The Springboks triumphed over the British & Irish Lions 2-1 in a closely-fought series. Will a composite team reflect this parity?
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Will the Lions tour Australia in 2025?
Will the Lions tour Australia in 2025? It is now a recognised pattern for every 12 years of a British & Irish Lions cycle – play in Australia, then four…
South Africa pip Lions 19-16 to win the series
Morne Steyn's late kick brings heartache for the tourists all over again
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe scores in Lions series decider
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe scores in Lions series decider We knew he could be quiet for long, and when Cheslin Kolbe got a sniff of a try in the final Test…
Finn Russell on after 11 minutes in Lions decider
Finn Russell on after 11 minutes in Lions decider The selection of Finn Russell on the bench for the series decider between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions…
The making of Ben and Tom Curry
David Curry, coach and father, on the rise of his talented sons
How tough is it for a Test prop to play loosehead and tighthead?
How tough is it for a Test prop to play loosehead and tighthead? “Back in the day I tried to play tighthead and it didn’t go too well!” jokes former…
South Africa v Lions Third Test Preview
The 2021 tour reaches a crescendo as the Boks and Lions contest the series decider
Analysed: South Africa’s set-piece dominance
Analysed: South Africa’s set-piece dominance The second half of Saturday’s second Test was ugly viewing for British & Irish Lions fans. The first 240 minutes of rugby in the Test…
Hong Kong Sevens 2021 cancelled
Hong Kong Sevens 2021 cancelled The Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) and World Rugby have cancelled the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2021, which was scheduled for 5-7 November. The…