Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third TestOnly five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final deciderSat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00
Lions Tour: Townsend hoping for fast game to open up Springboks in deciding TestAttacking coach admits more creativity is required after return of just one try so farFri Aug 06 2021 - 15:15
Lions Tour: Grizzled veteran Jones ready to lead from the frontMost-capped player in history says key clash with South Africa ‘most definitely up there’Fri Aug 06 2021 - 06:00
Wily Welsh Ken Owens ready for his biggest Lions Test yetHooker has been called into Gatland’s first XV for Saturday’s Springboks deciderThu Aug 05 2021 - 16:34
Gerry Thornley: With no du Toit and de Klerk, Boks will have to think outside the boxAfter losing two pillars, suddenly South Africa’s line-up for third Test looks shakyThu Aug 05 2021 - 06:00
Bundee Aki thrilled to be in line for his Lions Test debutCentre becomes first Connacht player to play a Lions Test since 1983Tue Aug 03 2021 - 22:00
Lions determined to put on a show and avoid ‘60-odd minute halves’Warren Gatland says his Lions team ‘want to keep the tempo of the game up’Tue Aug 03 2021 - 20:00
Gatland spoke to Joe Schmidt about a neutral TMO for last two TestsLions coach says ‘we can’t see any instances where we’ve been critical of the officials’Tue Aug 03 2021 - 17:00
Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XVBritish and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series deciderTue Aug 03 2021 - 16:07
South Africa missing du Toit and de Klerk for final Lions TestBlow for the Springboks as Jacques Nienaber names his starting lineup for SaturdayTue Aug 03 2021 - 13:33
Lions team: Bundee Aki to start with six changes made for South Africa deciderConor Murray left out of the team as Warren Gatland makes six changes for final TestTue Aug 03 2021 - 12:11
Gerry Thornley: An ugly week for rugby but it’s not always like thisThe second Lions Test was another brutal advertisement for the game of rugbyTue Aug 03 2021 - 06:00
Duane Vermeulen likely to return for South Africa in third Lions TestSpringbok coaching team happy with officiating in second Test match on SaturdayMon Aug 02 2021 - 12:45
Lions face a massive challenge to get back up after Boks boss second TestDespite all the off-field shenanigans, on it the world champions were utterly dominantMon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00
Lions Tour: Kyle Sinckler could face lengthy ban for alleged biting incidentProp cited for incident during a ruck in the 64th minute of defeat to South AfricaSun Aug 01 2021 - 19:25
Warren Gatland set to roll selection dice for series deciderChanges in back three and backrow look to be on the cards after defeat in second TestSun Aug 01 2021 - 17:29
Stuart Hogg ‘categorically’ denies biting Willie Le Roux in Lions defeatSecond Test in Cape Town saw more controversial refereeing and TMO decisionsSun Aug 01 2021 - 11:10
Jacques Nienaber praises Siya Kolisi’s leadership after South Africa level seriesSpringboks captain admits he endured a tough week in the build-up to second TestSat Jul 31 2021 - 21:41
Warren Gatland: ‘We need to look each other in the eye this week and come back stronger’Lions head coach says they will keep to official channels in discussing officiatingSat Jul 31 2021 - 21:33
Lions Tour: South Africa’s statement win sets up series deciderThe Springboks proved a different proposition in a dominant second Test displaySat Jul 31 2021 - 19:57
Gatland has his Lions in peak physical condition for second TestBullish head coach believes side will get stronger and stronger as the game goes onSat Jul 31 2021 - 01:00
Lions have the ability to withstand expected BoklashGatland’s side have the momentum and the opportunity to clinch famous series winSat Jul 31 2021 - 01:00
Siya Kolisi backs up Erasmus’ claims he was treated unfairly‘I didn’t feel I had the same access to the referee and there’s proof if you watch’Fri Jul 30 2021 - 15:56
Lions ignoring Rassie Erasmus’s social media claimsRobin McBryde says the tourists have full confidence in Saturday’s referee O’KeefeFri Jul 30 2021 - 11:43
Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus’s unprecedented rant does rugby a grave disserviceSouth African has clearly lost the plot and undermined match officials and World RugbyFri Jul 30 2021 - 05:30
