Lions

'Bordeaux. To Lose. Tulon. Claremont.': Squidge Rugby Maps a Lions Tour of France

Squidge Rugby has waded into rugby's most controversial idea - sending the British and Irish Lions to France instead of the southern hemisphere - and put together what a 10-game itinerary could actually look like. The takeaway: Toulouse, Bordeaux, Toulon and Clermont as the marquee club fixtures, a Pro D2 invitational XV as a midweek bruiser, and three Tests likely shared between the Stade de France, Marseille and possibly the Camp Nou.

Rugby Union · 5/7/2026

Halfpenny Retires: 'It's Always Going to Be Difficult to Walk Away'

Wales and British & Irish Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny will retire at the end of the 2025-26 season after an 18-year career, with Cardiff Rugby confirming the 101-cap legend will hang up his boots at the club where it all began.

Rugby Union · 5/5/2026

'An Era of Opportunity': Rugby Australia Bank Record $70.6m Surplus After Lions Bonanza

Rugby Australia has unveiled a record $70.6 million operating surplus for 2025, cleared its credit facility ahead of schedule and locked in $31.4 million in cash reserves on the back of a blockbuster British and Irish Lions tour. Chief executive Phil Waugh and chair Daniel Herbert say the result hands Australian rugby a clean slate ahead of home World Cups in 2027 and 2029, even if the warning lights have not all switched off.

Rugby Union · 4/25/2026

'That's Crazy. Story.': Lions Hit Top of Two Cents Rugby's URC Power Rankings for First Time

The Emirates Lions have climbed to the top of Two Cents Rugby's URC Power Rankings for the first time since Super Rugby, with Connacht's six-game winning streak the other surprise story of Round 15.

Rugby Union · 4/22/2026

Lions Hold Firm at Ellis Park to Defeat Edinburgh Rugby

The Lions secured a home victory over Edinburgh Rugby at Ellis Park in the United Rugby Championship 2026, finishing first ahead of the visitors. With limited event data available, the key takeaway was the Lions’ efficient use of home advantage and their ability to stay ahead of Edinburgh throughout the contest.

Rugby · 3/21/2026

Lions Hold Firm at Ellis Park to See Off Edinburgh

The Lions secured a classified home victory over Edinburgh at Ellis Park on Saturday in the 2026 season, finishing first ahead of the visiting side. With limited result data available, the key takeaway was the Lions’ ability to turn home advantage into a controlled, authoritative win while Edinburgh had to settle for second.

Rugby · 3/21/2026

Glasgow Set the Pace as URC Title Race Tightens Behind Them

Glasgow Warriors lead the 2025-26 URC standings on 50 points, four clear of the Stormers, with Ulster, Leinster, Cardiff Blues, Munster and the Lions tightly packed behind. The title race remains open, but Glasgow’s small cushion gives them an early advantage in a table where bonus points could prove decisive. The battle for top-four and play-off places is especially intense, with just four points separating third from seventh and the Bulls and Connacht level on 35 around the cut line. Further down, Ospreys, Sharks and Benetton are still within reach of the top eight, while Edinburgh, Scarlets and Dragons need a significant surge to revive their campaigns.

Rugby · 6/15/2025