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Every sportsperson named in the New Year Honours list 2025

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The Independent UK

Gerald Davies left ‘dumbstruck’ and ‘humbled’ by knighthood in New Year Honours

The former Wales and British and Irish Lions wing also served as Welsh Rugby Union president.

The Independent UK

A big goal – Immanuel Feyi-Waboso keen to make British and Irish Lions tour

The Exeter wing has made a rapid impression at the top level.

The Independent UK

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Andy Farrell: Becoming British and Irish Lions head coach is ‘magical’

The 48-year-old Englishman was chosen by a committee comprising of Brian O’Driscoll, Ieuan Evans, Nigel Redman and Sir Ian McGeechan.

The Independent UK

Dafydd James reveals dementia diagnosis as brain injury claim group grows to 380

The former Wales and British and Irish Lions star has joined the player lawsuit.

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions open door to first ever women's tour - 130 years after men's team

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

Daily Mirror

Gatland drops Lions trio for Scotland Six Nations trip

London (AFP) - Wales coach Warren Gatland has dropped three British and Irish Lions forwards -- Alun Wyn Jones, Taulupe Faletau and Justin Tipuric -- from a revamped starting lineup for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland.

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Gatland drops Lions trio from Wales starting lineup for Scotland trip

London (AFP) - Wales coach Warren Gatland has dropped three British and Irish Lions forwards -- Alun Wyn Jones, Taulupe Faletau and Justin Tipuric -- from a revamped starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland.

AFP

Lions challenge a lure as Tupou weighs rugby future

Taniela Tupou has speculated on his future in Australian rugby with a desire to wear the gold jersey against the British and Irish Lions in 2025 a factor.

AAP

Rugby stars to cycle 555 miles in 48 hours for Doddie Weir fundraising event

Doddie Aid has raised £1.5 million for motor neurone disease research so far this year.

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton opens up on Warren Gatland relationship after painful Lions snub

The veteran fly-half was devastated to be overlooked for the 2021 tour of South Africa

The Independent UK

The new life of Hadleigh Parkes as Welsh players sound him out about moving to Japan

He played a key role in Wales' 2019 Grand Slam

Wales Online

'Outstanding' Andy Farrell backed for Lions job by Welsh legend Sam Warburton

The legendary Welsh flanker believes the Irish boss is the obvious choice to lead the lions in 2025.

Irish Mirror

England and Lions rugby great David Duckham dies aged 76

England great David Duckham has died aged 76.

Evening Standard

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Daily Mirror

England and Lions rugby great David Duckham dies aged 76 as tributes flood in

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

The National (Scotland)

Southern Knights appoint Alan Tait as head coach

ALAN TAIT, a former Scotland and British and Irish Lions star, has been unveiled as the new head coach of the Southern Knights Super6 team, starting…

The National (Scotland)

'A true trailblazer': Tributes as Ken Scotland dies aged 86

FORMER Scotland and British and Irish Lions full-back Ken Scotland has died at the age of 86, the Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

Ali Price stays positive despite frustration over substitution role

Ali Price was a British and Irish Lions Test player in 2021 and has been firmly established as Scotland’s first choice scrum-half since Greig…

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Daily Mirror

Qatar looks to capitalise on World Cup success by 'hosting British and Irish Lions Test'

Qatar have built some momentum following the success of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and in the coming years British rugby fans may find themselves on a plane there to watch the Lions

Irish Mirror

Scottish star Finn Russell to sign for Bath after 2023 Rugby World Cup

The British and Irish Lions star will leave current club Racing 92 at the end of this season.

Evening Standard

Warren Gatland doesn’t rule out fifth British and Lions coaching stint after Wales return

Warren Gatland has refused to rule out coaching on a fifth British and Irish Lions tour in Australia in 2025.

The Guardian - UK

‘Force of nature’: ex-rugby player Doddie Weir leaves lasting legacy, say admirers

Scotland and British and Irish Lions legend died over the weekend from motor neurone disease

Daily Mirror

Warren Gatland slams 'indefensible' behaviour of South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus

Former Wales head coach Warren Gatland has criticised South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus for his habit of critiquing refereeing decisions against his side via social media

AFP

Wallabies-All Blacks combined team could play Lions - reports

Sydney (AFP) - The Wallabies and All Blacks are in talks to form a joint team to face the British and Irish Lions in a one-off Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2025, reports said Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Listen to Doddie Weir and ensure access to MND research funding, Tory MP says

The former Scotland and British and Irish Lions lock revealed in June 2017 that he was suffering from the disease.

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