Both the Cheetahs and Western Province came agonisingly close to beating the British & Irish Lions during their 2009 tour to South Africa, with two future Springbok stars – Heinrich Brussow and Duane Vermeulen – featuring for their respective provincial sides. Look back at the full match replays of those matches.
Warren Gatland speaks about his experiences of playing against the British & Irish Lions and then being part of the coaching team in 2009, 2013 and 2017.
2013 and 2017 British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton says he is looking forward to being part of the ‘Sea of Red’ during next year’s highly-anticipated tour to South Africa.
Crusaders boss Scott Robertson says his desire to work with the British & Irish Lions doesn’t necessarily have to be as an assistant coach.
Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge says Scott Robertson will still be the franchise’s head of coach next year even if he takes a role with the British & Irish Lions.
With South Africa unlikely to bid for a World Cup anytime soon, the British & Irish Lions will be the biggest event on our shores for quite some time. The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss what you must do to ensure you get your hands on a ticket.
UK rugby scribe Daniel Schofield believes English Premiership clubs must provide proper time for rest to its leading players, especially in the lead-up to the British & Irish Lions tour next year.
Warren Gatland has confirmed he is in talks with Stuart Lancaster about the latter possibly joining the British & Irish Lions coaching staff for next year’s tour.
The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss the latest news in the rugby world, which includes a possible new investor in WP Rugby and Warren Gatland’s woes at the Chiefs.
Check out this compilation of comical moments when streakers ran on to the field to interrupt play, often much to the amusement of the crowd in attendance.
