Australia boss ‘surprised’ by Lions tour decision
Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos has admitted that the decision to progress with the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa surprised him.
CONFIRMED: Lions set for SA tour
The British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby have confirmed they are aligned on delivering the series in South Africa in the scheduled playing window.
Lions tour to SA shaping up as all or nothing
England RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney says the British & Irish Lions would prefer to tour South Africa but, failing that, will only tour again in 2025.
Lions tour to go ahead in SA
The British & Irish Lions tour is set to go ahead in South Africa as originally planned, with the contingency to relocate the tour to the UK dismissed.
Greenwood snubs English players in Lions XV
Three-time Lions tourist Will Greenwood has selected just one England player in a prospective British & Irish Lions starting lineup based on players’ performances in round five of the Six Nations.
Pick your emergency Bok centres for the Lions series
Following episode two of The War Room, you’ve locked in your preferred wings and now it’s time to name your starting centres.
UK-based Lions tour receives boost
The British & Irish Lions board is said have to received support from the government to host this year’s series against the Springboks in the United Kingdom.
Lions rule out Australia-based tour
The British & Irish Lions could still tour South Africa after their board decided to turn down an offer from Australia to host this year’s series against the Springboks.
Farrell coy about potential Lions gig
Andy Farrell hopes to have greater clarity on a potential coaching role with the British & Irish Lions by the end of the month but insists his Ireland commitments will take precedence.
SA’s top players set for long ‘tour’?
Should both the Rainbow Cup and British & Irish Lions series get the go-ahead in the northern hemisphere, the leading South African players could be in for a long haul away from home, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
