British & Irish Lions

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Morne Steyn of South Africa kicks the winning penalty in the match with South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus looking on during the Castle Lager Lions Series 3rd Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Magic Moment: Steyn déjà vu for Lions

Looking back on memorable moments from 2021, OLIVER KEOHANE watches Morne Steyn go full circle in his Springbok career to kick South Africa to victory over the British & Irish Lions in the decisive final Test.

Referee Nic Berry and Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones

Referee Berry accuses Erasmus of character assassination

Australian referee Nic Berry says he and his family have “endured a significant amount of distress” due to Rassie Erasmus’ actions during the series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.

Duhan van der Merwe holds up a British & Irish Lions jersey

Duhan: Lions tour ‘was the best eight weeks of my life’

South African-born Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe has opened up about his experience of touring his country of birth with the British & Irish Lions earlier this year.

Curious absence of RG Snyman amplifies Bok success

While the mysterious absence of RG Snyman has depowered the Bomb Squad, it has magnified South Africa’s achievements in 2021, writes ZELIM NEL.

Lions, Duhan feast on error-filled Sharks

The British & Irish Lions put a Covid-impacted day behind them by punishing a poor Sharks performance with a 54-7 victory in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Terblanche: Boks the underdogs, but will win Lions series

Former Springbok Stefan Terblanche has shared his predictions for the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa in July.

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 24: Alun Wyn Jones (captain) of Wales looks to tackle Franco Mostert of South Africa during the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match between Wales and South Africa at Principality Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales.

Mostert: Lions locks are world class

World Cup-winning lock Franco Mostert has predicted that the battle among the tall timber would be critical as the Springboks prepare for a busy few weeks of top-class international action.

B&I Lions coach: Door still open for Test bolters

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says he and his coaching staff don’t have any “preconceived ideas” about the Test team that will face the Springboks next month.

Duhan to make B&I Lions debut

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named his side to take on Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday for The Lions 1888 Cup.

Bok fans have their say on 46-man squad

Following the announcement of the extended 46-man Springbok squad to face the British & Irish Lions, readers had the option of making one change to the squad.