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Tom Curry counting on experience against South Africa for World Cup semi-final

Curry played in England’s 2019 final defeat but has beaten the Boks with both England and the British and Irish Lions.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Wallabies left in shade having missed chance to shine

After a weekend in which the AFL and NRL delivered thrilling grand finals, Australian rugby laments the lost opportunity of its worst World Cup campaign.

AAP · Oct 2, 2023

Former Wales captain and coach Clive Rowlands dies aged 85

Rowlands also managed the British and Irish Lions and served as president of the Welsh Rugby Union.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023

Wales great Alun Wyn Jones to captain Barbarians against World XV at Twickenham

Jones called time on his international career on Friday after winning 170 caps for Wales and the British and Irish Lions.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Wales international Josh Navidi forced into immediate retirement

The former British & Irish Lion suffered a neck injury last summeragainst South Africa

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Wales international Josh Navidi forced to retire with serious neck injury

The 32-year-old sustained the injury playing against South Africa last July.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

On this day in 2005: Andy Farrell signs for Saracens to switch rugby codes

Great Britain rugby league captain Andy Farrell switched codes to union and signed for Saracens on this day in 2005.The Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed Farrell’s three-year contract with Sarries.Current Ireland head coach Farrell had enjoyed 13 heavily-decorated years at Wigan, winning 34 caps for Great Britain and 11 for…

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023