England's Itoje named British and Irish Lions captain
LONDON :England's Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia after being appointed by head coach Andy Farrell on Thursday.
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Maro Itoje set for Lions captaincy with squad named on Thursday
Maro Itoje is expected to be named the first English captain of the British and Irish Lions since Martin Johnson in 2001 when the squad for this summer’s tour to Australia is announced on Thursday.
Mack Hansesn out for five weeks with an ankle injury
Connacht and Ireland winger Mack Hansen has been ruled out of action for five weeks with an ankle injury.
Lions concern as Doris to undergo shoulder surgery
Leinster Rugby skipper Caelan Doris will undergo a procedure this week on a shoulder injury, the rugby union team said on Monday, making him a doubt for the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia.
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Johnny Sexton is set to move into a full-time coaching role with Ireland, while the former out-half has also been confirmed as a member of Andy Farrell's backroom team on the British and Irish Lions.
British and Irish Lions appoint Johnny Sexton as assistant coach
The British and Irish Lions have appointed Johnny Sexton as an assistant coach for the 2025 Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Series.
Sexton to join Lions coaching staff before taking Ireland role
Ex-Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will join Andy Farrell's staff as an assistant coach for this year's British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, the team said on Thursday, before taking up a full-time coaching position with the Irish Rugby Football Union.
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All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane has confirmed that he will join Leinster next season from Super Rugby outfit the Blues.