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British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland "mind games" dismissed by South Africa
Head coach Gatland claimed the Lions had already dented the Springboks ego at the set-piece.
Jul 23, 15:32
British and Irish Lions' Robbie Henshaw celebrates scoring a try on June 26, 2021
Robbie Henshaw: 'Lions are massively ready for South Africa'
The Springboks will be playing only their second Test since lifting the 2019 World Cup.
Jul 23, 13:26
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Alun Wyn Jones relishing chance to take on South Africa
The Wales skipper had been ruled out of the tour four weeks ago after dislocating his shoulder.
Jul 21, 17:55
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Duhan van der Merwe prepared for hostile reception
Van der Duhan Van Der Merwe has edged Josh Adams for the second wing spot alongside Anthony Watson.
Jul 21, 16:44
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland: 'We can take our chances against South Africa'
Alun Wyn Jones will captain a Lions side that contained a few surprises.
Jul 21, 15:22
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Maro Itoje jokingly asks Alun Wyn Jones for recovery plan
Wyn Alun Wyn Jones has returned from a serious injury.
Jul 20, 22:29
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Lions bring South Africa team announcement forward by 24 hours
Warren Gatland will name his starting XV and bench for the Cape Town Stadium showdown on Wednesday morning.
Jul 20, 19:06
Steve Tandy pictured in 2017
Steve Tandy admits Lions must make "massive decisions" for South Africa Test
The Scot has an Achilles injury.
Jul 19, 13:11
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland facing tough selection decisions for first Test
Warren Gatland has revealed that the composition of the back row and back three will be the biggest topics of discussion.
Jul 18, 15:52
Luke Cowan-Dickie during an England training session on March 5, 2019
Luke Cowan-Dickie hopes he has earned Test spot
The hooker scored a try as he put in an impressive display in the win over the Stormers on Saturday.
Jul 18, 13:18
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Warren Gatland pays tribute to "exceptional" Alun Wyn Jones
Alun Wyn Jones played 27 minutes as a second-half replacement against the Stormers.
Jul 17, 20:49
Rassie Erasmus pictured in October 2019
South Africa boss calls for "clarity" over controversial Owen Farrell tackles
Rassie Erasmus has used social media to hit back at Warren Gatland.
Jul 16, 14:59
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland wants clarification following dangerous tackle
The incident resulted in a yellow card for South Africa's star scrum-half.
Jul 15, 13:39
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland rules out second Lions meeting with South Africa 'A'
Rassie Erasmus said he would "beg" Warren Gatland for another crack at the Lions on Saturday.
Jul 12, 17:29
Ireland's James Ryan pictured in February 2020
James Ryan: 'Competition for places generated by Ireland wins'
An experimental Irish side signed off the 2020-21 campaign in style by thrashing the United States 71-10.
Jul 11, 11:25
British and Irish Lions' Tom Curry celebrates scoring their tenth try against the Sharks on July 10, 2021
British and Irish Lions march to thumping success over Sharks
Warren Gatland's men ran in 11 tries.
Jul 10, 20:07
England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019
Maro Itoje and Finn Russell ruled out of Lions' clash with Sharks
Courtney Lawes replaces Maro Itoje in the second row.
Jul 10, 15:29
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Lions coach Warren Gatland braced for more fixture disruption
Next week's warm-up matches could be switched and Warren Gatland expects the final two Tests against South Africa to be moved to Cape Town.
Jul 9, 20:17
Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020
Three Lions players to keep an eye on during Sharks battle
Anthony Watson will finally make his first start when the tour is four matches old.
Jul 9, 16:10
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
British and Irish Lions determined to complete South Africa tour
The Lions will face the Sharks for the second time in four days.
Jul 8, 18:01
Iain Henderson in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019
Lions hope self-isolating players will be able to rejoin squad on Thursday
The Lions spent eight hours of Wednesday in their rooms until those able to leave and play were scrambled by bus to Emirates Airline Park.
