British and Irish Lions

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Paris platform: Gatland believes opening wintees uptitle shot

Not many teams could start their Six Nations campaign without two leading British & Irish Lions and still be confident of success, but as Wales get ready to kick-off the tournament against France in Paris tonight, Warren Gatland’s are full of belief – rightly – that they can be title challengers.

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All Blacks back in business

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Referees need more help, says diplomatic Hansen

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Gatland open to leading Lions to South Africa

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Gatland satisfied after first ‘hating it’

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Gatland vents frustration over Lions’ mindset and weakness in contact area

Warburton happy to accept early tour defeat as he eyes Test series win

Sam Warburton would happily accept an early tour defeat or two for his British & Irish Lions if it meant the tourists could win their Test series with the All Blacks.

Wed, 31 May, 2017

British and Irish Lions land in Auckland and Wilkinson tells them keep it simple

The British and Irish Lions have landed in New Zealand for their 10-match tour.

Wed, 31 May, 2017

Warning for Lions as Barrett in thunderous form for Hurricanes

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland should take note — All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett is on a different planet right now and might be even better than three-times World Player of the Year Dan Carter, New Zealand rugby pundits have said.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2017

Versatile Daly savours ‘iconic’ Lions moment

Elliot Daly readily acknowledges that a British and Irish Lions squad announcement is one of rugby’s “iconic moments”.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2017

Warren Gatland is 'leading contender' for Lions job

Wales have won three Six Nations titles, including two Grand Slams, and reached a World Cup semi-final since Gatland was appointed in late 2007.

Tue, 12 Jan, 2016

Joe Schmidt’s chances fade as next Lions coach set to take year out

Joe Schmidt’s hopes of coaching the British and Irish Lions against New Zealand in 2017 may have received a setback after tour manager John Spencer revealed that only a head coach able to take a year-long sabbatical will be considered to lead the 2017 tour to New Zealand.

Tue, 12 Jan, 2016

2017 Lions tour details revealed

Apart from a three-Test series, the Lions will also face all five New Zealand Super Rugby teams, plus the New Zealand Maori.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2015