Alun Wyn Jones gives Rassie Erasmus rant a straight batLions captain effectively confirmed Dan Biggar is in line to start the second testThu Jul 29 2021 - 16:16
Lukhanyo Am has the silk and the steel to unpick the Lions’ lockBrilliance in World Cup final a glimpse of the creativity centre can bring to Boks backlineWed Jul 28 2021 - 18:58
Jack Conan: ‘If anything there is probably even more pressure this week'Ireland number eight will come up against a new opponent in Leicester's Jasper WieseWed Jul 28 2021 - 06:00
Lions Tour: Gatland sees Murray as key part of keeping things tight early onHead coach believes side need to make a better start to second Test in order to wrap up seriesTue Jul 27 2021 - 19:18
Rassie Erasmus denies he is behind Jaco Johan Twitter accountSouth Africa director of rugby gives bizarre press conference ahead of second TestTue Jul 27 2021 - 16:04
South Africa makes three changes for crunch second Lions TestNew faces in the frontrow and backrow as Springboks bid to bounce back in Cape TownTue Jul 27 2021 - 13:20
Lions team: Conor Murray to start in second Test against South AfricaTourists know a win on Saturday will give them a series victory with a match to spareTue Jul 27 2021 - 10:15
Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus shows us that in rugby, class isn’t always permanentSouth Africa’s director of rugby is a worried man if his tactics are anything to go byTue Jul 27 2021 - 06:00
Lions Tour: Rassie Erasmus’s social media comments stir the pot some moreSouth Africa’s director of rugby highlights incidents from first Test on TwitterMon Jul 26 2021 - 19:27
James Coughlan joins Toulon as defence coachFormer Munster number eight has spent seven years in France as player and coachMon Jul 26 2021 - 17:17
Lions’ fitness worries eased by Finn Russell returnManagement also remain upbeat that Dan Biggar could be okay for second TestMon Jul 26 2021 - 12:56
Dan Biggar’s fitness a concern for Lions ahead of second TestAlun Wyn Jones calls for improvement as he expects a stronger South African sideMon Jul 26 2021 - 07:30
Lions wear down Springboks to stage memorable second-half comebackItoje says improvement needed for second Test: ‘the Springboks, we know they are coming’Mon Jul 26 2021 - 06:00
Springboks stay classy in wake of painful first Test defeat to LionsNo complaints from South Africa despite marginal decisions that went against themMon Jul 26 2021 - 06:00
Warren Gatland delighted with win but expects strong Springboks backlash‘They’ll be hurt from this because they’re an incredibly proud nation,’ says head coachSat Jul 24 2021 - 21:11
Lions claim first blood after brilliant second-half fightback in Cape TownDan Biggar kicks 14 points as Warren Gatland’s side beat Springboks in first TestSat Jul 24 2021 - 19:07
Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for SpringboksDamien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaitsSat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00
Lions can pull through once they keep Springboks in their sightsWarren Gatland's selection seems geared towards a high-tempo gameSat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00
Publisher to end Neil Francis contract after Marcus Smith commentsRugby pundit made offensive comments about Harlequins and Lions outhalfFri Jul 23 2021 - 18:46
Uneasy truce reached between Lions management and match officialsLions forwards coach Robin McBryde outlines meeting with officials ahead of first TestFri Jul 23 2021 - 18:12
Robbie Henshaw ‘mentally and emotionally ready’ for familiar battleHis clash with Damian de Allende brings a Leinster-Munster element to the first TestFri Jul 23 2021 - 14:08
Jean de Villiers: I can’t see a big margin in opening TestFormer Munster centre says rugby can be a shining light in a dark timeFri Jul 23 2021 - 06:00
Jack Conan: ‘The road to here hasn’t always been easy, but it has definitely been worth it’Leinster and Ireland number eight has enjoyed a remarkable change to his fortunesThu Jul 22 2021 - 17:00
Gerry Thornley: Familiarity over fun as Irish sides learn Champions Cup fateLeinster, Munster and Ulster to meet again with Montpellier, Castres and ClermontThu Jul 22 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Some risks, but Gatland’s gut instincts usually serve him wellPicking the right team is tricky and critical for the first Test of a Lions tourThu Jul 22 2021 - 06:00
