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Iain Henderson in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019
Iain Henderson criticises Lions tactics and claims team was not selected on form
Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions were beaten 2-1 by world champions South Africa this summer.
Sep 23, 12:18
Marcus Smith pictured for Harlequins in May 2019
Harlequins expecting to lose Marcus Smith to England duty
Marcus Smith will not be available for his Gallagher Premiership champions until the round four clash with Bristol on October 8.
Sep 2, 17:33
South Africa celebrate beating the Lions on August 7, 2021
The key questions to emerge from British and Irish Lions' tour to South Africa
The Springboks claimed the series 2-1.
Aug 9, 06:00
British and Irish Lions' Alun Wyn Jones after the match on August 7, 2021
Alun Wyn Jones in no doubt about the importance of Lions contests
The Lions are having to fight increasingly harder for their place in a cluttered global schedule.
Aug 8, 22:00
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
5 things we learned from the British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa
Warren Gatland's team lost the series after winning the first match.
Aug 8, 14:09
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland thinks Lions would be stronger with more preparation for tours
The Lions plan to tour Australia in 2025.
Aug 8, 11:15
Brendon O'Connor of Leicester breaks away from Morne Steyn during the Eurpean Rugby Champions Cup match between Leicester Tigers and Stade Francais at Welford Road on November 13, 2015 in Leicester, England.
Morne Steyn did not expect to get another chance to be a national hero
The 37-year-old also settled the 2009 series in the Springboks' favour.
Aug 7, 21:57
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland proud of Lions squad despite series defeat
Morne Steyn's late penalty edged the Springboks to glory.
Aug 7, 21:11
England's Courtney Lawes after the match on February 23, 2020
Courtney Lawes urges Lions not to get drawn into a dog fight with South Africa
The success of the entire tour hinges on Saturday's final chapter when the rivals clash for the third time at Cape Town Stadium.
Aug 6, 12:34
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Talking points ahead of the Lions' series decider with South Africa
It is a winner takes all showdown.
Aug 6, 11:20
Gregor Townsend pictured in January 2016
Gregor Townsend urges Lions to create more in decider against South Africa
Warren Gatland's side have scored just one try in the opening two Tests.
Aug 6, 10:43
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Alun Wyn Jones calls on Lions players to keep their discipline in decider
The series is tantalisingly poised at 1-1.
Aug 5, 22:00
Wales forward Ken Owens pictured in February 2018
Lions have 'blueprint' for victory over favourites South Africa, says Ken Owens
The 34-year-old Scarlets player will make his first Test start for the Lions.
Aug 5, 15:29
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Duo's absence will hurt South Africa - Warren Gatland
Faf de Faf De Klerk and Pieter-Steph du Toit will miss Sunday's Lions series decider.
Aug 4, 11:39
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland upset by World Rugby's criticism when charging Rassie Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus will face a hearing after the Lions series to answer for the hour-long video where he attacked the officials' display in the first Test.
Aug 3, 17:49
South Africa's Lukhanyo Am celebrates scoring their second try with Faf De Klerk against the Lions on July 31, 2021
World Cup glory gives edge to South Africa in series decider - Jacques Nienaber
The Springboks levelled the series with a convincing 27-9 success in Cape Town last Saturday.
Aug 3, 17:28
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland will urge officials to let Lions put on a spectacle in decider
Warren Gatland is frustrated by the Springboks' success in slowing the game down in an ugly second Test that saw each half last over an hour.
Aug 3, 15:27
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Lions make six changes for South Africa decider
Stuart Hogg and Anthony Watson have made way for the Welsh duo for Saturday's third Test against South Africa.
Aug 3, 12:00
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Five Lions players pushing for starts in South Africa series decider
The likes of Liam Williams, Josh Adams and Wyn Jones are options.
Aug 2, 15:33
The British and Irish Lions celebrate beating South Africa on July 24, 2021
Alun Wyn Jones: 'We will be a different beast in decider'
The Springboks made it 1-1 in the series with a convincing second-Test victory on Saturday.
