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South Africa missing du Toit and de Klerk for final Lions Test

International
Gerry Thornley
August 3, 2021, 13:33

Blow for the Springboks as Jacques Nienaber names his starting lineup for Saturday

Bundee Aki will start for the Lions against South Africa on Saturday. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Lions team: Bundee Aki to start with six changes made for South Africa decider

International
Gerry Thornley
August 3, 2021, 12:11

Conor Murray left out of the team as Warren Gatland makes six changes for final Test

South Africa’s Makazole Mapimpi is congratulated by teammates after scoring a try in their second Test win over the Lions. Photo: Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images

View from South Africa: Springbok improvement gives locals a boost

International
Bill Corcoran
August 3, 2021, 06:45

Feeling ahead of the deciding Test is of quiet confidence that tourists will be beaten

Owen Doyle: Violence making rugby more nightmare than dream

International
Owen Doyle
August 3, 2021, 06:00

Uncontrolled levels of brutal force and uncontrolled aggression is not attractive

Duane Vermeulen will likely return to action for South Africa in the third Test against the Lions. Photo: Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images

Duane Vermeulen likely to return for South Africa in third Lions Test

International
Gerry Thornley
August 2, 2021, 12:46

Springbok coaching team happy with officiating in second Test match on Saturday

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus on the sideline during the second Test as Lions scrumhalf Conor Murray and South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe talk on the pitch. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Lions face a massive challenge to get back up after Boks boss second Test

International
Gerry Thornley
August 2, 2021, 06:00

Despite all the off-field shenanigans, on it the world champions were utterly dominant

Lions Tour: Kyle Sinckler could face lengthy ban for alleged biting incident

International
Gerry Thornley
August 1, 2021, 21:48

Prop cited for incident during a ruck in the 64th minute of defeat to South Africa

Stuart Hogg has denied biting Willie Le Roux during the Lions’ second Test defeat in Cape Town. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty

Stuart Hogg ‘categorically’ denies biting Willie Le Roux in Lions defeat

International
Gerry Thornley
August 1, 2021, 11:10

Second Test in Cape Town saw more controversial refereeing and TMO decisions

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi celebrates after tackling Robbie Henshaw to prevent a Lions try. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Jacques Nienaber praises Siya Kolisi’s leadership after South Africa level series

International
Gerry Thornley
July 31, 2021, 21:42

Springboks captain admits he endured a tough week in the build-up to second Test

Warren Gatland: ‘We need to look each other in the eye this week and come back stronger’

International
Gerry Thornley
July 31, 2021, 21:34

Lions head coach says they will keep to official channels in discussing officiating

Robbie Henshaw tackles South Africa winger Makazole Mapimpi during the second Test in Cape Town. Photograph: Phill Magakoe/AFP via Getty Images

South Africa 27 Lions 9 – How the Lions players rated

International
John O'Sullivan
July 31, 2021, 21:15

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over Warren Gatland’s side after defeat in Cape Town

Lions number eight Jack Conan fails to stop South Africa wing Makazole Mapimpi as he scores the first try of the second Test in Cape Town. Photograph: Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images

Lions Tour: South Africa’s statement win sets up series decider

International
Gerry Thornley
July 31, 2021, 20:32

The Springboks proved a different proposition in a dominant second Test display

Gatland has his Lions in peak physical condition for second Test

International
Gerry Thornley
July 31, 2021, 01:00

Bullish head coach believes side will get stronger and stronger as the game goes on

Conor Murray: his experience will be a huge asset as the Lions take on a wounded South Africa at Cape Town Stadium. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Lions have the ability to withstand expected Boklash

International
Gerry Thornley
July 31, 2021, 01:00

Gatland’s side have the momentum and the opportunity to clinch famous series win

The Lions celebrate after their victory during the first Test. Warren Gatland’s tactics won the game because he did the seemingly impossible and created a game plan that was even more negative than the Springboks’. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Matt Williams: Rugby in desperate need of a major overhaul to its antiquated laws

International
Matt Williams
July 31, 2021, 01:00

First Lions Test the perfect example of the negative blight now ruining the game

Lions ignoring Rassie Erasmus’s social media claims

International
Gerry Thornley
July 30, 2021, 11:43

Robin McBryde says the tourists have full confidence in Saturday’s referee O’Keefe

Rassie Erasmus, gives instructions to South Africa during the first Test against the Lions at Cape Town. Quite simply, there’s never been anything quite like his bizarre rant in the history of the game. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus’s unprecedented rant does rugby a grave disservice

International
Gerry Thornley
July 30, 2021, 05:30

South African has clearly lost the plot and undermined match officials and World Rugby

Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa director of rugby looks on during a training session. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

Rassie Erasmus offers to step back from final Lions matches in extraordinary video

International
Robert Kitson
July 29, 2021, 13:25

South Africa’s director of rugby defended his role as a water carrier

Lukhanyo Am has the silk and the steel to unpick the Lions’ lock

International
Gerry Thornley
July 28, 2021, 18:58

Brilliance in World Cup final a glimpse of the creativity centre can bring to Boks backline

Fiji’s Jerry Tuwai celebrates after his side’s gold medal final win over New Zealand. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty

Tokyo 2020: Fiji sink All Blacks to secure an emotional gold medal

International
Andy Bull
July 28, 2021, 15:31

Sevens champions have been training away from their families for nearly 20 weeks

Jack Conan with Tadhg Beirne and Jamie George during British & Irish Lions squad training in South Africa. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Jack Conan: ‘If anything there is probably even more pressure this week'

International
Gerry Thornley
July 28, 2021, 06:00

Ireland number eight will come up against a new opponent in Leicester's Jasper Wiese

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Conference A

Team	P	W	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster	16	14	2	576	285	15	71
Ulster	16	14	2	469	263	8	64
Ospreys	16	8	8	301	318	4	36
Glasgow	15	5	10	289	352	5	25
Dragons	15	5	10	291	377	5	25
Zebre	16	4	12	237	508	1	17

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Team	P	W	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Munster	16	14	2	413	250	8	64
Connacht	16	8	8	396	353	13	45
Scarlets	16	8	8	319	333	7	39
Cardiff Blues	16	8	8	265	284	4	36
Edinburgh	14	5	9	230	320	4	24
Benetton	14	0	14	226	369	6	6

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