British and Irish Lions

Lions fans during the 2009 tour of South Africa

UK-based Lions tour takes step forward

The British & Irish Lions have reportedly made an official request to the UK government to help host a home ‘tour’ against the Springboks.

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.

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: Rousing captain’s speech

Check out this inspiring pre-match speech from British & Irish Lions leader Alun Wyn Jones before the decisive third Test against Australia in 2003.

Rugby Australia confirms offer to host Lions series

Australia have emerged as willing contenders to host the British & Irish Lions Test series scheduled to take place in South Africa from July.

Owen Farrell and Jack Nowell of the Lions celebrate following their team's 24-21 victory during the second test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British &Irish Lions

Lions leaders desperate for series to go ahead

Owen Farrell, Johnny Sexton, Alun-Wyn Jones and Stuart Hogg have encouraged British & Irish Lions officials to make sure the 2021 tour goes ahead by any means.

Lions great cautions against hosting Springboks

Former British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride warns that the team’s culture could be forever damaged if they host the Springboks in July.

De Klerk: Boks will be ready for Lions series

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk says the players are making sure they are ready for when the call comes to link up for the British & Irish Lions Test series.

Lions tour contingencies set to intensify

The British & irish Lions board is set to meet this week to discuss a potential contingency of switching their tour of South Africa to the UK and Ireland.