Warren Gatland
Lions bring South Africa team announcement forward by 24 hours
Warren Gatland will name his starting XV and bench for the Cape Town Stadium showdown on Wednesday morning.
Jul 20, 19:06
Steve Tandy admits Lions must make "massive decisions" for South Africa Test
The Scot has an Achilles injury.
Jul 19, 13:11
Warren Gatland facing tough selection decisions for first Test
Warren Gatland has revealed that the composition of the back row and back three will be the biggest topics of discussion.
Jul 18, 15:52
Luke Cowan-Dickie hopes he has earned Test spot
The hooker scored a try as he put in an impressive display in the win over the Stormers on Saturday.
Jul 18, 13:18
Warren Gatland pays tribute to "exceptional" Alun Wyn Jones
Alun Wyn Jones played 27 minutes as a second-half replacement against the Stormers.
Jul 17, 20:49
South Africa boss calls for "clarity" over controversial Owen Farrell tackles
Rassie Erasmus has used social media to hit back at Warren Gatland.
Jul 16, 14:59
Warren Gatland wants clarification following dangerous tackle
The incident resulted in a yellow card for South Africa's star scrum-half.
Jul 15, 13:39
Warren Gatland rules out second Lions meeting with South Africa 'A'
Rassie Erasmus said he would "beg" Warren Gatland for another crack at the Lions on Saturday.
Jul 12, 17:29
James Ryan: 'Competition for places generated by Ireland wins'
An experimental Irish side signed off the 2020-21 campaign in style by thrashing the United States 71-10.
Jul 11, 11:25
British and Irish Lions march to thumping success over Sharks
Warren Gatland's men ran in 11 tries.
Jul 10, 20:07
Maro Itoje and Finn Russell ruled out of Lions' clash with Sharks
Courtney Lawes replaces Maro Itoje in the second row.
Jul 10, 15:29
Lions coach Warren Gatland braced for more fixture disruption
Next week's warm-up matches could be switched and Warren Gatland expects the final two Tests against South Africa to be moved to Cape Town.
Jul 9, 20:17
Three Lions players to keep an eye on during Sharks battle
Anthony Watson will finally make his first start when the tour is four matches old.
Jul 9, 16:10
British and Irish Lions determined to complete South Africa tour
The Lions will face the Sharks for the second time in four days.
Jul 8, 18:01
Lions hope self-isolating players will be able to rejoin squad on Thursday
The Lions spent eight hours of Wednesday in their rooms until those able to leave and play were scrambled by bus to Emirates Airline Park.
Jul 8, 12:55
On This Day: British and Irish Lions snatch draw against New Zealand
Owen Farrell kicked three penalties in the match at Eden Park.
Jul 8, 08:12
Warren Gatland expecting British and Irish Lions Test series to go ahead
Eight Lions were forced to isolate due to positive tests by a squad member and one of the management team.
Jul 7, 22:09
British and Irish Lions secure big win over Sharks
Josh Adams and Duhan van der Duhan Van Der Merwe each scored three tries in a 54-7 success in Johannesburg.
Jul 7, 21:31
British and Irish Lions have "no intention" of changing schedule
Outbreaks of Covid in four different playing squads have seen the Lions' match against the Bulls on Saturday postponed.
Jul 7, 19:41
British and Irish Lions tour in danger of unravelling
Warren Gatland's men are reeling from the news that eight players must self-isolate.
Jul 7, 18:54
Tom Curry relishing fight for places in Lions' back row
Tom Curry makes his Lions debut in Wednesday's clash with the Sharks in Johannesburg after overcoming a pectoral injury.
Jul 6, 17:23
Three British and Irish Lions players to watch in Sharks battle
The Lions take on the Sharks this week.
Jul 6, 12:21
Warren Gatland defends decision to select Luke Cowan-Dickie amid criticism
Luke Cowan-Dickie appeared off the bench against the Sigma Lions on Saturday, a week after being knocked out in the Gallagher Premiership final.
Jul 5, 18:46
Warren Gatland and Elliot Daly in agreement over outside centre role
Elliot Daly has largely operated at full-back or wing for England.
Jul 5, 18:41
Preview: Sharks vs. British and Irish Lions - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's British and Irish Lions clash against the Sharks, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jul 5, 17:25
Lions back row urges to "express yourselves" by Warren Gatland
Tom Curry, Sam Simmonds and Josh Navidi will all be making their first start of the tour.
Jul 5, 15:57
Tom Curry to make Lions debut against Sharks
The England forward came into camp with a pectoral injury.
Jul 5, 10:42
Five talking points as British & Irish Lions start South Africa tour with big win
The Sigma Lions were swept aside 56-14 by Warren Gatland's men.
Jul 4, 14:32
Stuart Hogg wants Lions to dominate in-game moments
The Lions started their tour with a dominant performance against the Sigma Lions on Saturday.
Jul 4, 12:11
Ireland edge out Japan as fans return to Aviva Stadium
Ireland were missing players on Lions duty, while other senior players were rested.
Jul 3, 16:38
Warren Gatland admits he is "always nervous" in the box
The British and Irish Lions boss will be racked with tension when he takes charge of Saturday's opening fixture on South African soil.
Jul 2, 22:10
Five talking points ahead of the Lions vs. Sigma Lions
The battle for Test places continues as the Lions play their first match of this year's tour on South Africa soil.
Jul 2, 12:07
Jacob Stockdale aiming to take out Lions frustration on Ireland Tests
Jacob Stockdale was sidelined for most of the Six Nations because of a knee injury.
Jul 2, 10:52
A closer look at the Sigma Lions
The British and Irish Lions kick off their tour in Johannesburg this weekend.
Jul 2, 10:16
Preview: Lions vs. British and Irish Lions - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's British and Irish Lions' South Africa tour opener against the Emirates Lions, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jul 1, 20:21
Finn Russell insists he can be trusted to execute gameplan
Finn Russell is in contention to start Saturday's match against Emirates Lions in Johannesburg.
Jun 30, 22:16
Warren Gatland expected to mix up selection for tour opener
The British and Irish Lions tackle Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Jun 30, 13:40
Conor Murray takes centre stage for British and Irish Lions
The Irishman has never before captained for club or country.
Jun 27, 14:06
Who could replace Alun Wyn Jones as Lions captain?
Alun Wyn Jones will not be going to South Africa after he dislocated his shoulder on Saturday.
Jun 26, 19:50
Lions' victory over Japan overshadowed by major injury problems
Japan were beaten 28-10 at Murrayfield, with Alun Wyn Jones suffering a dislocated shoulder inside eight minutes.
Jun 26, 18:02
