Lions

  • Gatland rules himself out of Lions SA Tour Warren Gatland has ruled himself out of contention to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2021. Oct 16
  • Lions boss backs coaches after criticism British and Irish Lions chief executive John Feehan has backed Warren Gatland and his coaching team in the wake of Sean O'Brien's stinging attack. Sep 21
  • Lions coach slams red-card rule after loss Lions coach Johan Ackermann did not enjoy the farewell he was hoping for as his 14 men slipped to a 25-17 defeat in the Super Rugby final against the Crusaders, suggesting an early red card ruined what was shaping up to be an even contest.. Aug 5
  • Lions unchanged for Super Rugby final Johan Ackermann's final selectorial act as Lions coach has been to name an unchanged team for the Super Rugby final in Johannesburg. Aug 3
  • Lions to confront Crusaders on home turf The Lions plan to "get in the face" of the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final, hoping to mirror their successful methods adopted against the Hurricanes.. Aug 2
  • Lions' Ackermann sets up Super farewell Coach Johan Ackermann will crown his successful four-year stay at the Lions with the home final he always dreamed of when his side host the Crusaders in the Super Rugby decider next weekend.. Jul 30
  • Rattled Lions kick back from the brink Winger Ruan Combrinck slotted a 55-metre winning penalty two minutes from time as the Lions survived a massive scare to defeat the unfancied Sharks 23-21 in a dramatic Super Rugby quarter-final at Ellis Park.. Jul 22
  • Lions beat Sharks to top Super Rugby table The Lions beat the Sharks 27-10 at King's Park on Saturday to secure top place in the Super Rugby standings and secure home advantage if they reach next month's final.. Jul 15
  • Lions prop arrested after third Test in NZ British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler was arrested but then released without charge following a minor incident in central Auckland after the third Test against the All Blacks.. Jul 10
  • Lions boss Gatland holds head high Warren Gatland believes he might be the only coach who could have guided the British and Irish Lions to their Test series draw with New Zealand. Jul 9
  • NZ series has saved Lions tours: McBride Willie John McBride believes the British and Irish Lions may have been saved from extinction by the performance of this year's side in New Zealand. Jul 9
  • Farrell still digesting Lions achievement British and Irish Lions playmaker Owen Farrell says only hindsight will help him realise the magnitude of the side's achievements on Kiwi soil, having secured a tied Test series with the All Blacks on Saturday.. Jul 8
  • Lions coach Gatland has the last laugh It wasn't the perfect result but Warren Gatland feels good about proving his critics wrong after the British and Irish Lions drew their Test series with New Zealand.. Jul 8
  • Honours even in NZ-Lions Test classic Ferocious, brave, fierce - and even. Jul 8
  • Gatland hopes Lions have earned respect Warren Gatland is hoping his squad have secured the future of the British and Irish Lions and earned a little bit of respect for the way they have played the game on their tour of New Zealand.. Jul 7
  • Lions player defends SBW after tackle British and Irish Lions player Anthony Watson says he does not think Sonny Bill Williams is a malicious player and confirmed the New Zealand star has apologised to him following last weekend's shoulder charge incident.. Jul 6
  • Lions name unchanged team for third Test British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has rewarded his victorious Test players by naming an unchanged team for their tour-ending showdown against the All Blacks.. Jul 5
  • Lions weigh up changes despite Test win Seeking another level of performance ahead of the last and most important match of their New Zealand tour, the British and Irish Lions aren't ruling out more player changes.. Jul 2
  • Lions flanker O'Brien cited for Naholo hit The British and Irish Lions could be without one of their standout performers for the third Test against the All Blacks after flanker Sean O'Brien was called before the judiciary.. Jul 1
  • Warburton eyeing bigger prize after win The All Blacks had the job half done last week, the British and Irish Lions squared the ledger in Wellington, but the big prize remains up for grabs. Jul 1