Simmonds out to prove his worth against Sharks
Sam Simmonds believes his selection in the British & Irish Lions starting XV against the Sharks is the perfect opportunity to repay coach Warren Gatland’s faith in him.
Everitt counts on Bosch, Hendrikse to tame B&I Lions
Sharks coach Sean Everitt says Wednesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions will be massive for halfback pair Jaden Hendrikse and Curwin Bosch after they were left out of the Springbok squad for the Test series. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Clinical British & Irish Lions start tour on a high
Wings Josh Adams and Louis Rees-Zammit were front and centre as the British & Irish Lions delivered a statement performance to take down the local Lions at Ellis Park in their tour opener on Saturday.
Teams: Lions vs B&I Lions
Check out the match-day squads for the opening match of the much-anticipated British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa between the tourists and the Sigma Lions at Ellis Park.
Lions to have ‘full go’ against B&I namesakes
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says his team will have to be “brave” when they host the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Jones set for “miracle” Lions tour return?
Warren Gatland believes Alun Wyn Jones can make a sensational recovery and still potentially feature for the British & Irish Lions in the three-Test series against South Africa.
All-rugby talk show to be launched for Lions tour
Veteran British & Irish Lions centre Scott Gibbs, the player of the series against the Springboks in 1997, along with Mark Keohane and The MoneyMan will host an all-rugby talk show for the duration of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
Lions-Sharks kick-off time altered to avoid soccer overlap
Kick-off in the Lions series match between the Sharks and British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park next Wednesday has been brought forward by an hour.
In pictures: B&I Lions begin training in SA
Take a look at images from the British & Irish Lions squad’s first day of training in South Africa, as the touring side continued preparations for their clash with the Lions at Ellis Park.
RG to the Lions: Duhan can translate this for you
Check out this proudly South African welcome from the Springboks to the British & Irish Lions.
