Category Archives: Lions
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
Flying Lions: Bleddyn Williams
Flying Lions: Bleddyn Williams
Continuing our series of biographies by David Smith, covering some of the British & Irish Lions who served with the RAF. Continue reading
Flying Lions: Rory Underwood
Flying Lions: Rory Underwood
First of a series of biographies by David Smith, covering some of the British & Irish Lions who served with the RAF. Continue reading
How the 1950 British and Irish Lions prepared for their trip to New Zealand
A Lions tour involves vast amounts of preparation and a numerous tactical discussions. Ahead of this year’s tour in New Zealand, let’s take a look at how things were done nearly seventy years ago.
