British & Irish Lions Archives - Page 19 of 33

Owen Farrell and Jack Nowell of the Lions celebrate following their team's 24-21 victory during the second test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British &Irish Lions

Lions resolve player release tensions with Premiership

The British & Irish Lions have announced that an agreement has been reached with Premiership Rugby for the release of all players for the warm-up game against Japan on 26 June.

Lions ‘Red Army’ to miss SA tour

The British & Irish Lions will reportedly travel to South Africa to take on the Springboks without the backing of their famous ‘Red Army’ of fans due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Odds stacked against Stander for Lions recall

Take a look at who the bookies’ odds suggest will play for the British & Irish Lions in the Test series against the Springboks.

Lions sweat on North after horrific injury

The British & Irish Lions will face an anxious wait on the status of George North after the Wales back suffered a leg injury in action for the Ospreys.

Player compensation enflames Premiership-Lions row

Premiership owners have reportedly labelled the British & Irish Lions’ offer for player compensation as ‘derisory’ in the latest development in their stand-off over player releases.

Etzebeth takes shot at predicting Lions opponents

Springbok Eben Etzebeth has revealed the lock pairing he expects to start for the British & Irish Lions in the three-Test series against South Africa.

Watch: Farrell makes another horrific tackle

Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell escaped punishment after this horrendous high tackle during their English Championship clash with Doncaster this past Sunday.

Back Steyn to beat Lions again

Morne Steyn’s form since his return to the Bulls has been rewarded by SA Rugby magazine readers with a Springbok call-up for the British & Irish Lions series.

Brussow: Rassie moved past ‘bigger is better’

Former Springbok flank Heinrich Brussow says Rassie Erasmus was one of the first South African coaches to pick players based on their skill rather than their size.

epa07966458 Joe Marler of England (L) reacts with team mates after the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

Bok prop backs Harlequins teammate for Lions tour

Springbok tighthead prop Wilco Louw says Harlequins teammate and England international Joe Marler should definitely be in contention for British & Irish Lions selection.