Jason robinson

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THE BIG INTERVIEW

From rugby league star to British & Irish Lions icon

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Rugby World Magazine

WILLIE JOHN McBRIDE reminisces on the amateur tours – and gives his verdict on the class of 2025

Despite losing the series, the 2001 Lions tour created legends we remember to this day

Rugby’s most outspoken and influential journalist

THE FORMER LIONS FULL-BACK IS ENJOYING THE TRANSITION FROM PLAYER TO PUNDIT

A TWO-TIME TOUR CAPTAIN WHO RETIRED UNDEFEATED AS A BRITISH & IRISH LION, THE WELSHMAN IS ONE OF THE GREATS

Several players born and bred overseas are now Lions. What does it mean to them to wear red?

WILLIE JOHN McBRIDE reminisces on the amateur tours – and gives his verdict on the class of 2025

Despite losing the series, the 2001 Lions tour created legends we remember to this day

Rugby’s most outspoken and influential journalist

THE FORMER LIONS FULL-BACK IS ENJOYING THE TRANSITION FROM PLAYER TO PUNDIT

A TWO-TIME TOUR CAPTAIN WHO RETIRED UNDEFEATED AS A BRITISH & IRISH LION, THE WELSHMAN IS ONE OF THE GREATS

Several players born and bred overseas are now Lions. What does it mean to them to wear red?