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The British & Irish Lions

Eleven-week ban for Hartley

Eleven-week ban for Hartley

Dylan Hartley will miss the British and Irish Lions tour after being found guilty of verbally abusing referee Wayne Barnes.

Youngs switches focus

Youngs switches focus

With the thrill of winning the Premiership fresh in his mind, Ben Youngs admits he's immediately moved on with a new challenge looming.

Cummins expected to face Lions

Cummins expected to face Lions

Winger Nick Cummins should be fit to face the British and Irish Lions if selected despite suffering another knee injury.

Silverware to boost Leinster's Lions?

Silverware to boost Leinster's Lions?

Leinster prop Cian Healy believes that victory in Saturday's PRO12 Final against Ulster could give his side's Lions a selection boost.

Defiant Hartley looking to push on

Defiant Hartley looking to push on

Northampton and Lions hooker Dylan Hartley sees Saturday's Aviva Premiership Final as a chance to boost his Lions prospects.

Robshaw ready to answer call

Robshaw ready to answer call

England captain Chris Robshaw is keeping himself in shape in case the British and Irish Lions come calling next month.

More Lions News

  • POC will help Warburton - Rowntree
  • O'Brien blow for Leinster
  • O'Connell sings Warburton's praises
  • Smith could still face Lions
  • No change on Wilkinson - Gatland
  • Cooper snub riles McKenzie
  • Knee injury sends Ioane home
  • Deans wants more assertive Cooper
  • Deans leaves door open for Beale
  • Three newbies in Wallabies squad
  • Injury concerns for Australia
  • Lydiate shocked by Lions call
  • Warburton to battle for place
  • Brits joins the Barbarians
  • Lions will change lives - Gibbs
  • Sexton wanted Wilkinson's help
  • BOD the only injured Lion
  • Gatland admits to injury fear
  • O'Connor relief for Wallabies
  • O'Driscoll injury worry for Lions
  • O'Connor concern for Wallabies
  • Care curses poor timing
  • Hibbard to settle the score
  • Pay cuts for Wallabies?
  • Evans hopes for Jones link-up
  • Irish leaders to help Warburton
  • Campese criticises Farrell composure
  • Hook to face British and Irish Lions
  • Genia backs Cooper for Wallabies
  • Wilkinson wrong for Lions - Davies
  • O'Driscoll was never certain
  • Loose Pass
  • Ashton admits Lions distraction
  • Croft hails Lions fairytale
  • Mallinder's praise for Lion Hartley
  • Smith still dreams of facing Lions
  • Robshaw unlucky - Rowntree
  • No Twitter ban for Lions
  • Wilko could still feature for Lions
  • No surprises - Deans
  • The Expert Witness
  • Maitland eyes cousin Cooper
  • O'Shea feels for Robshaw
  • Gatland explains captaincy decision
  • Lions coaches thrilled by Hogg
  • Wilkinson was unavailable - Gatland
  • Rowntree backs Saracens props
  • Warburton to lead British and Irish Lions
  • Most Welsh Lions in 36 years?
  • Sharpe back with Wallabies
  • Henry offers advice to Gatland
  • Sheridan rules out Lions call-up
  • Wilkinson plays down Lions talk
  • Welsh to dominate squad - Wood
  • Warburton to lead Lions - McGeechan
  • Wilkinson v Farrell
  • O'Connell should lead Lions - Lynagh
  • No texts for lucky Lions
  • Jenkins to assist Down Under
  • Brown hungry for Lions chance
  • Wilkinson's Lions hopes slimmed
  • Hibbard's Lions hopes alive
  • Deans to chat with Smith
  • Next Match

    British & Irish Lions

    Saturday , June 01 12:30

    Barbarians v British and Irish Lions

  • Last Match

    British & Irish Lions

    Saturday , July 04 14:00

    South Africa v British and Irish Lions

    South Africa vs British and Irish Lions Report

  • British & Irish Lions Schedule
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
Saturday , June 1
Barbarians vs British & Irish Lions 12:30
Wednesday, June 5
Western Force vs British & Irish Lions 11:00
Saturday , June 8
Reds vs British & Irish Lions 10:30
Tuesday , June 11
NSW-Queensland Country vs British & Irish Lions 10:30
Saturday , June 15
Waratahs vs British & Irish Lions 10:30
Tuesday , June 18
Brumbies vs British & Irish Lions 10:30
Saturday , June 22
Australia vs British & Irish Lions 11:00
Tuesday , June 25
Melbourne Rebels vs British & Irish Lions 10:30
Saturday , June 29
Australia vs British & Irish Lions 11:00
Saturday , July 6
Australia vs British & Irish Lions 11:00

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Loose Pass

Loose Pass

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In pictures: Clermont 15 Toulon 16

In pictures: Clermont 15 Toulon 16

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