Australia: Combined Wallabies and All Blacks team could face British & Irish Lions in 2025

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has revealed that the Wallabies and All Blacks could field a combined team to face the British and Irish Lions in 2025.

Ieuan Evans: Former Wales captain named as new British and Irish Lions chairman

Ex-Lions and Wales wing Ieuan Evans will succeed Jason Leonard as the chairman of the British & Irish Lions board as of October 1, 2022.

Jamie Roberts: Wales and Lions legend announces retirement

Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Jamie Roberts has announced that he has hung up his boots, calling time on a glittering rugby career.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Bulls’ epic victory, Danny Care’s England recall and Ethan Blackadder’s injury blow

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Phil Bennett: Former Wales and British & Irish Lions fly-half dies aged 73

Scarlets have announced that legendary Wales and British and British and Irish Lions fly-half Phil Bennett has passed away at the age of 73.

Wales: George North shocked but ‘chuffed’ by call-up after injury struggles

Ospreys centre George North has revealed his surprise after being included in Wayne Pivac’s Wales squad for their tour to South Africa.

Premiership: Anthony Watson and Jimmy Gopperth join Leicester

Leicester have brought in Anthony Watson and Jimmy Gopperth, as well as re-signing Chris Ashton and Richard Wigglesworth for next season.

Tom Youngs: Leicester Tigers, England and Lions tourist retires with immediate effect

Ex-England and British & Irish Lions hooker Tom Youngs has retired from rugby, his Premiership club side Leicester Tigers has confirmed.

Commentary, production teams and viewing facilities; the complex world of matchday officiating in rugby union

Planet Rugby features writer James While studies the complex world of a match official team on game day and the pressures they face.

Steve Thompson: England legend reveals he was put on suicide watch

World Cup winner Steve Thompson has revealed he was put on suicide watch, with the England legend suffering with early onset dementia.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Champions Cup star performers, unbeatable England and reckless red cards

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Sunday Social: Debate over the GOAT, box office moments and a rush of blood to the head

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union.

Sam Simmonds: Exeter Chiefs number eight says Lions tour reignited his love for Test rugby

Exeter Chiefs number eight Sam Simmonds said the 2021 trip to South Africa with the British and Irish Lions reignited his love for Test rugby.

Sean O’Brien: Former British and Irish Lions flanker to retire from rugby

London Irish flanker Sean O'Brien will be retiring from rugby union after having spent time with Leinster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions.

Tom Smith: Paying tribute to Scotland’s ‘greatest player of the professional era’

Planet Rugby pays tribute to Scotland and Lions legend Tom Smith.

Tom Smith: Former Scotland and British & Irish Lions front-row dies aged 50

Rugby suffered a huge loss on Wednesday when ex-Scotland and British and Irish Lions front-row Tom Smith passed away at the age of 50.

Premiership: Anthony Watson linked with Leicester

Anthony Watson is being chased by Sale Sharks, Wasps and Leicester Tigers, with the latter club the most likely destination for the Bath wing.

George North: Comeback before end of season not ruled out

George North could yet make a comeback this season despite suffering a rocky road in his recovery from a serious injury suffered last year.

On this day: Former England and Lions prop Jason Leonard retires from Test rugby

Ex-England, British & Irish Lions and Harlequins prop Jason Leonard announced his retirement from Test rugby on this day in 2004, aged 35.

Rassie Erasmus: ‘People think I leaked that video but I didn’t’

Rassie Erasmus has opened up on the controversial video that earned him a suspension from World Rugby, saying he did not leak the video.

Exclusive: Ireland and Munster stalwart CJ Stander has ‘no regrets’ about rugby retirement

South African rugby writer Craig Lewis speaks to ex-Ireland and Munster number eight CJ Stander about his retirement call and life after rugby.

Steve Black: Tributes pour in from former rugby and football internationals

The news of renowned coach Steve Black's passing, aged 64, has come as a shock and tributes have poured in from rugby union and football.

Steve Black: Rugby mourns death of former Lions, Wales and Newcastle Falcons coach

Rugby union mourns the death of former Lions coach Steve Black.

Marcus Smith: England fly-half determined to remain grounded despite fine Six Nations form

Despite catching the eye with outstanding performances for England in this year's Six Nations, Marcus Smith is determined to keep grounded.

Ireland: Jack Conan can’t wait to start Six Nations opener against Wales at packed Aviva Stadium

Ireland number eight Jack Conan speaks about his excitement of running out in front of supporters in their Six Nations clash with Wales.

Tom Kiernan: Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions captain passes away

The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced the passing of former Ireland and British and Irish Lions captain and full-back Tom Kiernan.

Kyle Sinckler: The maturing England prop opens up ahead of Scotland opener in Six Nations

Planet Rugby's James While caught up with the England and Bristol Bears front-row as he eases into his sixth season of Six Nations rugby.

Rory Sutherland exclusive: Scotland prop opens up on the Lions and moving to Worcester Warriors

Planet Rugby features writer James While talks to Scotland, Worcester and British & Irish Lions prop Rory Sutherland ahead of the Six Nations.

Planet Rugby’s year-end feature collection

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Eddie Jones rules out coaching Lions in 2025

Eddie Jones has ruled out coaching the British and Irish Lions in future claiming Andy Farrell or Gregor Townsend are a better fit for the role.