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British & Irish Lions: British and Irish rugby union team
The British & Irish Lions is a rugby union team selected from players eligible for the national teams of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The Lions are a test side and most often select players who have already played for their national team, although they can pick uncapped players who are eligible for any of the four unions. The team currently tours every four years, with these rotating between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in order. The most recent test series, the 2021 series against South Africa, was won 2–1 by South Africa.

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North announces retirement from Test rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions centre George North announces he will quit international rugby after Saturday's Six Nations finale against Italy.
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McGeechan to become director of rugby at Doncaster

Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan is to become consultant director of rugby at Doncaster Knights.
BBC Sport - Published

Jenkins to take permanent Cardiff role in 2024-25

Ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions prop Gethin Jenkins will become a full-time Cardiff coach in 2024-25.
BBC Sport - Published

Lions announce first women's tour for 2027

The British and Irish Lions announce a first women's tour - a trip to New Zealand in 2027.
BBC Sport - Published

Henderson backs Farrell to be 'amazing' Lions boss

Ireland second row Iain Henderson backs his international head coach Andy Farrell to deliver a "memorable" British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.
BBC Sport - Published

Ireland will be in safe hands next year - Farrell

Andy Farrell says he will have no qualms leaving Ireland in the hands of his backroom staff when he takes his sabbatical to begin his role as the British and Irish Lions head coach.
BBC Sport - Published

Farrell named Lions coach for 2025 Australia tour

Andy Farrell is named British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2025 tour to Australia.
BBC Sport - Published

JPR: The full-back who never took a backward step

The legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams was one of those special sporting stars who was known by his initials.
BBC Sport - Published

Wales rugby legend JPR Williams dies

Wales and British and Irish Lions rugby legend JPR Williams has died aged 74, his former club has announced.
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Howley returns to Welsh rugby after four-year gap

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions coach Robert Howley is back in Welsh rugby for the first time since a betting ban in 2019.
BBC Sport - Published

Millar gave his whole life to rugby - WJ McBride

Former British and Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride pays tribute to rugby legend Syd Millar, who has died at the age of 89.
BBC Sport - Published

Lions to play in Ireland for first time in 2025

The British and Irish Lions will play in Ireland for the first time in 2025 when they face Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin ahead of their tour to Australia.
BBC Sport - Published

Lawes may be open to one last Lions tour

Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes would consider making a final British and Irish Lions tour in 2025.
BBC Sport - Published

New deal means Lions players free for whole tour

The British and Irish Lions announce a partnership with Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship that will stop players joining the 2025 tour late.
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Gatland wants to see Farrell named Lions head coach for 2025 tour

Warren Gatland backs Andy Farrell to succeed him as British and Irish Lions head coach after ruling himself out of the job for the 2025 tour.
BBC Sport - Published

Wales great Halfpenny to retire from Test rugby

Wales and British and Irish Lions great Leigh Halfpenny announces he will retire from international rugby.
BBC Sport - Published

Dual-code legend Watkins dies aged 81

Dual-code Wales and British and Irish Lions rugby legend David Watkins dies at the age of 81.
BBC Sport - Published

Lions to play combined NZ-Australia XV on 2025 tour

The British and Irish Lions will play a New Zealand and Australia invitational XV as part of their nine-match tour down under in 2025.
BBC Sport - Published

Sale sign England hooker Cowan-Dickie from Exeter

Premiership side Sale Sharks sign England and British and Irish Lions hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie from Exeter Chiefs.
BBC Sport - Published

Wales star Williams to leave Cardiff for Japan

wales star williams to leave cardiff for japan
Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams will move to Japan next season as the financial pressures continue to bite regional Welsh rugby.
BBC Sport - Published

Wasps demise is 'heartbreaking' - Dawson

wasps demise is 'heartbreaking' - dawson
Former England and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Matt Dawson tells BBC Sport that to see his old club Wasps potentially disappear is "heartbreaking".
BBC Sport - Published

England's Lawes signs new Saints contract

england's lawes signs new saints contract
Versatile England and the British and Irish Lions forward Courtney Lawes signs a new contract with Northampton Saints.
BBC Sport - Published

Williams considers move to Japan or France

williams considers move to japan or france
Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams is considering leaving Cardiff for possible options in Japan or France.
BBC Sport - Published

Best and Bowe back potential Women's Lions tour

best and bowe back potential women's lions tour
Former British and Irish Lions Rory Best and Tommy Bowe say a Women's Lions tour would help to further grow the women's game.
BBC Sport - Published

Positive findings into possible women's Lions tour

positive findings into possible women's lions tour
The British and Irish Lions say a feasibility study into an inaugural women's tour has been positive.
BBC Sport - Published

