“It’s something that you have to completely rephrase.” Ronan O’Gara took some time out, earlier this year, to record a version of his infamous Cork/French team-talks, but his focus is straight back on life with La Rochelle. The reigning European champs are experiencing a middling 2023/24, so far, but have reached the Round of 16 […]

2 years ago

There is a new leader of the pride. For the first time in 12 years, the British & Irish Lions have a new head coach. The Lions coach announcement, and press briefing, is taking place in London [Thursday, January 11] and we will have all the big comments, details and reactions. Click on the key […]

2 years ago

The Lions are coming to Dublin in 2025. The British & Irish Lions have announced details for an historic Test match at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, ahead of the 2025 tour to Australia. Murrayfield (Edinburgh), Hong Kong and the Principality Stadium (Cardiff) have had the honour of hosting Lions warm-up matches ahead of recent tours but […]

2 years ago

Sometimes in rugby, the things that make sense are the things that never happen. On this occasion, it feels positively different. The British & Irish Lions have a new-look logo and are set to go from Warren Gatland to Andy Farrell for their head coach role. Now, they are lining up with two huge leagues […]

2 years ago

Even before Warren Gatland went to pass the baton, a decision had already been reached. Andy Farrell is lined up to coach the British & Irish Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia. It is just a matter of when the official announcement will be made. The Ireland head coach was earmarked for the job […]

2 years ago

“I had no idea. It was such a weird build-up. Over the last few years, with injuries and all that, I was really nervous.” Conor Murray making the British & Irish Lions squad – now that it has happened for a third time – is one of those occurrences that, in retrospect, seem inevitable. In […]

5 years ago