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Barry John, the former Wales fly-half who also played for the British and Irish Lions, excelling in a successful win over the All Blacks, has died at the age of 79

Joe Schmidt is the new head coach of Australia and his focus will be on the Lions tour in 2025, where he will face Andy Farrell, the man he hired whilst in charge of Ireland

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Owen Farrell looks to be heading to France amid rumours linking him with Racing 92 in a move which would stop him representing England, though he could still join dad Andy for the Lions

Andy Farrell has been confirmed as British and Irish Lions coach for the 2025 tour of Australia courtesy of his impressive work with Ireland, whom he led to a Six Nations Grand Slam last year

Williams won 55 Wales Caps and then started all eight Tests for the Lions during victorious tours of New Zealand and South Africa in 1971 and 1974 respectively

Former England captain admits he would be up for a third Lions tour of duty if selectors come calling in 2025

Former rugby union star Stuart Hogg quit the game earlier this year in order to focus on his family life but appears to have gone in a slightly different direction

Nine-match tour itinerary, featuring an historic fixture against a combined Australia -New Zealand side, revealed as Lions return to Oz for first time since 2013

Women's rugby union could be set to take a huge leap with the British and Irish Lions said to be looking at the possibility of forming a women's team and tour

The pressure is on for both Scotland and England ahead of Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham, and Gregor Townsend has detailed the reasoning behind some high-profile absences from his XV

Campbell Johnstone said he was 'living a lie' during his rugby career with the All Blacks and hopes that coming out as gay will help others in a similar position

The father of England captain Owen has taken Ireland to number one in world rankings, and would make a "phenomenal" Lions head coach to take on Eddie Jones' Australia in two years time

Winger David Duckham won 36 caps for England, scoring 10 tries, and also toured with the British and Irish Lions for their famous series win in New Zealand in 1971