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Gareth Thomas believes Warren Gatland remaining undefeated across three British and Irish Lions tours as head coach would represent a "bonkers achievement".

England will be without St Helens prop Alex Walmsley for Friday's game against the Combined Nations All Stars.

Justin Tipuric will now start for the Lions against Japan in place of Watson, ruled out through a conc The post Lions flanker Hamish Watson ruled out of Murrayfield clash appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

British & Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams is looking to create fresh memories on this year's tour to South Africa, after shining in New Zealand. The post Liam Williams eager to create fresh Lions memories appeared fi...

The British and Irish Lions have suffered a setback ahead of Saturday's pre-tour clash with Japan after Hamish Watson was ruled out by concussion.

After being trialled in elite competition, two new laws are set to be applied which could change the kicking game and scrum The post World Rugby to introduce 50:22 rule amongst new law changes appeared first on The Rugby...

Leigh Centurions interim head coach Kurt Haggerty says his side have "held themselves accountable" for last week's 64-22 loss to Hull as they prepare to face Warrington on Thursday, live on Sky Sports.

A players' vote proposed by Warren Gatland had the England captain as an overwhelming favourite for the leadership group The post Owen Farrell voted into Lions leadership group by players appeared first on The Rugby Pape...

Planet Rugby features writer James While speaks to British & Irish Lions legend John Bentley about his time on the 1997 tour to South Africa. The post John Bentley on 1997 and advice for class of 2021 appeared first on P...

Ulster wing Robert Baloucoune is looking forward to the prospect of possibly making his Ireland debut in the upcoming international matches. The post Ireland bow would cap ‘weird’ route to top for Ulster star appeare...

Lions head coach Warren Gatland says that Owen Farrell has been fast-tracked into the 23 to face Japan due to his leadership and experience. The post Owen Farrell backed to have ‘great’ Lions tour appeared first on P...

Despite South Africa not playing a Test since the 2019 World Cup, hooker Malcolm Marx does not believe it will hamper them against the Lions. The post ‘Lions hold no fear for us’ – Malcolm Marx appeared first on Pl...

British & Irish Lions players will not be allowed to hug in their Covid bubble during the tour to South Africa, according to coach Warren Gatland. The post ‘No hugging’ rule enforced in Lions bubble appeared first on...

Harlequins star Alex Dombrandt admits that only the Premiership final with Exeter Chiefs is in his mind despite the lure of an England cap in July. The post Alex Dombrandt’s England ambitions on hold until after final ...

Scotland assistant coach Pete Murchie insists they are treating their 'A' clash with England at Welford Road on Sunday as "really meaningful". The post Scotland A treating England fixture ‘like a Test week’ appeared ...