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Fourie du Preez alongside Victor Matfield after beating the B&I Lions and Mike Phillips getting tackled by Schalk Burger (inset).
Colin Newboult 26 Jul 2026

Springboks legend Fourie du Preez’s brutal putdown to ex-British and Irish Lions star: ‘He’s got a zero per cent record’

Springboks legend Fourie du Preez looks back at the incredible 2009 British and Irish Lions series.
British and Irish Lions
The eye-opening statistics of 2025: Lions success, year of Springbok dominance, women's rugby records and the return of Bath
Jack Tunney 22 Jun 2026

Six months on: Were rugby’s biggest 2025 stories just a flash in the pan? Lions success, Springbok dominance, women’s rugby records and the return of Bath

With 2026 now at its midway point, let's reflect on the events that set up this year of rugby and recount what has changed.
Australia
A two layered image of Jo Yapp and Ben Calveley
Louis Chapman Coombe 27 May 2026

British and Irish Lions confirm historic coaching appointment for first-ever Women’s tour to New Zealand

The Lions will head to New Zealand for a three-Test tour in 2027.
British & Irish Lions Tour
‘His energy was incredible’ – Tributes pour in as former Scotland and British & Irish Lions star passes away
David Skippers 18 May 2026

‘His energy was incredible’ – Tributes pour in as former Scotland and British & Irish Lions star passes away

Former Scotland and British & Irish Lions centre Scott Hastings has passed away at the age of 61.

Scotland
The naked Lions tour wrestling where Mack Hansen was ‘worn like a glove’ and what it’s like when Andy Farrell ‘gets a bit sloppy from time to time’
Liam Heagney 12 May 2026

The naked Lions tour wrestling where Mack Hansen was ‘worn like a glove’ and what it’s like when Andy Farrell ‘gets a bit sloppy from time to time’

Mack Hansen has lifted the lid on moments of naked high jinks on the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour and also revealed what the Ireland squad is like with drinks on board, including head coach Andy Farrell.

Ireland
‘I shouldn’t be far away’ – British and Irish Lions great shares cryptic retirement message after living out ‘childhood dream’
Jack Tunney 06 May 2026

‘I shouldn’t be far away’ – British and Irish Lions great shares cryptic retirement message after living out ‘childhood dream’

The Welsh legend will hang up his boots at the end of the season.

Wales
Prince William pays tribute to ‘very best’ star following retirement announcement
Jack Tunney 02 May 2026

Prince William pays tribute to ‘very best’ star following retirement announcement

Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, Prince William, paid tribute to rugby legend George North, who has recently announced his impending retirement from the game.

News
Loose Pass: A warning over controversial British and Irish Lions proposal while 20-minute red card set for another global ‘power struggle’
Danny Stephens 30 Apr 2026

Loose Pass: A warning over controversial British and Irish Lions proposal while 20-minute red card set for another global ‘power struggle’

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Loose Pass
‘I’ve been able to live out my childhood dream’ – British & Irish Lions star calls time on professional career
David Skippers 29 Apr 2026

‘I’ve been able to live out my childhood dream’ – British & Irish Lions star calls time on professional career

The Wales and British and Irish Lions hero will hang up his boots after an illustrious career.

British and Irish Lions
SA Rugby boss’ ‘tragic’ verdict on B&I Lions prospect as ex-Scotland forward issues ‘disrespectful’ warning
Jared Wright 27 Apr 2026

SA Rugby boss’ ‘tragic’ verdict on B&I Lions prospect as ex-Scotland forward issues ‘disrespectful’ warning

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer has reacted to reports that the British and Irish Lions are exploring the possibility of touring France, Japan and the Americas.

British and Irish Lions
British and Irish Lions exploring major tour shake-up ‘in new territories’ outside of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa to ‘expand their value’
Liam Heagney 24 Apr 2026

British and Irish Lions exploring major tour shake-up ‘in new territories’ outside of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa to ‘expand their value’

The British and Irish Lions are reportedly considering altering their tour schedule for the first time since Australia was added as a standalone tour in 1989.

