Wales mourn ‘King of Rugby’ John
Barry John, known as the “King” of Welsh rugby during a golden era and arguably the sport’s first superstar, has died. He was 79.
Barry John, known as the “King” of Welsh rugby during a golden era and arguably the sport’s first superstar, has died. He was 79.
Recently-retired referee Jaco Peyper has listed two Test matches involving the All Blacks in his top three favourite games from his 21-year career.
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has been officially confirmed as the head coach of the British & Irish Lions for the 2025 tour of Australia.
Rugby paid tribute to one of the sport’s greatest ever players after former Wales and British & Irish Lions fullback JPR Williams died at the age of 74 on Monday.
Amid an allegation that the Boks spied on British & Irish Lions training sessions in 2021, a tier-one nation has sounded the alarm ahead of the 2023 World Cup kick-off.
On 7 August 2021, Morne Steyn returned to haunt the British & Irish Lions in what would be the veteran Springbok flyhalf’s penultimate Test appearance.
On 29 July 2021, the infamous video of Rassie Erasmus criticising the officiating in the series-opening Test between the Boks and British & Irish Lions was widely shared.
The British & Irish Lions will face a joint Australia-New Zealand side in an unofficial “fourth Test” on their 2025 tour, which will include matches against the Wallabies in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
On 20 June 2009, Ruan Pienaar scored 13 points to help the Springboks win the opening Test of the series against the British & Irish Lions.
The Wallabies and All Blacks are in talks to form a joint team to face the British & Irish Lions in a one-off Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2025, according to reports on Wednesday.