Category Archives: Lions
Historic Rugby Internationals: South Africa v British Isles, 1974
Rugby history beckoned at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on Saturday July 27th 1974. The British Lions were playing the 22nd and final match of their tour and they had won all their previous matches… Continue reading
Flying Lions: Louis Greig
Flying Lions: Louis Greig
Continuing our series of biographies by David Smith, covering some of the British & Irish Lions who served with the RAF. Continue reading
Flying Lions: Elfed Jones
Flying Lions: Elfed Jones
Continuing our series of biographies by David Smith, covering some of the British & Irish Lions who served with the RAF.
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Lest We Forget – Charlie Adamson (British Lions) 17/09/1918
“A most popular personality, a fine centre, and…the most effective kick, drop or punt the club [Bristol] so far had had.” Continue reading
Flying Lions: Peter Larter
Flying Lions – Peter Larter
Continuing our series of biographies by David Smith, covering some of the British & Irish Lions who served with the RAF. Continue reading
Flying Lions: Ken Jones
Flying Lions: Ken Jones
Continuing our series of biographies by David Smith, covering some of the British & Irish Lions who served with the RAF.
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Remembering South Africa’s International Debut
127 years ago, 21 British rugby players set sail to South Africa, captained by Scotland’s Bill Maclagan. Continue reading
