish Lions
A Scotsman heads up the list of the top-eight biggest earners in the 37-man British & Irish Lions squad.
Revised B&I Lions series: All you need to know
After the announcement of changes to the original B&I Lions tour schedule, here are all the answers to Frequently Asked Questions related to ticket purchases.
Ex-Stormer: Duhan’s going to light up South Africa
Former Stormers, Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has backed Duhan van der Merwe to make a significant impact in the Lions’ three-Test series against the Springboks.
Watch: The Boks will be prepared for the Lions
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers and Wales centre Jamie Roberts – opponents during the 2009 British & Irish Lions series – chat about which centre combination could face Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am.
Marler: Lions must take psychiatrist to SA
England prop Joe Marler has urged the British & Irish Lions to bring a clinical psychiatrist with them when they tour South Africa later this year.
World Rugby confirms mid-year Test schedule
A strong revised programme of men’s Test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed on an amended schedule within the existing window.
