Lions veteran reflects on South Africa memories, Test selection nerves, and the challenge of Australia For Jack Conan, the days before a Lions Test are always accompanied by a familiar nervous energy. The waiting. The wondering. The silent hope that your name will be read out. This week, in the lead...

World Cup Draw Complications Loom After Painful Defeat Against Ruthless Hosts Scotland’s summer tour took a painful turn in Suva as they suffered a bruising and damaging 32-17 loss to Fiji, a defeat that could have major ramifications for their hopes at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. What began with pr...

Kieran Hardy and Dan Edwards star as Wales secure first victory in 644 days to level series For the first time in 21 months, Wales tasted victory. After 644 long days and 18 consecutive Test defeats, Matt Sherratt’s side finally ended their drought with a hard-fought 28-26 win over Japan in Ko...

Owen Farrell returns as Lions face AUNZ XV in final clash ahead of Australia Tests Owen Farrell’s return to British and Irish Lions colours will come from the bench, as the legendary playmaker has been named among the replacements for the Lions’ final tour match before the much-anticipated Test ...

Japan edge Wales in brutal conditions to deepen crisis for visitors In searing heat and suffocating humidity in Kitakyushu, Wales’ winless nightmare continued. A late try from Japan’s Halatoa Vailea secured a 24-19 victory, extending Wales‘ losing streak in Test matches to 18 and p...

Latest Lion lands in Brisbane after Toulouse triumphs — and gives captain Maro Itoje a midnight wake-up call Blair Kinghorn touched his hotel keycard to the lock just before midnight on Monday, bleary-eyed after the long-haul journey from Paris via Dubai to Brisbane. But instead of the welcome of ...

British and Irish Lions hit 50 in commanding win as Western Force wilt in second half It wasn’t all smooth sailing, but by full-time in Perth, the British and Irish Lions had firmly announced their arrival on Australian soil with a blistering 54-7 win over Western Force. On a night that began with...

British and Irish Lions v Argentina – A Rare Test with History on the Line There’s something brewing in Dublin this week — a test match two decades in the making. When the British and Irish Lions step onto the turf at the Aviva Stadium to face Argentina on June 20th, it won’t just be [&h...

How the British and Irish Lions Are Building Brotherhood in Portugal Before the Argentina Clash There’s something a little surreal about watching Ellis Genge and Finlay Bealham — two players more used to smashing into each other on the pitch than swapping compliments — share a warm embrace und...

Bears Blaze Through Harlequins in 12-Try Spectacle at Ashton Gate For the Bristol Bears, this was more than just a win. It was a statement, a celebration, and a reminder of just how dangerous they can be when everything clicks. With a semi-final spot hanging in the balance, Pat Lam’s side exploded...