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Uncapped Leicester flanker Reffell named in Wales squad for South Africa tour

He is joined by uncapped Cardiff number eight James Ratti in 33-man group for three Tests against Springboks in July

Wed May 18 2022 - 17:51

Wayne Pivac urges Wales to stay strong after dire Six Nations campaign

Last year’s winners were beaten by Italy and secured just one victory in championship

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 22:28

Defeat to Italy an ‘unacceptable performance’ admits Wales coach Wayne Pivac

Coach plays down claims of arrogance after making seven changes to side

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 19:53

Wales buoyed by Usain Bolt message as champions target flying start

Dan Biggar reveals how eight-time Olympic gold medallist helped preparations

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 17:54

Josh Adams starts in centre as Wales name team for Dublin visit

Wayne Pivac without several key players from last season’s title-winning campaign

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 11:44

Stephen Jones in bullish form as he stresses Welsh strengths

Wales backs coach confident defending champions will not lack for quality against Ireland

Wed Feb 02 2022 - 06:23

Sexton and Biggar set to let sparks fly until the final whistle is blown

Welsh outhalf believes he and his Ireland counterpart have many similarities

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 09:00

James Ryan rejuvenated and relishing his return to form

Ireland secondrow hails the impact of Paul O’Connell as he prepares to captain the side

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 06:38

South Africa skipper says opponents Wales can step up to challenge

‘They never go away ... so it is all about who takes the opportunity when it comes along’

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00

Beauden Barrett’s speed of thought encapsulates All Blacks’ brilliance

Outhalf has notched up 100 Tests for New Zealand but clearly still has plenty to offer

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 18:49

Alun Wyn Jones and Wales bidding to make All Blacks history

Welsh lock set to earn a record 149th cap for his country at a packed Millennium Stadium

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 16:11

Gerry Thornley: Lions will have regrets as Springboks secure series victory

In practically every metric bar the final score the visitors were the superior team

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 06:00

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John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after the series decider

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 20:46

History repeats itself as Morné Steyn breaks Lions hearts once again

Veteran outhalf reprises his heroics from 12 years ago with late penalty winner

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 19:24

Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions

Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05

Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third Test

Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Wily Welsh Ken Owens ready for his biggest Lions Test yet

Hooker has been called into Gatland’s first XV for Saturday’s Springboks decider

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 16:34

Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XV

British and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series decider

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 16:07

Rassie Erasmus to face World Rugby disciplinary hearing

In an hour-long video he picked apart the refereeing performance in the first Test

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 21:12

Jacques Nienaber praises Siya Kolisi’s leadership after South Africa level series

Springboks captain admits he endured a tough week in the build-up to second Test

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 21:41

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John O’Sullivan runs the rule over Warren Gatland’s side after defeat in Cape Town

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 21:14

Lions Tour: South Africa’s statement win sets up series decider

The Springboks proved a different proposition in a dominant second Test display

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 19:57

Siya Kolisi backs up Erasmus’ claims he was treated unfairly

‘I didn’t feel I had the same access to the referee and there’s proof if you watch’

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 15:56

Alun Wyn Jones gives Rassie Erasmus rant a straight bat

Lions captain effectively confirmed Dan Biggar is in line to start the second test

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 16:16

Lions Tour: Rassie Erasmus’s social media comments stir the pot some more

South Africa’s director of rugby highlights incidents from first Test on Twitter

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 19:27

Dan Biggar’s fitness a concern for Lions ahead of second Test

Alun Wyn Jones calls for improvement as he expects a stronger South African side

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 07:30

Lions claim first blood after brilliant second-half fightback in Cape Town

Dan Biggar kicks 14 points as Warren Gatland’s side beat Springboks in first Test

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 19:07

Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan named in starting Lions team

Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray among replacements for first Test against Springboks

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 10:03

Itoje plans to ‘influence’ and ‘energise’ second time around with the Lions

A breakout star four years ago, Saracens lock hails the return of tour captain Jones

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00

Three Irish players in leaked British and Irish Lions team

Iain Henderson, Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray set to be among replacements

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 19:56

Steve Tandy and Lions coaching team facing ‘massive decisions’

Of the 41 players now in the squad only Finn Russell has been ruled out with injury

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 12:56

Plenty for Warren Gatland to mull as Lions prepare for Springboks test

Tourists look set to spend the rest of summer in Cape Town as the Test series looms large

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00

Alun Wyn Jones looks set to lead Lions in first Test against South Africa

Wales secondrow set for game time off the bench against the Stormers on Saturday

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 06:00

Marcus Smith named at 10 in Lions XV for clash with Stormers

There are four Irish players in the starting team, with Robbie Henshaw at inside centre

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 12:05