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On This Day: British and Irish Lions snatch draw against New Zealand
Owen Farrell kicked three penalties in the match at Eden Park.
Jul 8, 07:12
British and Irish Lions' Rory Sutherland in action with Sharks' Phendulani Buthelezi on July 7, 2021
British and Irish Lions secure big win over Sharks
Josh Adams and Duhan van der Duhan Van Der Merwe each scored three tries in a 54-7 success in Johannesburg.
Jul 7, 20:31
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
British and Irish Lions tour in danger of unravelling
Warren Gatland's men are reeling from the news that eight players must self-isolate.
Jul 7, 17:54
The Lions celebrate Louis-Rees Zammit's try against the Sigma Lions on July 3, 2021
Preview:Sharks vs. British and Irish Lions - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's British and Irish Lions clash against the Sharks, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jul 5, 16:25
The Lions celebrate Louis-Rees Zammit's try against the Sigma Lions on July 3, 2021
Josh Adams scores four tries as Lions thrash the Sigma Lions
The tourists ran out 56-14 victors over the Sigma Lions in Johannesburg.
Jul 3, 18:18
British and Irish Lions' Robbie Henshaw celebrates scoring a try on June 26, 2021
Lions' Robbie Henshaw to miss Sharks clash due to injury
The Ireland centre was overlooked for Saturday's clash with the Sigma Lions.
Jul 2, 13:30
British and Irish Lions' Robbie Henshaw celebrates scoring a try on June 26, 2021
Preview:Lions vs. British and Irish Lions - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's British and Irish Lions' South Africa tour opener against the Emirates Lions, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jul 1, 19:21
Scotland's Stuart Hogg pictured in February 2020
Stuart Hogg to seek advice from Alun Wyn Jones
Stuart Hogg will captain the team in their first fixture on the tour of South Africa.
Jul 1, 14:29
Scotland's Stuart Hogg pictured in February 2020
Stuart Hogg appointed British and Irish Lions captain for opening tour fixture
Warren Gatland's team take on the Emirates Lions on Saturday.
Jul 1, 09:06
Finn Russell pictured for Scotland in October 2019
Finn Russell insists he can be trusted to execute gameplan
Finn Russell is in contention to start Saturday's match against Emirates Lions in Johannesburg.
Jun 30, 21:16
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Who could replace Alun Wyn Jones as Lions captain?
Alun Wyn Jones will not be going to South Africa after he dislocated his shoulder on Saturday.
Jun 26, 18:50
Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Preview:British and Irish Lions vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's British and Irish Lions tour curtain-raiser as Warren Gatland's side face Japan at Murrayfield, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jun 24, 15:49
Owen Farrell in action for England on December 6, 2020
Warren Gatland backs "fantastic competitor" Owen Farrell to shine for Lions
Owen Farrell was voted into the Lions' leadership group by his teammates.
Jun 22, 15:45
Scotland's Hamish Watson pictured on October 2020
Four Scotland internationals to start for Lions against Japan
Wing Duhan Van Der Merwe, props Rory Sutherland and Zander Fagerson and flanker Hamish Watson will make their Lions debuts.
Jun 22, 10:25
Owen Farrell in action for England on December 6, 2020
Saracens players lead Lions reinforcements ahead of Japan clash
All but Exeter's four-strong detachment are present at the squad's training camp in Jersey.
Jun 21, 13:41
Neil Jenkins pictured in May 2017
Neil Jenkins: 'Late arrivals will be playing catch-up'
Only 25 members of the 37-man squad selected by Warren Gatland are present in Jersey for a pre-tour training camp.
Jun 17, 21:34
Andy Murray reacts after losing against Stan Wawrinka at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Andy Murray's sportswear brand agrees kit deal with Wolves
Castore, which already supplies kits to Glasgow Rangers, will supply Wolverhampton Wanderers from next season.
May 21, 08:41
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
Owen Farrell shakes off calf problem in time for Doncaster clash
Owen Farrell missed last weekend's rout of Bedford because of a calf injury.
