Rugby News

Stuart Barnes reflects on the Lions' win in Wellington, Sonny Bill Williams' dismissal and the mounting pressure on New Zealand...

Warren Gatland has warned the British and Irish Lions to expect a backlash from New Zealand after they "poked the bear".

Tadhg Furlong has warned the British and Irish Lions to prepare for a "brutal" Test match in Saturday's series decider with New Zealand.

Phil Clarke has selected the best five tries from the latest round of the Betfred Super League action, and we want you to vote for your favourite.

A minute's silence will be held before every rugby league game this week to honour late Culcheth Eagles player Adam Cooper.

Former England international Mark Cueto has "no doubt" British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland will keep faith with Mako Vunipola this weekend.

Cameron Munster and Ben Hunt have been named in the Queensland squad for their State of Origin decider against New South Wales on July 12.

Scott Quinnell and Will Greenwood treat Lions fans to a fry-up at their campsite before SQ and the Bear hit the ocean.

The standout performers from the British and Irish Lions team join forces with the best from Super Rugby in this week's team of the week.

Maro Itoje chants drowned out New Zealand's support but Alun Wyn Jones deserves the Lions' roars too, says assistant coach Graham Rowntree.

The last time the British and Irish Lions headed into a third Test decider, Maro Itoje was 18 and yet to make his senior club rugby debut.

New Zealand scrum-half Aaron Smith says that games like next Saturday's Test series decider against the British and Irish Lions are "what you play rugby for".