Aug 1, 23:44
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Five talking points from the British and Irish Lions' defeat to South Africa
The citing commissioner will be kept busy.
Aug 1, 12:49
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland warns Lions to prepare for "cup final" in series decider
The Lions had led 9-6 at half-time of the second Test with South Africa.
Jul 31, 21:32
Rassie Erasmus pictured in October 2019
South Africa duo back Rassie Erasmus's referee claims
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi had his say on the performance of Nic Berry and assistant coach Stick accused the Lions of starting the war of words.
Jul 30, 14:50
The British and Irish Lions celebrate beating South Africa on July 24, 2021
Five talking points ahead of the Lions' second South Africa Test
Victory would give Warren Gatland's men an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Jul 30, 13:03
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Alun Wyn Jones sends warning to South Africa
The tourists will be looking to claim an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series in Cape Town this weekend.
Jul 29, 15:59
Rassie Erasmus pictured in October 2019
Rassie Erasmus offers to step back from British and Irish Lions series
South Africa's director of rugby addressed the camera directly for 62 minutes, raising a number of concerns against Warren Gatland's tourists.
Jul 29, 13:18
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland hails Maro Itoje for display against South Africa
Maro Itoje was at his dominant best as the Lions turned a 12-3 half-time deficit on its head to topple the world champions 22-17.
Jul 28, 13:36
British and Irish Lions' Tom Curry celebrates scoring their tenth try against the Sharks on July 10, 2021
"Complete freak" Tom Curry backed to lead Lions charge in second Test
The England flanker starred in the 22-17 win over South Africa first time out.
Jul 27, 22:19
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland calls on Lions to nullify "get-out-of-jail card"
The Lions emerged 22-17 winners from a tense first Test.
Jul 27, 17:09
Finn Russell pictured for Scotland in October 2019
Finn Russell potentially in contention for second South Africa Test
The Scotland star missed the Lions' 22-17 victory over South Africa on Saturday with an Achilles problem.
Jul 26, 12:41
England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019
Maro Itoje: 'British and Irish Lions must expect backlash from South Africa'
The Lions battled back from a 12-3 interval deficit to triumph 22-17 in the first Test.
Jul 25, 22:44
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Lions suffer Alun Wyn Jones injury blow ahead of South Africa Test
The Wales international sustained the problem in training on Thursday and has been replaced by Rory Sutherland.
Jul 24, 14:34
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Lions' Duhan van der Merwe ready for hostile South Africa reception
The 26-year-old wing will line-up for the British and Irish Lions in the first Test on Saturday.
Jul 23, 22:14
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
The big talking points ahead of Lions' clash with South Africa
Only once before have the Lions come back from defeat in the first Test to win the series.
Jul 23, 16:25
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland "mind games" dismissed by South Africa
Head coach Gatland claimed the Lions had already dented the Springboks ego at the set-piece.
Jul 23, 15:32
British and Irish Lions' Robbie Henshaw celebrates scoring a try on June 26, 2021
Robbie Henshaw: 'Lions are massively ready for South Africa'
The Springboks will be playing only their second Test since lifting the 2019 World Cup.
Jul 23, 13:26
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Alun Wyn Jones relishing chance to take on South Africa
The Wales skipper had been ruled out of the tour four weeks ago after dislocating his shoulder.
Jul 21, 17:55
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Duhan van der Merwe prepared for hostile reception
Van der Duhan Van Der Merwe has edged Josh Adams for the second wing spot alongside Anthony Watson.
Jul 21, 16:44
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland: 'We can take our chances against South Africa'
Alun Wyn Jones will captain a Lions side that contained a few surprises.
Jul 21, 15:22
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Maro Itoje jokingly asks Alun Wyn Jones for recovery plan
Wyn Alun Wyn Jones has returned from a serious injury.
Jul 20, 22:29
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