British & Irish Lions come from all corners of the UK, but you may be hard-pressed to recognise some of the players in the youth or community club days. Robert Rees looks back at the pre-professional days of the Welsh Lions. Adam Beard – Birchgrove/Aberavon The Welsh lock was a late call-up to the squad, […] READ MORE
Tag: Alun Wyn Jones
British and Irish Lions plans in disarray after Alun Wyn Jones injury
In the space of a couple of hours, the meticulously laid plans of Warren Gatland have been thrown into disarray. Talisman and captain Alun Wyn Jones is out of the tour with a dislocated shoulder. This is a huge blow given his experience, leadership and presence on and off the field. The subsequent appointment of […] READ MORE
Lions coach Warren Gatland signals intent with some x-factor and physicality
As ever, a new British and Irish Lions squad announcement never disappoints – and 2021 was no different. As Lions coach Warren Gatland alluded to this was “such a difficult selection” given the player pool available in certain positions. As predicted by this rugby website, Alun Wyn Jones deservedly takes the captaincy honours. That was […] READ MORE
2021 British and Irish Lions – final Last Word on Rugby squad selection
The 2021 British and Irish Lions squad announcement is hugely exciting, with choices coming from all sectors of the game. As such, our final Last Word on Rugby squad selection looks to reinforce the status and recent player examples from the just completed Six Nations Championship. Given the form coming out of the home nations, […] READ MORE
Lions coaching group at the ready, SA2021 squad list next on list
Warren Gatland has selected his Lions coaching group. So, next on their list is to decide on, and announce their SA2021 squad list. With all the attention that any British and Irish Lions squad gains – considering it only occurs once every four years – media outlets are rife with initial probable XVs. Last Word […] READ MORE
SA2021 tour confirmed: British and Irish Lions selection form XV
The British and Irish Lions selection discussion will be hugely entertaining now that the tour is assured to go ahead in South Africa. The 2021 Six Nations proved that the Six Nations has to be the premier tournament in world rugby. There were last-minute win’s, shocks and general entertainment to keep everyone happy. Wales were […] READ MORE
France versus Wales Six Nations climax; LWOR away team player ratings
France versus Wales away team player ratings READ MORE
Four areas that will help Wales to clinch a Six Nations Grand Slam
Four areas that will help Wales to clinch a Six Nations Grand Slam READ MORE
2021 British and Irish Lions Squad: Could Itoje oust Jones as captain?
Just imagine Maro Itoje captaining the 2021 British & Irish Lions against Siya Kolisi’s Springboks? What a statement that would make for next year’s hugely anticipated series. It is unlikely to happen given that Alun Wyn Jones, the overwhelming captaincy favourite is still in regal form. So, now that we have picked a team, we […] READ MORE
Can Wales Six Nations Grand Slam keep going to Paris showdown
Wales’ camp was surrounded by doom and gloom less than a fortnight ago, but now with two wins from two the words ‘Wales Six Nations Grand Slam’ are starting to be whispered with a little more vigour. A 21-16 win over Ireland in Cardiff in week one and a come from behind 25-24 victory over […] READ MORE