The British and Irish Lions were created by three former cricketers - Alfred Shaw, Arthur Shrewsbury and James Lillywhite.

The British & Irish Lions face Australia in 2025. Their tours remain among the most anticipated events in UK sport.

Ian McLauchlan, the former Scotland captain, British and Irish Lions prop forward, and distinguished rugby administrator, has ...

After an opening match in Dublin, the Lions are setting off for a nine-match tour of Australia. Find out everything you need ...

He was an especially talismanic player in matches against England ... He first played rugby at Marr College where his coach told the team “first and foremost enjoy the game,” advice always ...

The 30-strong squad have been making the most of heat chambers at the University of the West of Scotland campus. Head coach Kenny Murray explained: “We've had four heat chamber sessions. We've managed ...

"The talk coming out of the England camp was Steve Borthwick is making the players watch past Calcutta Cup games," former Scotland captain John Barclay told BBC's Rugby Union Weekly. "That is ...

England are always a strong team ... in Wales may only have heightened the scrutiny on Scotland’s fortunes from here. The Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) would be mighty keen to keep a South African ...