The quadrennial assembly of Britain and Ireland’s best and brightest will add yet more meaning to the Six Nations as Lions selection looms large over the tournament. While it is, ultimately, the competition prize that players will be vying for,

ANDY FARRELL has named three members of his British & Irish Lions backroom team – turning to the IRFU for two of them. The Ireland head coach is on secondment from the national team as

David Nucifora, Aled Walters, Vinny Hammond appointed general manager, head of athletic performance, head of analysis respectively for 2025 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia; Sky Sports will e

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has officially appointed the first members of his backroom staff ahead of the tour to Australia.

The British and Irish Lions have confirmed three appointments to Andy Farrell’s backroom team for this summer's Tour to Australia. David Nucifora has come on board as General Manager, Performance – joining up with the touring group from Scottish Rugby, where he holds a similar role.

David Nucifora has been confirmed as a member of Andy Farrell's backroom team with the British and Irish Lions next summer, while Farrell has also included Aled Walters and Vinnie Hammond from his Irish rugby staff.

LIONS BOSS ANDY Farrell has confirmed the appointments of Ireland coaching staff members Aled Walters and Vinny Hammond to his touring set-up for the Lions, while former IRFU performance director David Nucifora will also joins Farrell’s group.