Top 10 British & Irish Lions moments from 2009

Players and backroom staff pick their top 10 favourite moments from the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

Savea appointed Hurricanes skipper

Ardie Savea has been named as captain of the Hurricanes for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.

England revert to Ford-Farrell partnership against Italy

England coach Eddie Jones has picked George Ford at flyhalf in one of five changes to his side as they look to bounce back against Italy on Saturday.

Erasmus cautions schools, clubs to follow protocols

Rassie Erasmus, in his capacity as SA Rugby director of rugby, says while there’ll be excitement among school and club rugby communities, it is important that they adhere to Covid-19 protocols.

Hawks arrest EP officials for fraud, corruption

Two former senior EP Rugby officials were arrested and appeared in court on charges of corruption, fraud and money laundering.

Lions committed to staging ‘traditional’ SA tour

British & Irish Lions chairman Jason Leonard says the board is committed to producing a ‘traditional’ tour of South Africa, but will delay a final call as long as possible.

Watch: Schoeman on Bath debut

Former Cheetahs flyhalf Tian Schoeman speaks about his Bath debut and adapting to the weather in the south-west of England.

Du Plessis keen to bounce back

Blitzbok speedster Muller du Plessis says both he and his teammates are determined to come back stronger ahead of the Tokyo Olympics after a disrupted 2020.

Scottish club signs Cheetahs prop

​Edinburgh have announced the acquisition of Cheetahs loosehead prop Boan Venter, who joins the club with immediate effect.

O’Connell names five players set for Lions call-up

Ireland great Paul O’Connell has identified the five players he believes are ‘nailed on’ for British & Irish Lions selection for the tour of South Africa later this year.