British and Irish Lions

Watch: Steyn relives 2009 Lions tour

Morne Steyn relives the dramatic second Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions, including that winning penalty.

Lions tour dates unchanged despite Olympics clash

The British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa in July 2021 will not be rescheduled despite a direct overlap with the new dates for the Tokyo Olympic Games announced on Monday.

British & Irish Lions ticket allocation ballot delayed

SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions have jointly agreed to postpone the on-sale dates for the ticket ballots due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith could miss the Olympic Games

Olympics set to clash with Lions tour

Springboks such as Kwagga Smith and Cheslin Kolbe may need to rethink plans to make themselves for Olympic Sevens selection after confirmation that the postponed Summer Games will clash with the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour.

Morne Steyn of South Africa kicks the match winning penalty during the Second Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on June 27, 2009 in Pretoria

Rewind: Steyn’s winning kick Lions (2009)

How did you react when Morne Steyn slotted this penalty kick to clinch the 2009 British & Irish Lions series for the Springboks?

‘B&I Lions tour can boost SA Rugby’

The 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa could provide the local game with financial relief after the coronavirus pandemic, according to a WP board member.

Luke Fitzgerald (L) of the Lions attempts to tackle Bryan Habana of South Africa during the Second Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on June 27, 2009

Rewind – 2009 Lions Series (2nd Test)

A look back at the second Test of the 2009 British & Irish Lions series when the Springboks claimed a famous victory at Loftus Versfeld thanks to a late penalty kick from Morne Steyn.

Rewind – 2009 Lions Series (1st Test)

Highlights of the first Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Kings Park in 2009.

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Roberts hopes Covid-19 does not reach townships

Stormers and former Wales centre Jamie Roberts says a main worry amid the coronavirus threat is the quality of South Africa’s healthcare system and people’s access to it.

Vunipola brothers in line for Super Rugby switch?

England and Saracens duo Billy and Mako Vunipola are reportedly sought-after recruits by a number of Vodacom Super Rugby teams.

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