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Tuesday, May 28

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The British & Irish Lions announce Charles Tyrwhitt as Official Menswear Partner

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The British & Irish Lions is pleased to announce Charles Tyrwhitt as the Official Menswear Partner for the Tour to Australia in 2025. Following long-term investments in rugby and relationships with past and present players, Charles…

Saturday, May 25

08

OTD: Foul-mouthed comment sees England star miss Lions

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England hooker Dylan Hartley lost his place on the British and Irish Lions tour when he was sent off in the Premiership final on this day in 2013.

Friday, May 24

12

Revisiting Greenwood’s ‘2025 British & Irish Lions XV’ from 2021

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Back in 2021, England legend Will Greenwood turned his attention to the 2025 tour to Australia, highlighting the emerging young talents poised to make the XV. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community…

Thursday, May 23

16

‘He was a true and committed Irish man’ – funeral of businessman and Irish rugby star Tony O’Reilly hears

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The record try-scoring British and Irish Lions star went on to found Kerrygold, as well as becoming chief executive of Heinz and later Independent News and Media, in an illustrious business career. Mourners gathered at the Church of the…

Wednesday, May 22

12

Richard Hill on his Lions journey

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In any composite list of the best players of their era, the name of Richard Hill invariably appears. Be it for Saracens, England or The British & Irish Lions, the unassuming Hill is recognised by his peers, coaches and media alike as one…

Monday, May 20

21

Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff will include a number of touring legends

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Adam Jones, the ex-Wales prop, has thrown his hat into the ring to become the scrum coach for Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions squad on their upcoming tour of…

Sunday, May 19

11

Irish business tycoon and rugby record breaker Tony O'Reilly dies at 88

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Tony O'Reilly, the Irish media tycoon and former H.J. Heinz Co boss who first rose to prominence as a record-breaking British and Irish Lions rugby player, died on Saturday at the age of 88.

Saturday, May 18

23

Tony O’Reilly: Ireland and Lions legend dies aged 88

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Ireland and British & Irish Lions legend Tony O’Reilly has died at the age of 88.

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British & Irish Lions star to retire at end of season

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Saracens winger Sean Maitland has announced his retirement.

Wednesday, May 15

19

Wyn Jones: 'I feel fitter now than at any time since the Lions tour.'

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The British and Irish Lion has seen his long stay at the Scarlets end and he is looking for a new opportunity

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British & Irish Lions legend reveals he had a stroke, his recovery was incredible

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Willie John McBride, the revered British & Irish Lions rugby icon, recently shared his harrowing experience with a stroke, yet remarkably regained mobility within a mere three days. Reflecting on…

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Duhan van der Merwe lays bare his British & Irish Lions ambitions

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Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe insists he doesn’t need a summer off and would love to go on their forthcoming tour of North and South America as head coach Gregor Townsend weighs up which of his senior players to leave behind.

Tuesday, May 14

20

LIST: 50 best British & Irish Lions of all-time named and ranked

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In an exclusive release by the Guardian a few years back, Gareth Edwards clinched the title of the greatest Lion of all time, as revealed in a comprehensive list of…

Monday, May 13

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Telegraph selects 2025 Lions squad with nine England players selected

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After Andy Farrell’s appointment as British and Irish Lions coach back in January, the Telegraph speculated on the potential makeup of the touring party at that time. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp…

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Fans are torn over the new British & Irish Lions logo for 2025 tour

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The British & Irish Lions have unveiled a fresh emblem in anticipation of their 2025 tour to Australia. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to…

Saturday, May 11

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England and Ireland to dominate 2025 Lions squad according to the bookies

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Following the appointment of Andy Farrell to head coach of the British & Irish Lions, the latest odds have been released as to who will captain the side to Australia…

Thursday, May 9

23

Maro Itoje is the second favourite to captain the Lions, bookies predict whole squad

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Following the appointment of Andy Farrell to head coach of the British & Irish Lions, the latest odds have been released as to who will captain the side to Australia…

Saturday, May 4

19

Publisher Has Brutally Ranked The Worst British & Irish Lions Players Of All-Time

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In a rundown of the five poorest Lions players, two England representatives stand out, with the top spot leaving little room for debate. This compilation, put together by Pundit Arena…

Friday, May 3

08

Crusaders to blood British and Irish Lions great as Reds eye 25-year first

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A Welsh rugby great will give the Crusaders a new look as the Queensland Reds attack a very familiar problem in Christchurch.

Thursday, May 2

18

Three England stars who were robbed of a British & Irish Lions call-up by Warren Gatland’s ‘bias’

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Warren Gatland, the seasoned coach behind three British & Irish Lions tours, often finds himself under scrutiny with allegations of favouritism towards Welsh players consistent throughout the years. Join the RUCK’s…