Jaque Fourie's try best of them all

Sun, 07 Mar 2010

A scintillating try scored by Springbok centre Jaque Fourie against the British & Irish Lions has been named the International Rugby Players Association Try of the Year 2009.

'Humbling' experience for 'Geech'

Sun, 03 Jan 2010

Scottish and Lions rugby legend Ian McGeechan admitted on Sunday that receiving a knighthood in the New Years Honours list had been a humbling experience before tipping Ireland to once again win the Six Nations in 2010.

Lions hero - Sir Ian McGeechan

Thu, 31 Dec 2009

British and Irish Lions legend Ian McGeechan has been knighted by her majesty Queen Elizabeth for his services to rugby - including his work with Scotland, London Wasps and, of course, the Lions.

'Geech' admits to talks with Lions boss

Wed, 28 Oct 2009

While he has ruled himself out of contention for the head coach role, British and Irish lions legend Ian McGeechan has confirmed that he may have some role to play with the 2013 tour to Australia.

SA and Lions legends in Hall of Fame

Tue, 27 Oct 2009

The International Rugby Board on Tuesday inducted nine legends into the IRB Hall of Fame at a special ceremony at Rugby School in England, celebrating the rich history of British & Irish Lions tours to South Africa.

Top honour for SA and Lions legends

Fri, 23 Oct 2009

The International Rugby Board will induct nine legends into the IRB Hall of Fame at a special ceremony celebrating the rich history of British & Irish Lions tours to South Africa at Rugby School in England on Tuesday, October 27.

McGeechan calls time on Lions job

Sat, 03 Oct 2009

Renowned British and Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan will not be at the helm when the Lions tour to Australia in four years' time. McGeechan has confirmed that he has decided to end his lengthy stint as Lions head coach.

O'Driscoll and Umaga 'catch up'

Mon, 24 Aug 2009

Irish hero Brian O'Driscoll and former All Black captain Tana Umaga came face-to-face for the first time in four years this weekend as the Toulon player/coach visited a Leinster pre-season training session in Nice.

Halfpenny targets the 'ultimate goal'

Tue, 18 Aug 2009

Exciting Wales and Cardiff Blues wing Leigh Halfpenny has already set his sights on securing a starting spot in the British and Irish Lions test side when the famous party travels to Australia in 2013.

Jones doesn't blame Botha

Fri, 14 Aug 2009

Recovering Welsh prop forward Adam Jones says he does not believe Springbok lock Bakkies Botha should have been banned for the charge which dislocated his shoulder, saying simply that it "was just one of those things that happens in rugby."

O'Gara: 'I was knocked out'

Mon, 10 Aug 2009

Munster and Ireland flyhalf Ronan O'Gara has finally broken his silence regarding his 'series-deciding' five-minute spell in the second British and Irish Lions test in South Africa during the recent tour.

Jenkins: 'Phillips treading a fine line'

Mon, 20 Jul 2009

Neil Jenkins has warned Wales and British and Irish Lions scrumhalf, Mike Phillips that his place in the national team is on the line after his most recent off-the-field incident following the recent Lions tour of South Africa.

'Roberts can't rest on Lions laurels'

Mon, 20 Jul 2009

Cardiff Blues coach Dai Young says that despite his good form on the recent British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa, Jamie Roberts must look to take his game up to another level again.

Fitzpatrick laments Gatland's loss

Fri, 17 Jul 2009

Legendary All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick has hailed Wales coach Warren Gatland for his influential role with the British and Irish Lions for the recent tour of South Africa but he's disappointed he got away from New Zealand.

Why Byrne said 'no' to the Sharks

Fri, 17 Jul 2009

British & Irish Lions and Ospreys fullback, Lee Byrne reaffirmed his commitment to his club after rejecting a lucrative offer from the Sharks to switch to the Currie Cup and Super 14 competitions.  Terblanche 'just standing in'

Fitzpatrick backs Lions concept

Tue, 14 Jul 2009

Legendary New Zealand skipper, Sean Fitzpatrick says that British & Irish Lions should be expanded, not abandoned.

Phillips spends night in jail

Fri, 17 Jul 2009

British & Irish Lions and Welsh scrumhalf Mike Phillips was released on bail on Friday after being arrested on Thursday night following an alleged altercation with a taxi driver in Cardiff.

Monye moved by 'great honour'

Fri, 10 Jul 2009

Lions wing Ugo Monye admits he was almost brought to tears last Saturday after the tourists recorded their first test win over the Springboks in the final clash of the 2009 three match series.

Lions tour like 'a shot of adrenalin'

Fri, 10 Jul 2009

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has touched back down in Wales from South Africa and, according to Wales Rugby Union boss, Roger Lewis, is looking to keep that Lions 'buzz' alive and inspire Wales to a Southern Hemisphere scalp this Autumn.

Lions 'friends' to do battle

Thu, 09 Jul 2009

Welsh scrumhalf Mike Philips has revealed that he will find it difficult to come up against his Lions teammates after forming such strong friendships with many of the touring party from the other nations.