British and Irish Lions

Bath and Scotland fly-half Finn Russell has been nominated for Premiership Rugby player of the season. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Finn Russell nominated for prestigious award alongside fellow Lion

Glasgow Warriors' Scott Cummings has been called up to represent the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland star's Lions surprise after fearing call-up chances were over

Sir Ian McGeechan during a Guinness Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, on February 04, 2023, in London, England. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Former Scotland and Lions great diagnosed with prostate cancer

2025 British & Irish Lions captain for the tour of Australia, Maro Itoje.

Live stream of Lions squad announcement as Scots contingent await fate

Cramond residents enjoying the new social space

Scottish rugby legend toasts the launch of care home facility

Eben Etzebeth during the South Africa captain's media conference in Edinburgh.

South Africa have say on Finn Russell and Scotland’s ‘world class’ duo

Rory Sutherland of the British & Irish Lions is tackled by Franco Mostert during the first Test against South Africa in Cape Town in 2021.

Why South Africa return rekindles special memories for Scotland prop

Gregor Townsend and Zoe Smith, widow of former Scotland international Tom Smith.

Gregor Townsend to climb Japanese Alps in tribute to former team-mate

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham is fit and raring to go for the new URC season. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

‘Every player’s dream’ - Darcy Graham reveals ultimate ambition

Scotland's Finn Russell and Owen Farrell after the Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham in 2021. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finn Russell on his relationship with Owen Farrell and Lions tour prospects

Mosese Tuipulotu, with ball in hand, playing for the Waratahs against the Crusaders in a Super Rugby Pacific match at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama / AFP via Getty Images)

Why Scotland didn’t pick Mosese Tuipulotu for summer tour

Scotland wing Sean Maitland charges upfield during the Guinness Six Nations match against England at Twickenham on February 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

53-times capped Scotland winger calls time on his career

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 03: Finn Russell of the British and Irish Lions looks on during the Sigma Lions v British & Irish Lions tour match at Emirates Airline Park on July 03, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Finn Russell outlines ambitions for Lions tour and 2027 World Cup with Scotland

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson scores a try against Ospreys. The back-row forward has signed a new contract. (Picture: Ewan Bootman - SNS Group)

Hamish Watson signs new deal with Edinburgh, outlines trophy aim

Sir Ian McGeechan is joining Doncaster Knights. (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Sir Ian McGeechan lands new role role at Championship club

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Barry John has died aged 79, his family have said in a statement.

Remembering Barry John, Wales' mercurial No 10 who was rugby pop star

Louis Rees-Zammit has been released by his club Gloucester with immediate effect so the 22-year-old can pursue a career in the NFL.

Wales winger Rees-Zammit stuns rugby world by quitting sport to pursue NFL dream

A Lions women's team will take on the Black Ferns of New Zealand in 2027.

Lions announce historic women’s tour of New Zealand in 2027

Andy Farrell during the British and Irish Lions Head Coach announcement at One Creechurch Place, London. Pic: Yui Mok/PA Wire.

Andy Farrell set for Ireland sabbatical after being named Lions head coach

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is expected to take charge of the British & Irish Lions for the 2025 tour of Australia.

Andy Farrell set to be named Lions head coach for 2025 tour of Australia

JPR Williams in the red of Wales while playing against England in 1979 at Cardiff Arms Park. Wales won 27-3. (Photo by Colorsport/Shutterstock)

JPR Williams: Former Wales and Lions full-back dies aged 74

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland will play for Oyonnax this season.

Scotland prop Sutherland joins French Top 14 outfit Oyonnax on one-year deal

Retiring Hogg: My body just wouldn't let me play at World Cup

Scotland's Ewan Ashman against New Zealand's George Bower during an Autumn Nations Series match last November. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland to feature in new tournament alongside 6 Nations and SANZAAR sides

Rob Wainwright's son Alex follows in his father's footsteps to become a firefighter with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service)

Former Scottish rugby captain Rob Wainwright's son becomes firefighter

Scotland's Stuart Hogg recently reached the 100-cap mark earlier this month.

Scotland centurion Hogg explains retirement decision at end of World Cup

Finn Russell has been in inspired form for Scotland during the Six Nations.

Barring a stinker against Ireland, Finn Russell is surely the 6N's top player

Finn Russell, currently at Racing 92, will join Bath after the 2023 World Cup.

