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Patterson stars as Edinburgh beat Lions
A sparkling display from scrum-half Hector Patterson inspires Edinburgh to a comfortable URC victory over Lions.
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Wales great Evans to leave role as Lions chairman
British and Irish Lions are looking for a new chair as former Wales captain Ieuan Evans' term comes to an end after almost four years.
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Tributes to Andrews before Champions Cup matches
Lions and Sale Sharks are among the clubs to pay tribute to Hyron Andrews at their matches on Saturday, following the South African's death aged 31.
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South African rugby player Hyron Andrews dies in France ahead of Champions Cup debut
Hyron Andrews, a 31-year-old rugby player for the Lions team, was found dead at a hotel in France on Friday, the day before the South African club are due to play La Rochelle in the Champions Cup. The match will go ahead in his honour, his team said.
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Rew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies
The elevation of teenager Thomas Rew to Lions captain is a further sign of the high regard he is held in by the England hierarchy and follows him being given his first senior call-up and central contract.
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Lions to make history with France game in Cardiff
The British and Irish Lions are to take on France at Cardiff's Principality Stadium before their historic three-Test 2027 tour to New Zealand.
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Football: Lions of the Atlas or Teranga, who will (definitely) champion of Africa?
Ten months after the CAN 2025 final, the Arbitral Tribunal for Sport (TAS) examined Senegal's appeal against Morocco's victory on a green carpet on Thursday, hoping to decide quickly.
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"For the Honour of Africa": after the hearing at TAS, Morocco and Senegal await the verdict
Who in Morocco or Senegal will be champion of Africa? After the hearing before the Arbitral Tribunal for Sport, supporters of the Lions of the Atlas and those of the Teranga now await the decision on the final of CAN 2025, won on the ground by the Senegalese and then on the green carpet by the Moroccans.
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Scientists changed how zoo lions eat. Their wild side came out
Giving zoo lions whole carcasses on a feast-and-fast schedule appears to bring out more natural behavior. The lions spent nearly three times longer feeding, engaged in more tearing and manipulating of food, and rested more heavily after meals. Their activity then increased gradually during the fasting period, closely resembling the rhythm seen in wild lions.
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Ospreys hit by Lions' second-half show of power
Ospreys beaten in Johannesburg after six-try Lions turn around half-time deficit in the United Rugby Championship.
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CAN 2027: Lions, Leopards and Elephants on the starting line
CAN 2027 special programme, dedicated to new developments on the benches and in the staff of the major teams of the African continent.
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CAN 2027 eliminations: Mozambique hangs Senegal for Patrick Vieira's premiere
Senegal conceded the draw against Mozambique on Friday at Maputo's Zimpeto stadium for the first day of Group J counting for the CAN 2027 playoffs. For Patrick Vieira's premiere on the Senegalese bench, the Lions of the Teranga did not manage to get off the scoreboard, letting the Mambas finally return to the score.
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African selections start their qualifying campaign at CAN 2027
Worn by the continental sacre of the women's section in August, who came to present his trophy at Garoua, Cameroon's Indomptable Lions began their qualifying campaign at CAN 2027 with a 3-1 victory against the Comoros. A good start for Cameroon, which did not participate in the World Cup last summer.
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Lions tour a 'top goal' for Wales prop Tuipulotu
Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu says selection for next year's inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour is among her top rugby priorities.
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CAN 2027 - Senegal: Patrick Vieira announces his first list
For his debut at the head of the Teranga Lions, Patrick Vieira called 29 players for the next CAN 2027 playoffs. Sadio Mané, a package due to a physical problem, is absent from this first selection, which includes the new defender Malang Sarr.
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Senegal: Patrick Vieira unveils his first list at the head of the Lions of Teranga
Patrick Vieira unveiled his first list with Senegal for the CAN 2027 playoffs. Sadio Mané, absent for a physical problem, is not part of it. The breeder summons 29 players, with the cadres and new ones called Malang Sarr.
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London Lions set for NBA test as British basketball bids to step up
The 2026-27 Super League Basketball season gets under way on Friday - and could be the most competitive in a generation, according to Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake.
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Allen shines as Bills beat Lions in new stadium
Josh Allen stars as the Buffalo Bills score six touchdowns to beat the Detroit Lions 41-31 in the new Highmark Stadium.