England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019
Maro Itoje and Finn Russell ruled out of Lions' clash with Sharks
Courtney Lawes replaces Maro Itoje in the second row.
Jul 10, 14:29
 British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Lions coach Warren Gatland braced for more fixture disruption
Next week's warm-up matches could be switched and Warren Gatland expects the final two Tests against South Africa to be moved to Cape Town.
Jul 9, 19:17
 Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020
Three Lions players to keep an eye on during Sharks battle
Anthony Watson will finally make his first start when the tour is four matches old.
Jul 9, 15:10
 British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
British and Irish Lions determined to complete South Africa tour
The Lions will face the Sharks for the second time in four days.
Jul 8, 17:01
 Iain Henderson in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019
Lions hope self-isolating players will be able to rejoin squad on Thursday
The Lions spent eight hours of Wednesday in their rooms until those able to leave and play were scrambled by bus to Emirates Airline Park.
Jul 8, 11:55
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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 coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland expecting British and Irish Lions Test series to go ahead
Eight Lions were forced to isolate due to positive tests by a squad member and one of the management team.
Jul 7, 21:09
 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 have "no intention" of changing schedule
Outbreaks of Covid in four different playing squads have seen the Lions' match against the Bulls on Saturday postponed.
Jul 7, 18:41
 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
 England's Tom Curry with blood on his face during a 2019 Six Nations clash with France
Tom Curry relishing fight for places in Lions' back row
Tom Curry makes his Lions debut in Wednesday's clash with the Sharks in Johannesburg after overcoming a pectoral injury.
Jul 6, 16:23
 Elliot Daly pictured for Saracens in January 2020
Three British and Irish Lions players to watch in Sharks battle
The Lions take on the Sharks this week.
Jul 6, 11:21
 Luke Cowan-Dickie during an England training session on March 5, 2019
Warren Gatland defends decision to select Luke Cowan-Dickie amid criticism
Luke Cowan-Dickie appeared off the bench against the Sigma Lions on Saturday, a week after being knocked out in the Gallagher Premiership final.
Jul 5, 17:46
 Elliot Daly pictured for Saracens in January 2020
Warren Gatland and Elliot Daly in agreement over outside centre role
Elliot Daly has largely operated at full-back or wing for England.
Jul 5, 17:41
 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
 Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Lions back row urges to "express yourselves" by Warren Gatland
Tom Curry, Sam Simmonds and Josh Navidi will all be making their first start of the tour.
Jul 5, 14:57
 England's Tom Curry with blood on his face during a 2019 Six Nations clash with France
Tom Curry to make Lions debut against Sharks
The England forward came into camp with a pectoral injury.
Jul 5, 09:42
 The Lions celebrate Louis-Rees Zammit's try against the Sigma Lions on July 3, 2021
Five talking points as British & Irish Lions start South Africa tour with big win
The Sigma Lions were swept aside 56-14 by Warren Gatland's men.
Jul 4, 13:32
 Scotland's Stuart Hogg pictured in February 2020
Stuart Hogg wants Lions to dominate in-game moments
The Lions started their tour with a dominant performance against the Sigma Lions on Saturday.
Jul 4, 11:11
 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
 Ireland's Ryan Baird in action against Japan on July 3, 2021
Ireland edge out Japan as fans return to Aviva Stadium
Ireland were missing players on Lions duty, while other senior players were rested.
Jul 3, 15:38
 Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Warren Gatland admits he is "always nervous" in the box
The British and Irish Lions boss will be racked with tension when he takes charge of Saturday's opening fixture on South African soil.
Jul 2, 21:10
 Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Five talking points ahead of the Lions vs. Sigma Lions
The battle for Test places continues as the Lions play their first match of this year's tour on South Africa soil.
Jul 2, 11:07
 Ireland's Jacob Stockdale in action against Italy on February 24, 2019
Jacob Stockdale aiming to take out Lions frustration on Ireland Tests
Jacob Stockdale was sidelined for most of the Six Nations because of a knee injury.
Jul 2, 09:52
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A closer look at the Sigma Lions
The British and Irish Lions kick off their tour in Johannesburg this weekend.
Jul 2, 09:16
 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 Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Warren Gatland expected to mix up selection for tour opener
The British and Irish Lions tackle Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Jun 30, 12:40
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Conor Murray takes centre stage for British and Irish Lions
The Irishman has never before captained for club or country.
Jun 27, 13:06
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Conor Murray surprised to be handed Lions captaincy role
Conor Murray has no captaincy experience for Ireland or his provincial side Munster.
Jun 27, 08:01
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Conor Murray to captain Lions in South Africa following Alun Wyn Jones injury
Warren Gatland suffered a big injury blow in his side's win against Japan.
Jun 26, 21:26
 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
 British and Irish Lions celebrate a try against Japan on June 26, 2021
Lions' victory over Japan overshadowed by major injury problems
Japan were beaten 28-10 at Murrayfield, with Alun Wyn Jones suffering a dislocated shoulder inside eight minutes.
Jun 26, 17:02
 Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones ruled out of South Africa tour
The skipper suffered an injury during the Test match against Japan.
Jun 26, 16:58
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Duhan Van Der Merwe vows to ignore social media trolls
Van Der Duhan Van Der Merwe was born and raised in South Africa.
Jun 25, 14:52
 Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
A new type of tour for the British and Irish Lions this summer
The World Cup winners are braced for another memorable battle with the tourists.
Jun 25, 07:14
 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in February 2020
Alun Wyn Jones the standout candidate to lead British and Irish Lions
The Lions leader has enjoyed a record-breaking international career.
Jun 25, 07:12
 Gregor Townsend pictured in January 2016
Gregor Townsend reveals team bonding session
Warren Gatland's attack coach was part of the Lions side that triumphed in South Africa 24 years ago.
Jun 24, 21:07
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