Test Rugby

Gatland’s surprise omissions

Take a look at some of the big names who were surprisingly overlooked for the 37-man British & Irish Lions squad for their tour to South Africa.

Gatland: Lions squad can beat Boks

British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland says he has selected a 37-man squad which he believes is capable of winning a Test series against the Springboks.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 23: Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland makes a break to score his sides 5th try after being fed a pass from Finn Russell during the warm up match between Scotland and Georgia ahead of the Guinness Six Nations tournament at Murrayfield Stadium on October 23, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

How Saffa forced his way into Lions selection

One South African-born player was included in Warren Gatland’s 36-man British & Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour. Here’s a roadmap of how he worked his way into contention for selection.

Kolbe fed up with comments about size

World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe has hit out at his detractors questioning his ability to perform at the highest level because of his size.

British & Irish Lions series trophy unveiled

The winner of the three-Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions will be the recipient of the first perpetual trophy in the history of the Lions.

Rugby Australia to follow NZ down private-equity path

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan is set to put forward a proposal to sell a share of the governing body’s commercial rights to private equity.

Lions greats pick 2021 tour bolters

Five British & Irish Lions veterans – Martin Johnson, Sam Warburton, Stuart Barnes, Ian McGeechan and Clive Woodward – reveal who they’d select as Lions bolters for the upcoming tour of South Africa.

British & Irish Lions and Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton kicks at goal

Three Lions contenders’ hopes dashed

Three prospective British & Irish Lions squad members could potentially miss their tour of South Africa after suffering untimely injuries in recent weeks.

RFU Eddie Jones following England's defeat to South Africa

Eddie embroiled in media storm for giving Barrett ‘golden advice’

Eddie Jones has come under fire after All Blacks star Beauden Barrett revealed the extent of the England coach’s role at Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath.