Consensus as Lions tour to proceed as originally scheduled
The highly-anticipated British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa is set to go ahead as originally scheduled in July and August next year.
Watch: Rewind to Boks’ famous win
On this day in 2009, the Springboks clinched a series victory over the British & Irish Lions. Rewatch the dramatic final moments.
Watch: In conversation with Skinstad (Part 2)
Ex-Springbok Bob Skinstad continues his in-depth conversation with reporter Marc Lewis about the future of the game, South Africa’s path to dominance and next year’s British & Irish Lions tour.
D’Arcy: Lions will be up against entire SA nation
Gordon D’Arcy believes the British & Irish Lions will be facing more than just the Springbok team when they tour South Africa next year.
Watch: Gatland on Lions tour, new autobiography
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland speaks about the upcoming tour to South Africa in 2021 and his new book Pride and Passion.
‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ faces ban from English rugby
The Rugby Football Union has announced that it will be conducting a review into the singing of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’, due to the song’s links to slavery.
‘B&I Lions series offers old-school tour’
England lock George Kruis reflects on defeat by the Springboks in the World Cup final, while touching on what will make next year’s British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa so special.
European clubs to thwart plans for global season?
Europe’s top rugby clubs could oppose plans for a global season, according to a report in the Times.
Rewind: Boks vs B&I Lions (3rd Test 1997)
Tries from Joost van der Westhuizen, Percy Montgomery, Andre Snyman and Pieter Rossouw helped the Springboks to a 35-16 victory over the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park during their 1997 tour to South Africa.
‘We’ve thrown away textbook for Lions tour’
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says plans for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa remain in high gear, with the only possibility a delayed start that fits in with a global calendar. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
