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British and Irish Lions side to face Sharks in South Africa is named

Conor Murray, Tadhg Beirne, Iain Henderson, Bundee Aki, Jack Conan and Tadgh Furlong have been included in the British and Irish Lions squad to face the Cell C Sharks in their latest tour match in South Africa on Wednesday. Henderson and Aki start ...

06 Jul 2021 at 17:57

Sport

Three Irish players to start for British and Irish Lions against South Africa

THREE Ireland players have been included in Warren Gatland's British and Irish side to take on the Springboks in the first Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, 5pm Irish time. Munster Rugby's Conor Murray has lost out in the battle for the ...

21 Jul 2021 at 16:02

Sport

British and Irish Lions side to face South Africa 'A' is named

THE British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his team to play South Africa ‘A’ at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday 14 July, 7pm Irish time. Tour captain, Limerick man Conor Murray is named skipper of a starting XV which has ...

12 Jul 2021 at 11:59

Sport

British and Irish Lions management team member tests positive for Covid-19

THE British & Irish Lions have confirmed that a member of its management team has tested positive for Covid-19 following a lateral flow test as part of the Tour screening programme which took place today, Wednesday. The individual and four ...

07 Jul 2021 at 19:19

Rugby

Ex-Ireland international believes Andy Farrell is the 'perfect guy' for prestigious role

Grand Slam-winning Ireland boss Andy Farrell is the “perfect guy” to be the next British and Irish Lions head coach, according to two-time tourist Tommy Bowe. Farrell has significantly enhanced his coaching reputation over the past 18 ...

21 Mar 2023 at 09:29

Other Sport

'A lot of work remains to be done' - British and Irish Lions women's tour may go ahead

An inaugural British and Irish Lions women’s tour remains on track after a feasibility study delivered positive initial findings. The study investigated key aspects of creating a women’s Lions tour, exploring rugby, brand, commercial,...

28 Feb 2023 at 11:48

National News

Tony O’Reilly was a true Irish legend, funeral is told

The businessman, rugby star and philanthropist Tony O’Reilly was a “true Irish legend” who inspired people to think bigger, his funeral has been told. Mourners were told that Mr O’Reilly had lived a “dazzlingly full life” that was ...

23 May 2024 at 12:49

Rugby

'A career without equal' - Former Ireland and Lions captain Tom Kiernan dies age 83

Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions captain Tom Kiernan has died at the age of 83, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced. Cork-born Kiernan won 54 caps for his country between 1960 and 1973. He also played five ...

03 Feb 2022 at 17:16

Other Sport

'It is what it is' - Sexton insists he holds no grudge against Gatland for Lions snub

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton insists he does not hold a grudge against Wales head coach Warren Gatland regarding his painful British and Irish Lions snub. Fly-half Sexton was devastated to be overlooked for the 2021 tour ...

02 Feb 2023 at 10:16

Northern Ireland

‘Weir in this together’: ex-Lions call on fans to join MND fundraising challenge

Scottish rugby legend Gavin Hastings is one of four former British and Irish Lions calling on people to sign up for an exercise challenge to raise funds for research into motor neurone disease (MND). Doddie Aid was set ...

19 Dec 2024 at 06:23

Rugby

Former Ireland prop retires from professional rugby

Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions prop Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from professional rugby. The 33-year-old, who began his career at Leinster, was released by Ulster at the end of last season ...

16 Feb 2023 at 15:58

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