Preview: Lions vs. British and Irish Lions - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's British and Irish Lions' South Africa tour opener against the Emirates Lions, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jul 1, 20:21
Finn Russell insists he can be trusted to execute gameplan
Finn Russell is in contention to start Saturday's match against Emirates Lions in Johannesburg.
Jun 30, 22:16
Warren Gatland expected to mix up selection for tour opener
The British and Irish Lions tackle Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Jun 30, 13:40
Conor Murray takes centre stage for British and Irish Lions
The Irishman has never before captained for club or country.
Jun 27, 14:06
Who could replace Alun Wyn Jones as Lions captain?
Alun Wyn Jones will not be going to South Africa after he dislocated his shoulder on Saturday.
Jun 26, 19:50
Lions' victory over Japan overshadowed by major injury problems
Japan were beaten 28-10 at Murrayfield, with Alun Wyn Jones suffering a dislocated shoulder inside eight minutes.
Jun 26, 18:02
A new type of tour for the British and Irish Lions this summer
The World Cup winners are braced for another memorable battle with the tourists.
Jun 25, 08:14
Alun Wyn Jones the standout candidate to lead British and Irish Lions
The Lions leader has enjoyed a record-breaking international career.
Jun 25, 08:12
Gregor Townsend reveals team bonding session
Warren Gatland's attack coach was part of the Lions side that triumphed in South Africa 24 years ago.
Jun 24, 22:07
Preview: British and Irish Lions vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's British and Irish Lions tour curtain-raiser as Warren Gatland's side face Japan at Murrayfield, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jun 24, 16:49
Zander Fagerson to miss Lions' clash with Japan due to injury
The injured duo leave Duhan Van Der Merwe and Rory Sutherland as the two remaining Scotland internationals in the starting line-up.
Jun 24, 10:45
Hamish Watson ruled out of Japan clash due to concussion
Justin Tipuric fills the vacancy at openside for Saturday's match.
Jun 23, 15:26
Gareth Thomas: 'Gatland going three Lions tours undefeated would be bonkers'
The Lions will kick-start their preparations for the Springboks by taking on Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Jun 23, 15:24
Warren Gatland backs "fantastic competitor" Owen Farrell to shine for Lions
Owen Farrell was voted into the Lions' leadership group by his teammates.
Jun 22, 16:45
Four Scotland internationals to start for Lions against Japan
Wing Duhan Van Der Merwe, props Rory Sutherland and Zander Fagerson and flanker Hamish Watson will make their Lions debuts.
Jun 22, 11:25
Jamie George insists Saracens players can cope with Lions tour
The club's five British and Irish Lions jetted into Jersey on Monday morning to join up with Warren Gatland's squad.
Jun 21, 22:24
Neil Jenkins: 'Late arrivals will be playing catch-up'
Only 25 members of the 37-man squad selected by Warren Gatland are present in Jersey for a pre-tour training camp.
Jun 17, 22:34
Andy Farrell hopes Johnny Sexton benefits from missing summer Tests
Johnny Sexton, who turns 36 next month, will have to wait until at least the autumn to claim a 100th Ireland cap.
Jun 14, 15:38
Kyle Sinckler tipped to be fit for Premiership playoffs
The Bears prop was a late addition to Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions squad.
Jun 9, 14:08
Lions handed Dan Biggar fitness boost ahead of South Africa tour
Dan Biggar was taken off in Sunday's Gallagher Premiership defeat by Exeter after sustaining a chest injury but has had no adverse effects.
Jun 8, 16:58
Kyle Sinckler admits he "processed" Lions omission
The England prop was added to the group on Sunday after injury ruled out Ireland's Andrew Porter.
Jun 7, 22:13
Wayne Pivac: 'Jonathan Davies is over the moon to captain Wales'
Scarlets centre will lead Wales in games against Canada and Argentina.
Jun 7, 17:19
Kyle Sinckler trying to "roll with the punches" after late Lions call-up
Kyle Sinckler had been left "distraught" when left out of Warren Gatland's original group.
Jun 7, 15:50
Kyle Sinckler handed British and Irish Lions call-up
England prop Kyle Sinckler was left out of Warren Gatland's initial squad for this summer's tour of South Africa.
Jun 6, 12:36
Rassie Erasmus expecting Lions surprises from Warren Gatland
The world champions host the British and Irish Lions this summer.
May 29, 22:19
Rassie Erasmus hopes South Africa use British experience to their advantage
The coronavirus pandemic has kept the Springboks inactive since England were toppled in the 2019 World Cup final.
May 28, 15:12
Manu Tuilagi to make comeback from injury when Sale face Bristol
Manu Tuilagi is poised to make his first appearance since September.
May 27, 13:25
Alex Sanderson: 'Manu Tuilagi looks as strong as a bull'
Manu Tuilagi has been sidelined since September because of an Achilles injury but is on course to return for Sale on Friday.
May 25, 19:25
Exeter Chiefs boss tips Sam Simmonds to shine for British & Irish Lions
Sam Simmonds won the most recent of his seven England caps in 2018.
May 19, 14:22
South Africa plan to stage Lions tour behind closed doors
A revised schedule has been published, with the coronavirus pandemic forcing changes to be made to the original itinerary.
May 14, 10:36
On This Day: Martin Johnson bids farewell with Leicester defeat
England's World Cup-winning captain saw his Leicester team beaten 39-14 by Wasps in the Premiership final.
May 14, 08:43
Joe Marler: 'British and Irish Lions must take specialist counsellor on tour'
The England prop feels it is important for players and staff to have support to cope with an extended period in their bubble.
May 9, 22:25
Alun Wyn Jones hails "a plethora of options" in Lions pool
Lions skipper knows competition for places will be intense in South Africa.
May 8, 22:19
Hamish Watson backs Lions squad to inspire the next generation
There are eight Scots in Warren Gatland's team to tour South Africa this summer.
May 7, 22:27
Lions seeking exemption to avoid hotel quarantine after South Africa
South Africa is currently on the Government's red list.
May 7, 12:31
Warren Gatland: 'We can match South Africa'
Johnny Sexton and Jonathan Davies were left out.
May 6, 22:32
Alun Wyn Jones: 'There were a number of candidates to captain British and Irish Lions'
Lions skipper impressed by leadership quality in squad for South Africa tour.
May 6, 22:32
Alun Wyn Jones reacts to being named British and Irish Lions captain
Wales skipper adds another major entry to his career CV.
May 6, 17:01
A look at Warren Gatland's selections for the British and Irish Lions tour
Alun Wyn Jones has been chosen to captain the Lions.
May 6, 13:42
Alun Wyn Jones confirmed as British and Irish Lions captain
Johnny Sexton and Kyle Sinckler are among those missing out on selection.
May 6, 13:40
