The Latest Breaking News from Ben Calveley

Jo Yapp insists Women’s Lions will draw from all four unions after appointment as head coach

Yapp revealed that she had already consulted Andy Farrell, who led the men’s Lions to series victory in Australia last year

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Future tours not threatened by rebel R360 league, insists Lions chief

British & Irish Lions executives have insisted future tours are not under threat from the breakaway R360 league despite being ignored by the rebels

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025

Lions chief executive says Andy Farrell in ‘strong position’ to return as coach

Farrell has steered the Lions to their first series triumph since 2013.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt rejects Lions’ demands as player release row rumbles on

The Lions have demanded that the Australia coach release more of his squad to feature in the tour games ahead of the three-Test series

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Lions warn Joe Schmidt over Wallabies player release for tour matches

Ben Calveley expected a competitive Force side to face the British & Irish Lions who could open their tour to other countries such as France in the future

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025

British and Irish Lions send 'very clear' Australia warning over releasing Test stars for tour matches

Chief executive Ben Calveley reminds Wallabies and Joe Schmidt of contractual obligations ahead of games against Super Rugby opposition

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025

British and Irish Lions warn Wallabies they must release players for tour games

Only a handful of Australia stars are currently in line to feature for their club sides ahead of the Test series

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Rugby Australia warned: Release your Wallabies, or else

The British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia amid concern their tour matches may be against opponents missing several star Wallabies.

AAP · Jun 23, 2025

‘Huge for the next generation’: Lions to send first women’s team to New Zealand

A three-Test series against the Black Ferns has been confirmed for September 2027 and tours of France and US may follow in the future

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024

Measuring success for British & Irish Lions tour more than just winning

Coach Andy Farrell is focused on the end result in Australia but the British & Irish Lions tour also represents a major cultural and commercial enterprise

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2024