Wallabies, All Blacks to combine against B&I Lions?
The Wallabies and All Blacks are in talks to form a joint team to face the British & Irish Lions in a one-off Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2025, according to reports on Wednesday.
Gatland wanted B&I Lions tour postponed
Warren Gatland has revealed that he was willing to put his job as British & Irish Lions head coach on the line to have the 2021 tour of South Africa postponed until 2022 due to the pandemic.
Kolisi: SA spirit, mental prep key to Lions series victory
In this excerpt from ‘Two Sides’, the 2021 British & Irish Lions series documentary, captain Siya Kolisi reveals the doubt that shadowed the Springboks leading up to the Test series.
Jean: ‘Dangerous’ for Boks to exit Rugby Championship
Jean de Villiers and Jim Hamilton think it’s inevitable the Springboks will join the Six Nations, but raise concerns over the impact the move could have on the Test calendar and future British & Irish Lions tours. DYLAN JACK reports.
Rassie: Siya’s captaincy is a ‘flammable’ situation in SA
In a wide-ranging interview looking back on the 2021 Lions series, Rassie Erasmus has opened up on the struggle to get people to believe in Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.
Magic Moment: Am blitzes the Lions
In celebrating the best rugby moments of 2021, ZELIM NEL remembers how Lukhanyo Am set the tone in the British & Irish Lions tour opener.
Magic Moment: Nyakane sinks Sinckler to deny Lions
In the next instalment of a series looking at memorable moments from 2021, AP CRONJE applauds the Springbok scrum that repelled the British & Irish Lions to help secure the series.
Magic Moment: Kolbe replicates World Cup heroics
In a series celebrating the best rugby moments of 2021, DYLAN JACK looks back at Cheslin Kolbe’s brilliance in the British & Irish Lions series.
Magic Moment: Steyn déjà vu for Lions
Looking back on memorable moments from 2021, OLIVER KEOHANE watches Morne Steyn go full circle in his Springbok career to kick South Africa to victory over the British & Irish Lions in the decisive final Test.
Referee Berry accuses Erasmus of character assassination
Australian referee Nic Berry says he and his family have “endured a significant amount of distress” due to Rassie Erasmus’ actions during the series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.
