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Warburton to debut as Lions captain |
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Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:47:38 GMT
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Captain Sam Warburton is named in the British and Irish Lions side to face Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.
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Injured Healy cited over 'bite' |
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Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:18:28 GMT
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Lions prop Cian Healy, whose tour could be ended by an ankle injury, has been cited for allegedly biting an opponent.
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Wales name four new caps for Japan |
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Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:17:46 GMT
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Wales name their most inexperienced team in the professional era for Saturday's first Test against Japan.
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Gatland wants tougher challenges |
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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:06:54 GMT
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Lions coach Warren Gatland says the side may train at Test intensity if they are not challenged in their tour matches.
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Cooper in Reds squad to face Lions |
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Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:35:23 GMT
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Fly-half Quade Cooper is included in the Queensland Reds squad to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.
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Lions call up Corbisiero as cover |
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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:23:25 GMT
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The British and Irish Lions call up England's Alex Corbisiero to provide cover for injured prop Cian Healy.
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Western Force 17-69 Lions |
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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:19:22 GMT
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Brian O'Driscoll scores two tries as the British and Irish Lions beat Western Force 69-17 but Cian Healy goes off injured.
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Halfpenny hails 'best' kicking show |
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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:25:52 GMT
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Leigh Halfpenny says his kicking display for the Lions against Western Force was "up there with the best" of his career.
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Cardiff Blues face champions Toulon |
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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:31:33 GMT
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Cardiff Blues are drawn in the same Heineken Cup qualifying pool as champions Toulon, while Leicester face Ulster.
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Brown seeks progress from Scotland |
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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:16:59 GMT
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Captain Kelly Brown wants to prove Scotland can build on their Six Nations showing during the tour of South Africa.
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Higginbotham to miss Lions series |
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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 06:01:30 GMT
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Australia flanker Scott Higginbotham will miss the British & Irish Lions Test series as he requires shoulder surgery.
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Bath face Dragons in Challenge Cup |
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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:47:13 GMT
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Bath and Newport Gwent Dragons are drawn together in the pool stages of next season's Amlin Challenge Cup.
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Wales want water breaks in Japan |
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Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:34:16 GMT
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Wales will ask for water breaks in Saturday's first Test against Japan in Osaka to guard against dehydration.
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Beale in strong position - Genia |
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Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:33:39 GMT
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Australia's Will Genia says Kurtley Beale is in a strong position to start the first Test against the Lions.
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VIDEO: Seven to make England debuts |
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Fri, 31 May 2013 17:03:44 GMT
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Stuart Lancaster will give seven players their debuts when England face a Consur XV in a non-cap game in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Sunday.
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VIDEO: Young plotting Lions downfall |
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Thu, 30 May 2013 15:11:42 GMT
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Dai Young says he will have a "broad smile" if his Barbarians can beat the British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong on Saturday.
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AUDIO: Promotion perfect goodbye - Gopperth |
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Thu, 30 May 2013 12:35:26 GMT
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Newcastle Falcons fly-half Jimmy Gopperth tells BBC Newcastle winning promotion back to the Premiership was a proud moment and perfect way to say goodbye before his move to Leinster.
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AUDIO: Saints' Mallinder 'enormously proud' |
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Tue, 28 May 2013 10:47:58 GMT
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Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder tells BBC Radio Northampton that he is "enormously proud" of his team despite losing the Premiership final to Leicester Tigers.
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VIDEO: Gatland confident of Lions success |
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Mon, 27 May 2013 16:40:14 GMT
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British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says his team are leaving "with the belief and confidence they will come back with a series victory".
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AUDIO: Final a rollercoaster - Cockerill |
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Sat, 25 May 2013 17:06:16 GMT
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Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill tells BBC Radio Leicester the Premiership final was "a bit of a rollercoaster", after his side beat Northampton Saints to life the title and claim a record 10th English crown.
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VIDEO: Tait plays down final pressure |
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Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:31 GMT
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Leicester Tigers full-back Mathew Tait tells BBC East Midlands Today that he has learned how to relax ahead of the Premiership final against Northampton Saints.
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VIDEO: Six Nations: Tries of the tournament |
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:11:55 GMT
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BBC Sport looks back at the tries of the 2013 Six Nations tournament, including storming efforts from France's Wesley Fofana and Scotland's Stuart Hogg.
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VIDEO: Highlights: England 18-11 Italy |
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Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:25:52 GMT
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Watch highlights as England keep their Six Nations Grand Slam prospects alive by beating an impressive Italy 18-11 at Twickenham.
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VIDEO: Highlights: Ireland 13-13 France |
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Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:12:05 GMT
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Watch highlights as Ireland hang on in the face of France's comeback to secure a 13-13 draw at Dublin's Aviva Stadium in the Six Nations.
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VIDEO: Highlights: Scotland 18-28 Wales |
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Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:16:55 GMT
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Watch highlights as a Richard Hibbard try and eight successful Leigh Halfpenny kicks help championship-chasing Wales to defeat Scotland at Murrayfield.
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VIDEO: Highlights: England 23-13 France |
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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:00:18 GMT
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England maintain their 100 per cent record in the 2013 Six Nations with a thrilling 23-13 victory over France at Twickenham on Saturday.
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VIDEO: Highlights: France 6-16 Wales |
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Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:51:55 GMT
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Watch highlights as defending champions Wales beat France 16-6 in the 2013 Six Nations at the Stade de France, in Paris.
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VIDEO: Highlights: Wales 22-30 Ireland |
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Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:44:56 GMT
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Ireland win a thrilling encounter at the Millennium Stadium as they beat defending champions Wales 30-22 in the opening match of the 2013 Six Nations.
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VIDEO: Six Nations tries of the tournament |
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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:55:13 GMT
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BBC Sport rounds up the most spectacular tries from this year's dramatic Six Nations, including Stuart Hogg's classy try for Scotland against France, Scott Williams snatching a win over England at Twickenham and Tom Croft's impressive effort in England's victory over the French in Paris. (UK only).
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The Lions down under over the years |
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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:23:18 GMT
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As the Lions announce their squad for the 2013 trip to Australia, here are some memories from the past 50 years of tours down under
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Ask Lions prop Adam Jones |
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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:50:19 GMT
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In the wake of two big wins for the Lions, do you have a question for Welsh tight-head prop Adam Jones?
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