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?

Stormers, WP prop suffers ‘long-term’ injury

Stormers and Western Province head coach John Dobson has confirmed that experienced loosehead prop Ali Vermaak could miss the rest of the season after rupturing a tendon against Griquas on Wednesday.

Lions tour needs SA A game to build some hype

The importance of the SA A game against the British & Irish Lions has skyrocketed, not only to offer some much-needed competitive preparation in both camps, but also to breathe some excitement into a stop-start tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

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”.

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.

All Blacks rotate at 10, get new captain against Fiji

New Zealand have named a rotational swap at flyhalf while their much-changed team to face Fiji in the first Test match on Saturday will have a new captain.

Duhan: Words can’t describe honour of representing Lions

Check out the post-match reaction as well as some of Duhan van der Merwe’s standout efforts that had him walk away with the man-of-the-match award against the Sharks.

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.

Covid-affected Fiji forced to improvise Test lineup

Fiji have been forced to name an inexperienced scrumhalf in their starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks in Dunedin after Covid-19 travel restrictions prevented veteran Frank Lomani and two others from entering New Zealand.