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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 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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Davies to leave Scarlets at end of seasonWales and British and Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies announces he will leave Scarlets at the end of the 2023-24 season.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ex-England lock Parling 'excited' at facing LionsFormer England lock Geoff Parling says coaching against the British and Irish Lions will be a “unique experience” that he “can’t play down.”BBC Sport - Published | |
O'Shea, the first Lions player to be sent off, dies aged 83Former Wales and British and Irish Lions prop John O'Shea dies at the age of 83.BBC Sport - Published | |
£3m fund aims to ensure Lions are not just EnglandThe British and Irish Lions hope "levelling up" money can spread representation on first women's tour.BBC Sport - Published | |
North announces retirement from Test rugbyWales and British & Irish Lions centre George North announces he will quit international rugby after Saturday's Six Nations finale against Italy.BBC Sport - Published | |
McGeechan to become director of rugby at DoncasterFormer 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 2024-25Ex-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 2027The 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 bossIreland 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 - FarrellAndy 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 tourAndy 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 stepThe 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 diesWales and British and Irish Lions rugby legend JPR Williams has died aged 74, his former club has announced.Sky News - Published Also reported by •BBC Sport |
Howley returns to Welsh rugby after four-year gapFormer 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 McBrideFormer 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 2025The 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 tourNorthampton 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 tourThe British and Irish Lions announce a partnership with Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship that will stop players joining the 2025 tour late.BBC Sport - Published | Gatland wants to see Farrell named Lions head coach for 2025 tourWarren 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 rugbyWales and British and Irish Lions great Leigh Halfpenny announces he will retire from international rugby.BBC Sport - Published | Dual-code legend Watkins dies aged 81Dual-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 tourThe 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 ExeterPremiership side Sale Sharks sign England and British and Irish Lions hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie from Exeter Chiefs.BBC Sport - Published |
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England's Lawes signs new Saints contract![]() BBC Sport - Published | Williams considers move to Japan or France![]() BBC Sport - Published |
Best and Bowe back potential Women's Lions tour![]() BBC Sport - Published | Positive findings into possible women's Lions tour![]() BBC Sport - Published |
McGeechan backs Farrell for Lions head coach role![]() BBC Sport - Published | Hibbard criticises WRU over 'shambolic' situation![]() BBC Sport - Published |
‘Scotland's excluded Lions must rise to challenge’![]() BBC Sport - Published | Gatland's Lions snub hurt but 'gone now' - Sexton![]() BBC Sport - Published |
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