Russell signs for Bath - 'I'm ready for a new challenge'

Rob Wainwright (left) with the late Doddie Weir (far right)

Doddie Weir’s former teammate to continue to fundraise in his memory

Doddie Weir in action during a Rugby World Cup Sevens match against Argentina at Murrayfield in 1993 (Picture: Mike Hewitt/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

Scotsman Obituaries: Doddie Weir, Scottish rugby legend and MND campaigner

Doddie Weir was called a 'giant amongst big men' by his former team-mate Gavin Hastings.

'A giant amongst big men': Weir tributes pour in from rugby and sporting world

Former Scotland team doctor Donald Macleod presents Finn Russell with his first cap following his debut against the United States in Houston in 2014. Picture: Craig Watson/SNS

Donald Macleod: tributes to former Scotland doctor and SRU past president

Former Scotland team doctor Donald Macleod presents Finn Russell with his first cap following his debut against the United States in Houston in 2014. Picture: Craig Watson/SNS

Donald Macleod: tributes to former Scotland doctor and SRU past president

Phil Bennett, the pride of Wales, pictured in 1974 (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Phil Bennett: Tributes to Welsh rugby great who has died at 73

Scotland's Finn Russell was rested by Racing 92 after the Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finn Russell: 'Several reasons why this has not been my best season'

Tom Smith in action for the British & Irish Lions during the victorious tour of South Africa in 1997. Picture: David Rogers /Allsport

Tom Smith: Tributes to ‘greatest Scotland player of the professional era’

Glasgow Warriors' Ali Price is pictured after signing a new contract at the Hilton Glasgow. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ali Price: New Glasgow deal caps week to remember for Scotland star

Ernie MIchie was capped 15 times for Scotland between 1954 and 1957

Obituary: Ernie Michie, Scottish rugby internationalist with lifelong love of th...

Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus during a South Africa training session at Peffermill Playing Fields, on November 09, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

South Africa director of rugby Erasmus banned for Lions rant

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg is flanked in training by Finn Russell, left, and Ali Price. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Stuart Hogg wary of Boks’ ‘big angry men’ but Scotland weigh in heavier

Stuart Hogg during the Scotland team run at BT Murrayfield ahead of the Autumn Nations Series match against South Africa. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Stuart Hogg surprised ahead of creating rugby history against South Africa

Scotland great Sandy Carmichael pictured during the 1976/1977 season. Picture: SNS Group

Sandy Carmichael: One of Scotland’s bravest rugby players dies at age of 77
Sandy Carmichael, one of the most courageous forwards in Scottish rugby history, has died at the age of 77.

Jim Telfer working with the Scotland squad at Marr Rugby Club during the 1999 Rugby World Cup. Picture: PA

Jim Telfer is one of six new inductees into World Rugby Hall of Fame

Glasgow Warriors will welcome Zander Fagerson (left) and Ali Price back after their Lions stint. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Warriors return for Lions Price and Fagerson

Stuart Hogg is set to return for Exeter this weekend for the first time since his involvement in the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Hogg urged not to dwell on past as Scotland captain prepares for Exeter return

Sir Ian McGeechan is among a group of Lions legends calling on World Rugby to make the game safer. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lions legends call on World Rugby to make game safer 'before player dies on TV'

British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones speaks with his players after the 19-16 defeat by South Africa in the third Test.

How the Lions rated as South Africa won the third Test to clinch the series

Morne Steyn stepped off the bench to kick two penalties for South Africa and win the series against the Lions. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Finn Russell’s Lions heroics in vain as veteran Steyn clinches series for Boks

Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has been cleared to play in the third Test against South Africa. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Lions Tour 2021: Kyle Sinckler citing dismissed after biting allegation

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Lions name third Test team: Good news for Duhan van der Merwe, Ali Price

Scotland star Stuart Hogg takes on Lukhanyo Am during this weekend's match between the British and Irish Lions and South Africa in Cape Town

Watching paint dry is more exciting than watching the Lions - Readers' Letters

Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby, with Springboks captain Siya Kolisi. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Lions Tour 2021: Rassie Erasmus charged with misconduct over video rant

Kyle Sinckler, centre, in the thick of the action during the second Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Lions player cited for biting

British and Irish Lions' full back Stuart Hogg has issued a strongly worded statement.

Stuart Hogg denies biting during Lions' loss to South Africa in second Test

The British & Irish Lions team are challenged by a Zulu warrior prior to the second Test match defeat by South Africa in Cape Town. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

How the British and Irish Lions rated against South Africa in second Test defeat

Stuart Hogg did not get many opportunities to run with the ball during the first Test match against South Africa. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Stuart Hogg says he’s ‘hyper’ as Lions on cusp of a series win in South Africa

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