Duhan Van Der Merwe vows to ignore social media trolls ahead of his British and Irish Lions debut against Japan… and wing admits the criticism over his change of allegiance to Scotland motivates him Lions star Duhan Van Der Merwe qualified for Scotland on residency grounds The 26-year-old thrived in the Test arena and impressed … Read more
England head coach Eddie Jones urges Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola to rest and ‘get into the best physical condition’ after missing out on summer Tests The Saracens No 8 was not included in the Lions squad to tour South Africa Eddie Jones decided against calling Billy Vunipola up for matches next month Manu Tuilagi … Read more
Diamonds aren’t forever: Gems that sparked diamond-rush in South Africa turn out to be quartz Thousands rushed to a hillside after a cattle herder thought he found diamonds Government sent geoscientists and mining experts to collect testing samples Initial findings show the gemstones are quartz, an inexpensive mineral By Jack Newman For Mailonline and Afp Published: … Read more
Prince Albert of Monaco has appeared without his wife Princess Charlene once again as he attended a rugby match with their children today. The royal was joined by the couple’s six-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Hereditary Prince Jacques to watch the World Rugby Sevens in Monaco – while Charlene is believed to still be in South Africa on … Read more
Prince Albert of Monaco has appeared without his wife Princess Charlene once again as he attended a rugby match with their children today. The royal was joined by the couple’s six-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Hereditary Prince Jacques to watch the World Rugby Sevens in Monaco – while Charlene is believed to still be in South Africa on … Read more
Lions go for a dip! Warren Gatland’s squad enjoy a recovery session at West Park Bathing Pool in Jersey as preparations continue for their first warm-up game against Japan on June 26 at Murrayfield The British and Irish Lions enjoyed a recovery session at West Park Bathing Pool in Jersey on Wednesday Veteran scrum-half Conor … Read more
Wales pick five uncapped players in a new look summer Test squad with Jonathan Davies named as captain in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones and eight other stars on the Lions tour Wales are without nine senior players for this summer’s Tests due to Lions tour Wayne Pivac named a much-changed squad, with five … Read more
Sam Simmonds deals British and Irish Lions an injury scare after Chiefs No 8 limps off in Exeter’s thrilling 29-26 Premiership victory over Northampton Sam Simmonds limped off during Exeter’s thrilling 29-26 win vs Northampton The Chiefs number eight went off in the second half and had ice applied to ankle It could be a … Read more
Kyle Sinckler handed shock Lions call-up following injury to Andrew Porter as coach Warren Gatland reaches out to in-form Bristol Bears star By Nik Simon for MailOnline Published: 10:50 BST, 6 June 2021 | Updated: 11:15 BST, 6 June 2021 England prop Kyle Sinckler has been handed a shock Lions call-up for next month’s tour … Read more
Kyle Snickler handed shock Lions call-up following injury to Andrew Porter as coach Warren Gatland reaches out to in-form Bristol Bears star By Nik Simon for MailOnline Published: 10:50 BST, 6 June 2021 | Updated: 10:57 BST, 6 June 2021 England prop Kyle Sinckler has been handed a shock Lions call-up for next month’s tour … Read more