XV-a-Side Rugby Column: Finn Russell Stars as Lions Secure Big Win

Bridge of Allan rugby star makes perfect start in Lions shirt for Aussie tour

Finn Russell has been busy orchestrating the famous select side as they took on a pair of domestic sides in Australia.

XV-a-Side rugby column: Finn Russell stars as Lions secure big win

Here is this week’s XV-a-Side column, created in partnership with charity Rugby Memories Scotland.

Nine Irish players could feature in Lions Test XV, but one Leinster star could miss out

This Lions tour is travelling at a furious pace and it now just two-and-a-half weeks until the first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane.  On Wednesday morning, Andy Farrell’s side hit a half-century mark for the second time in four days against midweek opposition as the Queensland Reds – after a bright start – wilted and suffered the same fate as Western Force in Perth.  Once again, it was a mixed bag from the tourists. When the Lions hit th…

Irish rugby stars celebrate with little ones after Lions game

It's a proud day for Irish rugby stars who beat the Australian side on the British and Irish Lions Tour, and their victory was made sweeter by the arrival of some very special supporters. Some of the stars' families made the journey to Oz to watch the team play against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane, lining out in the Suncorp Stadium in red jerseys to cheer on their loves as they secured another win. Today's top videos The ladies and their lit…