Rassie Erasmus’ behaviour this week has been appalling and brought the game into disrepute

Rassie Erasmus’ behaviour this week has been appalling and brought the game into disrepute – without referees there’s no game so stop bashing the guys in the middle Rassie Erasmus’ behaviour has been appalling – I have never seen anything like it A core value of the game is respect and Erasmus has completely ignored … Read more

Gareth Thomas lauds Warren Gatland’s ‘exciting changes’ for second Lions Test

Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas has praised the British and Irish Lions after their excellent first test victory against South Africa and is fully confident they can go on to dominate the series. The Lions mounted a brilliant second-half comeback to beat the Springboks 22-17 to take the early advantage in the series at Cape … Read more

Lions tour: South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus accused of ‘using a fake Twitter account’ to blast refs

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus is accused of using a FAKE ACCOUNT on Twitter to hit out at the Lions – with fans suspicious after he retweeted the mystery user’s ONLY two posts whining about refereeing in first Test Fans have joked that Rassie Erasmus could behind a fake Twitter account  Springboks coach responded to … Read more

MARTIN SAMUEL: The Lions owe South African video ref Marius Jonker an apology

MARTIN SAMUEL: The Lions owe video referee Marius Jonker an apology as their fears over his impartiality were unfounded… and if anything, the South African official veered on the side of the tourists in the first Test The decisions of TMO Marius Jonker during the first Test were scrupulously fair He was party to four … Read more

LIONS FAN VIEW: To survive next week’s frenzy Warren Gatland must make changes

THE LIONS FAN VIEW: We wounded the Springboks with the ultimate insult – outmuscling them on their own turf – but to survive next week’s frenzy Warren Gatland must make changes, including starting Liam Williams The British and Irish Lions came from behind to beat South Africa 22-17  Warren Gatland surprised by two or three … Read more

ALAIN ROLLAND: The Lions decided the match not any referee decisions… officials had a good day

ALAIN ROLLAND: The Lions decided the match through their impressive second-half display, not decisions from the referee… that suggests the officials had a good day at the office The referees didn’t decide the match which is a sign they had a successful day It was the Lions’ performance after the break which proved to be … Read more

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

‘The boys are jumping up and down’: Warren Gatland opens up on ‘raucuous’ celebrations inside Lions’ changing room after thrilling opening win over South Africa… as Alun Wyn Jones reveals his delight after returning from 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

BREAKING NEWS: Lions star Wyn Jones ruled OUT of first Test against South Africa with a shoulder injury in major blow for Warren Gatland… as Rory Sutherland replaces the loosehead prop in the starting XV Wyn Jones ruled out of today’s first Test with South Africa through injury The loosehead prop has been suffering with … Read more