Jul 8, 12:55
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On This Day: British and Irish Lions snatch draw against New Zealand
Owen Farrell kicked three penalties in the match at Eden Park.
Jul 8, 08:12
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland expecting British and Irish Lions Test series to go ahead
Eight Lions were forced to isolate due to positive tests by a squad member and one of the management team.
Jul 7, 22:09
British and Irish Lions' Rory Sutherland in action with Sharks' Phendulani Buthelezi on July 7, 2021
British and Irish Lions secure big win over Sharks
Josh Adams and Duhan van der Duhan Van Der Merwe each scored three tries in a 54-7 success in Johannesburg.
Jul 7, 21:31
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
British and Irish Lions have "no intention" of changing schedule
Outbreaks of Covid in four different playing squads have seen the Lions' match against the Bulls on Saturday postponed.
Jul 7, 19:41
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
British and Irish Lions tour in danger of unravelling
Warren Gatland's men are reeling from the news that eight players must self-isolate.
Jul 7, 18:54
England's Tom Curry with blood on his face during a 2019 Six Nations clash with France
Tom Curry relishing fight for places in Lions' back row
Tom Curry makes his Lions debut in Wednesday's clash with the Sharks in Johannesburg after overcoming a pectoral injury.
Jul 6, 17:23
Elliot Daly pictured for Saracens in January 2020
Three British and Irish Lions players to watch in Sharks battle
The Lions take on the Sharks this week.
Jul 6, 12:21
Luke Cowan-Dickie during an England training session on March 5, 2019
Warren Gatland defends decision to select Luke Cowan-Dickie amid criticism
Luke Cowan-Dickie appeared off the bench against the Sigma Lions on Saturday, a week after being knocked out in the Gallagher Premiership final.
Jul 5, 18:46
Elliot Daly pictured for Saracens in January 2020
Warren Gatland and Elliot Daly in agreement over outside centre role
Elliot Daly has largely operated at full-back or wing for England.
Jul 5, 18:41
The Lions celebrate Louis-Rees Zammit's try against the Sigma Lions on July 3, 2021
Preview: Sharks vs. British and Irish Lions - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's British and Irish Lions clash against the Sharks, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jul 5, 17:25
Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Lions back row urges to "express yourselves" by Warren Gatland
Tom Curry, Sam Simmonds and Josh Navidi will all be making their first start of the tour.
Jul 5, 15:57
England's Tom Curry with blood on his face during a 2019 Six Nations clash with France
Tom Curry to make Lions debut against Sharks
The England forward came into camp with a pectoral injury.
Jul 5, 10:42
The Lions celebrate Louis-Rees Zammit's try against the Sigma Lions on July 3, 2021
Five talking points as British & Irish Lions start South Africa tour with big win
The Sigma Lions were swept aside 56-14 by Warren Gatland's men.
Jul 4, 14:32
Scotland's Stuart Hogg pictured in February 2020
Stuart Hogg wants Lions to dominate in-game moments
The Lions started their tour with a dominant performance against the Sigma Lions on Saturday.
Jul 4, 12:11
Ireland's Ryan Baird in action against Japan on July 3, 2021
Ireland edge out Japan as fans return to Aviva Stadium
Ireland were missing players on Lions duty, while other senior players were rested.
Jul 3, 16:38
Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Warren Gatland admits he is "always nervous" in the box
The British and Irish Lions boss will be racked with tension when he takes charge of Saturday's opening fixture on South African soil.
Jul 2, 22:10
Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Five talking points ahead of the Lions vs. Sigma Lions
The battle for Test places continues as the Lions play their first match of this year's tour on South Africa soil.
Jul 2, 12:07
Ireland's Jacob Stockdale in action against Italy on February 24, 2019
Jacob Stockdale aiming to take out Lions frustration on Ireland Tests
Jacob Stockdale was sidelined for most of the Six Nations because of a knee injury.
Jul 2, 10:52
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A closer look at the Sigma Lions
The British and Irish Lions kick off their tour in Johannesburg this weekend.
Jul 2, 10:16
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