Lions head coach Warren Gatland reveals Alun Wyn Jones could make a remarkable return to squad in South Africa just TWO WEEKS after dislocating his shoulder… as 35-year-old trains with Wales and with a decision to be made tomorrow Second row Alun Wyn Jones dislocated his shoulder against Japan on June 26 The 35-year-old, who was … Read more
Iain Henderson handed British and Irish Lions captaincy for midweek Sharks clash as Tom Curry, Josh Navidi and Adam Beard are all set to make their debuts after being named in XV By Nik Simon for MailOnline Published: 10:11 BST, 5 July 2021 | Updated: 10:11 BST, 5 July 2021 Iain Henderson has taken over … Read more
‘I am absolutely disgusted… it’s a stain on our great game’: Ex-England scrum-half Kyran Bracken BLASTS Lions’ decision to select Luke Cowan-Dickie less than a week after Exeter star’s nasty concussion in Premiership final Kyran Bracken has slammed Lions’ selection of Exeter star Luke Cowan-Dickie It comes less than a week after Cowan-Dickie sustained a … Read more
South Africa 40-9 Georgia: Fabulous Aphelele Fassi unleashed as the debutant winger stars in comfortable victory in their first match back in 608 DAYS ahead of the Lions Test series South Africa’s new head coach Jacques Nienaber gave Fassi his debut on Friday It was their first match since beating England in the World Cup … Read more
Leigh Halfpenny set to mark a century of appearances for Wales in Test match against Canada with coach Wayne Pivac also looking to hand out debuts to Tom Rogers and Ben Carter Wales are set to face Canada in the first of their three Welsh summer Tests Leigh Halfpenny will mark a century of appearances … Read more
Rugby World Cup in jeopardy as Australia and New Zealand prepare to WITHDRAW due to travel fears and concerns some of their players are suffering from ‘bubble fatigue’ and may be DENIED entry into England The Rugby World Cup in England this year has been plunged into serious doubt There are fears that New Zealand … Read more
DAN BIGGAR: Our motivation is now to win the series for Alun Wyn Jones… losing someone of his aura is a massive blow for the squad but we’re confident we have the players to step up – and plenty who want to be captain! There was a real sombre mood in the dressing room after … Read more
Conor Murray named as surprise choice to replace Alun Wyn Jones as Lions captain after the Welsh lock was ruled out of South Africa series with a dislocated shoulder Alun Wyn Jones dislocated his shoulder in the Lions’ victory over Japan The Wales lock has subsequently been ruled out of the South Africa series Conor Murray … Read more
It is the Miracle Men against the cream of Devon and England in a fascinating Premiership final on Saturday with both sides stepping into the unknown at Twickenham. Despite now appearing in six consecutive finals reigning champions Exeter Chiefs have never won titles back-to-back. And for most at Harlequins, architects of the greatest comeback in Premiership … Read more
Scottish prop Zander Fagerson ruled OUT of Lions XV to face Japan on Saturday due to back spasms… with Ireland’s Tadhg Furlong replacing him at tighthead for opener at Murrayfield Zander Fagerson is the latest Scottish player to be ruled out of the Lions opener Warren Gatland has withdrawn the 25-year-old from his XV as … Read more