British and Irish Lions
Coverage of the International Rugby Union Friendlies clash between South Africa and Lions.
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England's Mako Vunipola retires from international rugby
England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola announces his retirement from international rugby after a 12-year career, in which he played 79 times for his country.
Jan 12, 17:04
Andy Farrell appointed British & Irish Lions head coach for 2025
Ireland's Andy Farrell is appointed as head coach for the British & Irish Lions' tour of Australia in 2025.
Jan 11, 13:57
Wales rugby legend JPR Williams dies aged 74
Wales rugby legend JPR Williams - a three-time Grand Slam winner - dies at the age of 74, his former club Bridgend Ravens announces.
Jan 9, 14:03
England's most-capped player Ben Youngs to retire from international rugby
England's most-capped player, scrum-half Ben Youngs, announces that he will retire from international duty after his 127th appearance this Friday against Argentina.
Oct 25, 16:20
Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny to retire from international rugby
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny announces that he will retire from international rugby after his side's match against Barbarians next month, ending his 101-cap career.
Oct 25, 15:56
World Rugby announces new tournament, expanded World Cup
World Rugby announce a major overhaul of the international calendar which will include a new 24-team bi-annual tournament, as well as the Rugby World Cup expanding.
Oct 24, 20:11
England's Courtney Lawes to retire after Rugby World Cup
England forward Courtney Lawes confirms that he will retire from international rugby after his side's Rugby World Cup third-place playoff against Argentina on Friday.
Oct 23, 16:53
From Euros heartbreak to Emma Raducanu's fairytale: The top 25 sporting moments of 2021
Sports Mole counts down the top 25 sporting moments of 2021, from England's Euro 2020 heartbreak to Emma Raducanu's Fairytale in New York.
Dec 31, 09:00
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus banned for two months
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is handed a two-month ban for criticising the match officials after the first Test with The British and Irish Lions in July.
Nov 18, 10:02
Iain Henderson criticises Lions tactics and claims team was not selected on form
Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions were beaten 2-1 by world champions South Africa this summer.
Sep 23, 12:18
I could not have done more - Jonny May admits disappointment over Lions omission
Gloucester star missed out on tour selection despite impressive form.
Sep 9, 14:37
Former players and coaches call for substitutions to be made only for injuries
In an open letter to World Rugby it is claimed the professional game 'has become unnecessarily dangerous'.
Aug 14, 10:17
Playing at a full Principality Stadium again will be 'mind-blowing' for Wales
Experienced Scarlets back Jonathan Davies is excited to face world champions South Africa later in 2021.
Aug 12, 13:23
The key questions to emerge from British and Irish Lions' tour to South Africa
The Springboks claimed the series 2-1.
Aug 9, 06:00
The sporting weekend in pictures
Jason Kenny took his Olympic gold tally to seven, Leicester beat Manchester City in the Community Shield but there was a series defeat for the Lions.
Aug 9, 05:00
Alun Wyn Jones in no doubt about the importance of Lions contests
The Lions are having to fight increasingly harder for their place in a cluttered global schedule.
Aug 8, 22:00
5 things we learned from the British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa
Warren Gatland's team lost the series after winning the first match.
Aug 8, 14:09
Siya Kolisi says series win over Lions is a success for all of South Africa
Captain Siya Kolisi and head coach Jacques Nienaber were among a host of Springboks to test positive for coronavirus.
Aug 8, 13:02
Warren Gatland thinks Lions would be stronger with more preparation for tours
The Lions plan to tour Australia in 2025.
Aug 8, 11:15
