Warren Gatland opens up on ‘raucuous’ celebrations inside Lions’ changing room

Warren Gatland revels in the ‘raucous’ celebrations inside the Lions’ dressing room after their thrilling win over South Africa as captain Alun Wyn Jones admits it took ‘really hard work’ to miraculously cover from his dislocated shoulder Warren Gatland disclosed that there were raucous celebrations after Lions win  Lions won 22-17 against South Africa despite … Read more

Lions star Wyn Jones ruled OUT of first Test against South Africa

LIONS: 15. Stuart Hogg, 14. Anthony Watson, 13. Elliot Daly, 12. Robbie Henshaw, 11. Duhan van der Merwe, 10. Dan Biggar, 9. Ali Price, 1. Rory Sutherland, 2. Luke Cowan-Dickie, 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. Maro Itoje, 5. Alun Wyn Jones (captain), 6. Courtney Lawes, 7. Tom Curry, 8. Jack Conan. Replacements: 16. Ken Owens, 17. … Read more

Lions vs South Africa: Tensions reach boiling point ahead of first Test in Cape Town

BOILING POINT: Tensions rise ahead of Lions’ first Test against South Africa as both sides trade verbal blows… as tourists heap pressure on TMO official Marius Jonker while hosts hit back at Warren Gatland’s ‘egos’ jibe The Lions and South Africa have traded verbal blows before Saturday’s first Test Warren Gatland’s Lions are complaining about … Read more

Lions write to Irish Independent after pundit Neil Francis’ comments on Marcus Smith’s skin colour

Lions express ‘deep dissatisfaction’ to Irish Independent after pundit Neil Francis described fly-half Marcus Smith as having an ‘Oompa-Loompa tan’ in podcast… which saw columnist SACKED Neil Francis made the comment on the Irish Independent’s Left Wing podcast The Lions have written to the organisation to express their anger at the comment The Irish Independent have … Read more

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Five key battles that will decide the test between the Lions and South Africa

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Maro Itoje v Franco Mostert is among five key battles that will decide the opening test between the Lions and South Africa Drop goal threats of  Dan Biggar and Handre Pollard could prove to be vital Tom Curry’s battle with Faf de Klerk is crucial to stopping South Africa’s rhythm  The upcoming … Read more

Lions winger Duhan van der Merwe vows to take Springboks sledging in his stride ahead of first Test

Duhan van der Merwe – The Lions’ own ‘Bok’ who grew up near Cape Town – vows to take the South African sledging in his stride as winger prepares to battle ‘best in the world’ Cheslin Kolbe Duhan van der Merwe insists he won’t let himself be affected by verbal abuse The 26-year-old wing insists … Read more

Jim Telfer recalls his 1997 rallying cry as new breed of Lions prepare to meet the summit

The Lions are back at the base camp where Jim Telfer famously inspired his forwards to conquer rugby’s ‘Everest’ in 1997 — and the 2021 team will hope to reach similar heights on Saturday. Generations of British and Irish players have been galvanised by the great Scot’s passionate call to arms 24 years ago. Telfer’s words … Read more

Elliot Daly has got his mojo back with the Lions after being dropped by England during Six Nations

Elliot Daly has got his mojo back with the Lions after being dropped by England during the Six Nations… the Saracens star is reborn in the No 13 role and says he has learned to ‘trust his instincts’ again Elliot Daly has rediscovered his mojo since joining up with the Lions team  He faced questions … Read more

Lions legend JAMIE ROBERTS tells us what it’s really like in the hour before a Test

‘There are times today you are going to have to reach into the very depths of your soul.’ Those were the words Willie John McBride, the most legendary Lion of all, said to the match-day 22 when he presented us with our Test jerseys 12 years ago in South Africa. I remember it vividly. It … Read more

Lions coach Warren Gatland pours scorn over Springboks’ ploy of using Rassie Erasmus as a waterboy

Warren Gatland pours scorn over the Springboks’ ploy of using director of rugby Rassie Erasmus as a waterboy to issue tactical instructions… as the Lions head coach says insists ‘not the greatest look for the game’ Warren Gatland cast more doubt over the Springboks’ waterboy tactics   Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been masquerading as … Read more