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Lions prop Tadhg Furlong ahead of ‘acid test’ clash with Japan

June 19, 2021

With the British and Irish Lions’ preparations for South Africa having begun, second-time tourist Tadhg Furlong talks about what he and his teammates have…

Assessing British & Irish Lions tour opponents: South Africa

June 16, 2021

The last time the British and Irish Lions toured South Africa was in 2009.

Rynhardt Elstadt Exclusive: The Toulouse and Springbok forward hoping to lift more silverware this season

June 15, 2021

As Toulouse look to finish their campaign by adding the Top 14 title to their recent Champions Cup success, Rynhardt Elstadt spoke to Joe…

Without Lions fans, it feels like “we’ve had the carpet pulled from under us”

May 19, 2021

The absence of overseas fans during the British and Irish Lions’ tour to South Africa is a significant setback, but as a travel destination,…

10 players to step into the breach for England this summer

May 10, 2021

Following Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions squad announcement, Joe Harvey has put together a list of 10 players he thinks could get international…

The’ ‘siege mentality’ and support from afar that will guide the Lions

May 8, 2021

There were plenty of surprises in Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions 37-man squad, but selecting Alun Wyn Jones as his captain was far…

British & Irish Lions Squad Announcement Reaction: TRU have their say

May 7, 2021

Now the dust is slowly starting to settle on the 37-man squad which Warren Gatland has selected for the British and Irish Lions, Joe…

Red letter day: How determined Chris Harris turned things around to roar like a Lion

May 7, 2021

The centre’s inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad is just reward for his improvements in a Scotland jersey.

Bold selection from Gatland highlights bruising challenge which awaits British and Irish Lions

May 6, 2021

Memories of a brutal series in 2009 against South Africa was an underlying theme in the 37-man squad named by Warren Gatland on Thursday.

Warren Gatland names 37-man squad for British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa

May 6, 2021

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has unveiled a 37-man squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, with Exeter’s Sam Simmonds…