British and Irish Lions
Tadhg Furlong on ‘marmite’ Henry Pollock’, a fourth Lions tour and why Joe Schmidt shouldn’t get a ‘tough rap’
Liam Heagney 22 Apr 2026

Tadhg Furlong on ‘marmite’ Henry Pollock’, a fourth Lions tour and why Joe Schmidt shouldn’t get a ‘tough rap’

Veteran Ireland tighthead Tadhg Furlong has defended the antics of Henry Pollock, insisting he is ‘not a bad kid’.

Ireland
Mike Blair: ‘I regret my time with the British and Irish Lions; the All Blacks is an opportunity to fix that’
Jared Wright 31 Mar 2026

Mike Blair: ‘I regret my time with the British and Irish Lions; the All Blacks is an opportunity to fix that’

Mike Blair sees the All Blacks coaching job as an opportunity to 'fix' his regrettable stint with the British and Irish Lions

New Zealand
‘One of the best players of his generation’ – British and Irish Lions fullback calls time on illustrious career
Jack Tunney 25 Mar 2026

‘One of the best players of his generation’ – British and Irish Lions fullback calls time on illustrious career

Newcastle Red Bulls full-back Liam Williams has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect.

Wales
Picking a British and Irish Lions side for 2029 Test series against All Blacks based on Six Nations form
James While 23 Mar 2026

Picking a British and Irish Lions side for 2029 Test series against All Blacks based on Six Nations form

Following the conclusion of the 2026 Six Nations, James While has decided to pick his British and Irish Lions team for the 2029 tour to New Zealand.

British and Irish Lions
Ex-England star justifies cheating the system and calls on players to ‘take responsibility’
Jack Tunney 03 Mar 2026

Ex-England star justifies cheating the system and calls on players to ‘take responsibility’

Former British and Irish Lions star Anthony Watson has claimed that players have to "take responsibility" for potential concussions.

British and Irish Lions
Louis Rees-Zammit reveals preferred position as he chases Lions redemption following ‘gutting’ exclusion
Jack Tunney 01 Mar 2026

Louis Rees-Zammit reveals preferred position as he chases Lions redemption following ‘gutting’ exclusion

Louis Rees-Zammit has revealed the exact moment he came crashing down to earth for the first time.

Wales
British and Irish Lions: Historic Women’s tour fixtures confirmed as bigwig cites ‘hugely significant milestone’
Louis Chapman Coombe 21 Jan 2026

British and Irish Lions: Historic Women’s tour fixtures confirmed as bigwig cites ‘hugely significant milestone’

The full fixtures for the historic British and Irish Lions Women's tour have now been confirmed.

British and Irish Lions
Glasgow Warriors confirm the departure of British & Irish Lions star to Top 14 heavyweights
David Skippers 14 Jan 2026

Glasgow Warriors confirm the departure of British & Irish Lions star to Top 14 heavyweights

Glasgow Warriors, Scotland, and British & Irish Lions centre Huw Jones is set to leave the Scottish club to further his career in France.

Glasgow Warriors
France v British and Irish Lions before All Blacks tour ‘confirmed’ but there’s a reason not to get ‘too excited’
Jared Wright 13 Jan 2026

France v British and Irish Lions before All Blacks tour ‘confirmed’ but there’s a reason not to get ‘too excited’

France and the British and Irish Lions are set to do battle for the first time in 40 years before the tourists head to New Zealand.

British and Irish Lions
Sam Warburton echoes Nigel Owens’ call for World Rugby to ‘quicken up the game’ before it’s ‘unwatchable’
Jared Wright 05 Jan 2026

Sam Warburton echoes Nigel Owens’ call for World Rugby to ‘quicken up the game’ before it’s ‘unwatchable’

Sam Warburton has echoed Nigel Owens' calls to speed up the game.

Internationals
Warren Gatland proposes two law changes for World Rugby that would provide clarity after previous ‘confusion’
Colin Newboult 30 Dec 2025

Warren Gatland proposes two law changes for World Rugby that would provide clarity after previous ‘confusion’

Warren Gatland believes that two amendments will make life easier for the officials and also help the game.

