The Latest Breaking News from Irish Lions

Wales and British and Irish Lions great Leigh Halfpenny retires from rugby

Halfpenny won 101 caps for Wales and made four Test appearances for the Lions

The Independent UK · May 5

England know what was missing against Scotland – this Ireland challenge will decide their Six Nations fate

Defeat for either side at Twickenham would be terminal to their chances of a Six Nations title

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Steve Borthwick expects ‘pain and suffering’ as England tackle New Zealand

Borthwick has included six British and Irish Lions on the bench with a view to closing the game out against the All Blacks.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Matt Sherratt hopes ‘time to grieve’ allows Wales to bounce back

The Welsh led Japan 19-7 in Kitakyushu with 20 minutes remaining before losing 24-19.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Owen Farrell takes part in first Lions training session as Itoje backs him for England return

The British & Irish Lions captain, Maro Itoje, has said he would love to see Owen Farrell return to the England team

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025

Bath boss plays down Finn Russell injury fears after semi-final win over Bristol

The fly half, set to tour with the British and Irish Lions this summer, limped off late on in the 34-20 win at The Rec

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025

Northampton boss fumes over ‘out of order’ Henry Pollock incident in Champions Cup final

Northampton felt that their young back row was targeted late on in their defeat to Bordeaux-Begles

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Emerging Wallabies star says no to Japan riches

Western Force star Carlo Tizzano says the lure of taking on the British and Irish Lions and featuring in a home World Cup convinced him to stay in Australia.

AAP · May 22, 2025

Ollie Chessum cleared for Premiership play-offs and Lions tour as citing dismissed

The Leicester lock had been facing a possible ban after being cited for a high tackle against Bath

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Inside the British and Irish Lions ‘first day of school’

Andy Farrell’s chosen 38 assembled for the first time at a Richmond hotel to begin their preparations for the tour of Australia

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025