McGeechan backs Farrell for Lions head coach role

mcgeechan backs farrell for lions head coach role
Sir Ian McGeechan says Ireland boss Andy Farrell is the favourite to become the British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2025 tour of Australia.
BBC Sport - Published

Hibbard criticises WRU over 'shambolic' situation

hibbard criticises wru over 'shambolic' situation
Former British & Irish Lions hooker Richard Hibbard says he would not sign the contracts currently on offer for players in Wales.
BBC Sport - Published

‘Scotland's excluded Lions must rise to challenge’

‘scotland's excluded lions must rise to challenge’
Gregor Townsend expects the British and Irish Lions left out of Scotland's side to face England to "get back to their best form" after their omissions.
BBC Sport - Published

Gatland's Lions snub hurt but 'gone now' - Sexton

gatland's lions snub hurt but 'gone now' - sexton
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says he has no animosity towards Warren Gatland over the Wales boss leaving him out of the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour.
BBC Sport - Published

Thomas settles HIV legal case with ex-partner

thomas settles hiv legal case with ex-partner
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gareth Thomas says he has agreed to pay £75,000.
BBC Sport - Published

Former England and Lions back Duckham dies aged 76

former england and lions back duckham dies aged 76
Former England, British & Irish Lions and Coventry back David Duckham dies aged 76.
BBC Sport - Published

Williams and Halfpenny set for rare face-off

williams and halfpenny set for rare face-off
Liam Williams and Leigh Halfpenny have been team-mates over the years for Scarlets, Wales and the British and Irish Lions but face each other this weekend.
BBC Sport - Published

More British Lions join brain injury legal action

more british lions join brain injury legal action
Ex-Wales winger Lenny Woodard says people will be "shocked" when the full list is revealed.
BBC Sport - Published

Fly-half Russell to join Bath after 2023 World Cup

fly-half russell to join bath after 2023 world cup
British and Irish Lions fly-half Finn Russell will join Bath from Top 14 side Racing 92 after the 2023 World Cup.
BBC Sport - Published

Gatland backs Farrell for British and Irish Lions

gatland backs farrell for british and irish lions
Wales coach Warren Gatland backs Ireland counterpart Andy Farrell to coach the 2025 British and Irish Lions in Australia.
BBC Sport - Published

Cowan-Dickie to leave Exeter for Montpellier

England and British and Irish Lions hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie will leave Exeter to join Montpellier at the end of the season.
BBC Sport - Published

Prop Furlong to captain Ireland against Fiji

prop furlong to captain ireland against fiji
British and Irish Lions prop Tadhg Furlong will captain Ireland for the first time in his career against Fiji in Dublin on Saturday.
BBC Sport - Published

Combined Australia-NZ team could play Lions

An 'Anzac' XV featuring players from Australia and New Zealand may face the British and Irish Lions as part of their tour Down Under in 2025.
BBC Sport - Published

Phil Bennett: Watch Wales and British and Irish Lions legend's days of rugby glory

Phil Bennett has passed away aged 73, leaving a legacy of glittering rugby moments from around the world.
BBC Sport - Published

Obituary: Legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Phil Bennett

Phil Bennett, the legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half who elevated rugby union to an art form, dies at the age of 73.
BBC Sport - Published

Tom Smith: Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions prop dies

Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions prop Tom Smith dies aged 50.
BBC Sport - Published

Six Nations 2022: Wales give wing Josh Adams first centre start in Ireland

Wales give British and Irish Lions wing Josh Adams a first start at centre for the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin.
BBC Sport - Published

Jonny Hill: Sale Sharks sign England and British and Irish Lions lock from Exeter Chiefs for 2022-23 season

Sale sign England and British and Irish Lions lock Jonny Hill from Exeter Chiefs from the 2022-23 season.
BBC Sport - Published

Autumn Nations Series: Scotland make six changes for Australia

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend calls on all of his available British & Irish Lions contingent for Sunday's meeting with Australia at Murrayfield.
BBC Sport - Published

British and Irish Lions: Women's team feasibility to be looked at by panel

The possibility of setting up a British and Irish Lions women's team is to be looked at by a 13-strong feasibility group that includes England's Shaunagh Brown and Ireland's Niamh Briggs.
BBC Sport - Published

Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 42-5 Worcester Warriors - Sam Simmonds scores twice on return

Sam Simmonds marks his return to Premiership action following the British and Irish Lions tour with two tries as Exeter thrash Worcester.
BBC Sport - Published

British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland's selections not based on form, says Iain Henderson

Warren Gatland did not base his British and Irish Lions Test team selections on form in South Africa, says Iain Henderson.
BBC Sport - Published

British and Irish Lions: How will the South Africa tour be remembered and what next for the Lions?

After a Lions series full of rancour and underwhelming rugby, how will the tour be remembered and where do the team go from here?
BBC Sport - Published


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