Danny Care backs ‘incredible’ Marcus Smith to make mark on Lions tour
Danny Care has tipped “incredible” Harlequins team-mate Marcus Smith to hit greater heights as he bids to make his mark with the British and Irish Lions.
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Maro Itoje to captain Lions for first time against Argentina
Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their non-cap international against Argentina in Dublin on Friday.
Andy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the Lions back on top
Andy Farrell’s passion for the British and Irish Lions is perhaps best encapsulated by his stirring speech ahead of the series decider against Australia in 2013.
Lions enjoy rare status as heavy favourites as Australia fight for credibility
If the British and Irish Lions were playing for their very existence on their last adventure to Australia, 2025 is about keeping tradition alive for a different reason.
Finlay Bealham will be a great fit for the group – Lions head coach Andy Farrell
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell believes replacement call-up Finlay Bealham will prove a “great fit” for the squad following the “heartbreaking” withdrawal of injured Scotland prop Zander Fagerson.
Scotland prop Zander Fagerson to miss Lions tour with calf injury
Scotland prop Zander Fagerson has been ruled out of this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour with a calf injury, head coach Andy Farrell has announced.
Jamison Gibson-Park admits Leinster’s European exit tempered Lions call-up joy
Jamison Gibson-Park admits the cruel timing of Caelan Doris’ long-term injury combined with Leinster’s shock European exit tempered the joy of his British and Irish Lions call-up.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris ruled out for four to six months
Leinster and Ireland captain Caelan Doris could be out of action until November following surgery on his shoulder.