Lions Head for The Lucky Country

Gareth Thomas backs Wales player to shine for British & Irish Lions this summer

Thomas believes Tomos Williams could be a match-winner for the Lions in Australia

‘It wasn’t supposed to be a jibe’ – Joe Schmidt clarifies comments about Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipolotu

Joe Schmidt insists he did not mean to criticise Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu when he referred to them as “a Southern Hemisphere centre partnership” when they were selected to play for the Lions against Argentina last week.

About Schmidt: Facing the challenge of the Lions

After 18 months of intense planning, Joe Schmidt is about to lead the Wallabies into a British and Irish Lions series. And he is determined for the tour to not turn toxic.

Lions head for The Lucky Country

Lions midfielder Bundee Aki celebrates with team-mates after scoring a try in the test against Argentina in Dublin. PHOTOS: REUTERS The Lions are coming. Not to New Zealand — the next scheduled visit here from the British and Irish side is not until 29 — but Australia is close enough. Hayden Meikle offers a guide to the anticipated tour down under.

British & Irish Lions: Rating the tour games in Australia

The Lions boss is worried about the competitiveness of Australia's Super Rugby teams; so how do they really stack up?

'Specific' captains and the other big ref focuses for Lions series

20-minute red cards are now in play for all of professional rugby.