British and Irish Lions

It extends their current contract by four years and covers television, radio and online services.

"We promised that we would use the BBC's unparalleled radio, TV, online and interactive services to boost interest in rugby - and we have delivered," said BBC director of sport Peter Salmon.

John Feehan, chief executive of the RBS 6 Nations Championship, said: "We are delighted to continue our successful partnership with the BBC.

"The tremendous resources and work the BBC has put into the RBS 6 Nations Championship this past year has helped to drive the interest in rugby, for what is truly the greatest annual rugby competition in the world."

Lions skipper Sam Warburton says the lessons he and his Welsh colleagues learnt in Australia last summer will stand them in good stead for their return visit with Britain and Ireland's elite next month.

Tom Youngs has enjoyed a remarkable rise to the top of the British & Irish game but he won't be resting on his laurels ahead of his first Lions adventure.

Check out the video from the day the HSBC Cubs met The British & Irish Lions at the Vale of Glamorgan in a day they will remember for the rest of their lives.