Apr 16, 11:54
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
Paul O'Connell tips Owen Farrell to lead British and Irish Lions
Paul O'Connell was at the helm for the Lions' last series against the Springboks in 2009.
Apr 15, 12:22
Henry Slade during an England training session on October 25, 2019
England's Henry Slade doubtful for Six Nations finale
The Exeter Chiefs centre sustained a calf problem during Monday's training session.
Mar 16, 12:37
France boss Fabien Galthie pictured in February 2021
Raphael Ibanez urges France to end Twickenham hoodoo
France have not beaten England in a Six Nations match at Twickenham since an 18-17 win in 2005.
Mar 12, 12:10
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash with France
Will England's indiscipline be their undoing again at Twickenham?
Mar 12, 10:16
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
Owen Farrell refusing to dwell on the past
The England captain has found himself in the spotlight in recent matches.
Mar 11, 22:34
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Saracens crash to Pirates defeat in Championship opener
Saracens were relegated from the Premiership as punishment for salary cap breaches.
Mar 6, 18:40
England and Wales players after the Six Nations match on February 27, 2021
Referee admits to mistakes in England's Six Nations defeat to Wales
The French official awarded Wales two controversial tries in the first half.
Mar 1, 14:21
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
England coach Eddie Jones refuses to blame referee for Wales defeat
Pascal Gauzere awarded two controversial tries to the home side who ran out 40-24 winners.
Feb 27, 22:10
England and Wales players after the Six Nations match on February 27, 2021
Wales boost Grand Slam hopes with crushing win over England
Wayne Pivac's side made it three wins from three in the Six Nations.
Feb 27, 19:28
Neil Jenkins pictured in May 2017
Neil Jenkins: 'Wales must have a disciplined edge against England'
Victory for Wales over England would clinch a Six Nations Triple Crown.
Feb 26, 17:06
Wales' George North pictured in March 2020
The big talking points ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with England
The game takes place in Cardiff on Saturday.
Feb 26, 11:57
Ireland players look dejected after the Six Nations clash with France on February 14, 2021
Five talking points ahead of the next round of Six Nations matches
Wales chasing Triple Crown glory against England, coronavirus-hit France host Scotland and winless pair Italy and Ireland meet in Rome.
Feb 22, 12:50
Elliot Daly pictured for Saracens in January 2020
Elliot Daly says he is still learning from Owen Farrell
The duo also play together for Saracens.
Feb 21, 23:12
Wales' George North pictured in March 2020
George North to win 100th Wales cap against England
The British and Irish Lions missed last weekend's victory over Scotland.
Feb 18, 14:54
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones blames lack of crowds for decreased aggression
Eddie Jones has promised England will improve again for their round-three appointment with Wales.
Feb 16, 22:05
England's Jonny May scores their third try against Italy in the Six Nations on February 13, 2021
Jonny May becomes England's second-highest try scorer in Italy win
May's try in the 41-18 win moved him above Ben Cohen and Will Greenwood.
Feb 13, 16:52
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash against Italy
Eddie Jones' side lost to Scotland in their opener.
Feb 12, 11:56
Ollie Lawrence pictured during England training in October 2020
Eddie Jones: 'Ollie Lawrence has bright England future'
The head coach wants an immediate response after the loss to Scotland.
Feb 11, 15:28
England's George Ford pictured on February 20, 2020
England's George Ford to start at fly-half against Italy
George Ford was dropped for the Calcutta Cup debacle against Scotland.
Feb 11, 12:09
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
Will Owen Farrell or George Ford start against Italy?
George Ford made way to accommodate Owen Farrell for the Calcutta Cup defeat against Scotland over the weekend.
Feb 10, 10:05
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
England coach Eddie Jones insists Owen Farrell is not undroppable
But the England boss warned his captain he had to 'keep performing at a high level'.
Feb 9, 22:20
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