Internationals
Planet Rugby Team of the Year: Springboks dominate selection as British and Irish Lions well represented
Louis Chapman Coombe 30 Dec 2025

Planet Rugby Team of the Year: Springboks dominate selection as British and Irish Lions well represented

Planet Rugby's Team of the Year is in!

Internationals
Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of the Year: Lions SNUBBED, Springboks dominate and two All Blacks feature after 40,000 votes
Jared Wright 27 Dec 2025

Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of the Year: Lions SNUBBED, Springboks dominate and two All Blacks feature after 40,000 votes

We tallied up the votes and reveal your Team of the Year.

Internationals
Nine moments that took our breath away in 2025 as Springboks make ‘huge statement’ and ‘last-gasp Lions’ rescue subpar tour
Colin Newboult 25 Dec 2025

Nine moments that took our breath away in 2025 as Springboks make ‘huge statement’ and ‘last-gasp Lions’ rescue subpar tour

Planet Rugby delves into some of the most memorable moments from the past 12 months.

Internationals
England great: ‘Who ultimately wins a royal rumble between the international head coaches’ and the ‘flip chart plan’ that challenged the haka
Liam Heagney 24 Dec 2025

England great: ‘Who ultimately wins a royal rumble between the international head coaches’ and the ‘flip chart plan’ that challenged the haka

Ex-England scrum-half Ben Youngs has named the Test rugby coaches he believes could fight it to the death if they were all thrown together in a ring for a wrestling-style royal rumble.

Internationals
Loose Pass: Courtroom shenanigans as ex-players hit ‘unedifying speed bump’ and last minute stocking fillers
Danny Stephens 24 Dec 2025

Loose Pass: Courtroom shenanigans as ex-players hit ‘unedifying speed bump’ and last minute stocking fillers

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Loose Pass
The finest, funniest and most memorable rugby quotes of 2025 including gems from Andy Farrell, Rassie Erasmus, Louis Rees-Zammit and more
David Skippers 24 Dec 2025

The finest, funniest and most memorable rugby quotes of 2025 including gems from Andy Farrell, Rassie Erasmus, Louis Rees-Zammit and more

Funny, serious and memorable; we have picked out the best quotes in the rugby world from the past year. There's some gems in this collection.

Internationals
England legends shout out ‘hard b******’ for his actions during British and Irish Lions tour
Jack Tunney 19 Dec 2025

England legends shout out ‘hard b******’ for his actions during British and Irish Lions tour

The Irish centre had been named in Andy Farrell's starting XV to take on the Wallabies.

British and Irish Lions
The biggest winners and losers of the year: Springboks go ‘a level above’ the Test pack as Red Roses find ‘new forms of dominance’
Louis Chapman Coombe 16 Dec 2025

The biggest winners and losers of the year: Springboks go ‘a level above’ the Test pack as Red Roses find ‘new forms of dominance’

Planet Rugby's take on the biggest winners and losers in 2025.

Internationals
Andy Farrell reveals what ‘actually p***** me off’ about Ireland camp and the ‘macho bulls***’ he would never do again
Liam Heagney 16 Dec 2025

Andy Farrell reveals what ‘actually p***** me off’ about Ireland camp and the ‘macho bulls***’ he would never do again

Andy Farrell has revealed the thing said about the Ireland camp that “p***** me off” while he has also distanced himself from the infamous “hurt arena” speech he made on the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour.

Ireland
Readers’ Team of the Year: Will the Springboks dominate the pack again? Cast your vote!
Jared Wright 09 Dec 2025

Readers’ Team of the Year: Will the Springboks dominate the pack again? Cast your vote!

The polls are open, vote for your Team of the Year!

Internationals
Six Springboks selected in Mike Tindall and Bismarck du Plessis’s 2025 World XV
Jack Tunney 09 Dec 2025

Six Springboks selected in Mike Tindall and Bismarck du Plessis’s 2025 World XV

Mike Tindall and Bismarck du Plessis have named six Springboks and three England players in their 2025 World XV.

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