‘B&I Lions better off going to South Africa’
England centurion Ben Youngs has ripped into the Wallabies and says the British & Irish Lions would be better served by returning to South Africa rather than touring Australia next year.
On this day: Morne slays Lions, again
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 this day: Rassie clears the air
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.
Lions to face joint Australia-New Zealand side
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 this day: Steyn wins Lions Series
On this day in 2009, Morne Steyn stepped up and slotted an overtime winner for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld.
On this day: Pienaar punishes Lions
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.
Lions tour to go dune surfing?
The British & Irish Lions are reportedly in talks over the potential of staging a match in Qatar in 2025, as the FIFA World Cup host targets a move into rugby.
Gatland wanted B&I Lions tour postponed
Warren Gatland has revealed that he was willing to put his job as British & Irish Lions head coach on the line to have the 2021 tour of South Africa postponed until 2022 due to the pandemic.
Nienaber: We picked Morne for the big kick
Jacques Nienaber explains why the Springbok selectors decided to pick Morne Steyn for the series-deciding Test match against the British & Irish Lions last year.
Are Siya’s Boks the best ever?
Siya Kolisi’s triumphant squad against the 2021 British & Irish Lions are the best Springbok team in the professional era, according to Mark Keohane.
