British & Irish Lions Archives - Page 7 of 33

SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Valiant effort from Thaakir Abrahams of the Cell C Sharks to tackle the try scorer Josh Adams of the British & Irish Lions during the Tour match between Cell C Sharks and British and Irish Lions at Emirates Airline Park on July 07, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Confirmed: B&I Lions to face Sharks again

The British & Irish Lions will play back-to-back matches against the Sharks after Saturday’s encounter with the Bulls had to be called off, it was announced on Thursday.

Faf de Klerk kicks against Wales Lions Springboks

Springboks vs Lions: Who makes your combined backline?

In this episode of World Rugby’s ‘The Wrap’, former England wing Ugo Monye meets up with London Irish great Topsy Ojo and breaks down who makes up the backline in a British & Irish Lions and Springbok combined XV.

Eddie Fouche kicks at goal for the Pumas

Pumas would’ve loved to face B&I Lions if possible

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says they would have loved the opportunity to play against the British & Irish Lions, but explained that their Currie Cup schedule would make such a fixture tricky.

Lions MD: Test series is paramount

British & Irish Lions managing director Ben Calveley says they have every intention of following the original tour schedule as closely as possible.

Poll debate: Would Duhan start for the Boks?

South African-born Duhan van der Merwe made a big splash in his first tour match for the British & Irish Lions but, in a world where it was possible, would he earn a start for the Springboks in this series?

Gatland lauds victorious Lions after ‘surreal’ day

Coach Warren Gatland has paid tribute to his British & Irish Lions players following their victory over the Sharks on Wednesday after what he said was a “surreal day and a real challenge”.

Rugby - Tour match - Sharks v British and Irish Lions - Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - July 7, 2021 Sharks' Jaden Hendrikse in action REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko - UP1EH771FRUNR

Everitt: Lions players commended Sharks for ‘fight’

Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has commended his side for the fight they showed in their heavy loss to the British & Irish Lions but added that they have to show more patience with their attacking opportunities.

Van der Merwe puts Boks on red alert

British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe thundered through the Sharks on Wednesday night to score a hat-trick and validate pre-tour speculation that he would present a clear and present danger to South Africa’s vaunted defence, writes ZELIM NEL.

Lions, Duhan feast on error-filled Sharks

The British & Irish Lions put a Covid-impacted day behind them by punishing a poor Sharks performance with a 54-7 victory in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Breaking: Second Boks vs Georgia Test cancelled

The second Test between the Springboks and Georgia has been officially cancelled following a number of players and management testing positive for Covid-19 in both camps.