Royal London, the mutual life, pensions and investment company, is in conversation with the British and Irish Lions Board about the feasibility of mounting a first women’s tour. I presented my views on the subject when it first reared its head back in 2019. Then, as no further news was forthcoming, I took matters into

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One of the unfulfilled dreams of women’s rugby It wasn’t just the pandemic that put thoughts of a first-ever Women’s Lions tour on hold. It faces huge problems of sustainability. Where would they tour, who would come to watch in sufficient numbers to ensure financial well-being? Let’s put aside this pointless questioning and select two

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