Test Rugby

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.

Duhan van der Merwe holds up a British & Irish Lions jersey

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.

SA Rugby weathers Covid-19 storm

An industry-wide alliance and strict austerity measures allowed SA Rugby to post a modest loss of only R7.9 million in 2020, despite enduring a 45% decline in revenues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.

All Blacks opt against proposed Bok friendly

SA Rugby has reportedly attempted to secure a Test match against the All Blacks as a warm-up for the upcoming British & Irish Lions series.

New Zealand keep Perenara, lose Laumape

New Zealand Rugby has announced TJ Perenara re-signed following his stint in Japan, but it has lost the services of another high-profile All Blacks back.

South Africa's wing Makazole Mapimpi is congratulated by South Africa's centre Lukhanyo Am (R) after scoring a try during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup. World Rugby final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama in Yokohama on November 2, 2019. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

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.

Springboks replacements Malcolm Marx and Steven Kitshoff

Bok watch: Players hitting form at right time

Here’s a closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.

Calls for fan attendance during Lions tour intensify

SA Rugby and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have officially asked the national Covid-19 ministerial advisory committee to consider filling stadiums up to at least 50% capacity during the 2021 British & Irish Lions series.