British and Irish Lions
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McGeechan: Gatland can lead Lions to victory
The tourists lost to the Brumbies yesterday but Geech reckons Gatty will get it done.
# british-and-irish-lions - Monday 17 June, 2013
Jamie Roberts set to miss first Wallabies Test
It’s another blow for Warren Gatland’s tourists ahead of next Saturday’s first Test with the Aussies.
Michael Cheika: Jonny Sexton gave me a ‘dirty look’ after Waratahs game
The former Leinster boss says the Wallabies will have to win the battle at the ruck to earn a series victory.
# british-and-irish-lions - Sunday 16 June, 2013
‘I’m more shocked than you’ — Shane Williams surprised by Lions call-up
The former Wales wing will start on Tuesday.
# british-and-irish-lions - Saturday 15 June, 2013
Lions still have more in their arsenal, says on-fire Davies
The Welshman insists the tourists could have scored more tries against the Waratahs today.
Breakfast with Lions: Cheika and chums ready as Seanie snuggles down
Can Simon Zebo force his way into the Test team? It’s all up for grabs as the Lions take on the NSW Waratahs in Sydney this morning.
# british-and-irish-lions - Friday 14 June, 2013
Simon Zebo: There’s an opportunity there to impress Gatland ahead of Wallabies clashes
The Munster man is out to impress in Sydney tomorrow morning.
The Lions are cheats, just like every other New Zealand side — Bob Dwyer
“You don’t have to be smart to cheat, you just have to be a cheat,” says Dwyer (possibly) while stirring a pot Down Under.
The first great flag of the Lions Tour has arrived
Of course it’s a Paulie flag.
Here’s your ‘Tommy Bowe Injury Update’ Pic of the Day
That and more of the behind-the-scenes goings on from Oz.
Genia working hard to sync up with ‘adaptable’ O’Connor
The young utility back is a minor fitness concern for Australia this week.
Kearney retains hope of pushing for Halfpenny’s place
“There is a lot to happen yet,” Kearney says. “I’m running perfectly, have no problems at all and I’m even happier than I expected to be.”
# british-and-irish-lions - Thursday 13 June, 2013
Aussies give Genia ‘Greatest Solo Try’ award, no sign of BO’D in Top 5
O’Driscoll’s wonder try in the First Test against the Wallabies was left on the cutting-room floor.
“I had to draw a line in the sand” – Wallaby fullback Beale on alcohol battle
The troubled Australian star insists he is 100% focused on delivering a Test Series win for his country.
Wallabies to give 50,000 free ‘Lion-hunter helmets’ to home fans at Tests
The Aussies are getting seriously worried about the ever-growing ‘Sea of Red’ Down Under.
In pictures: Kearney celebrates Lions call by sailing up a storm in Sydney
The fullback was the only Irish Lion let off the leash before Saturday’s big match.
View from Down Under: Aussies’ “British Lions’ whinge checklist”
‘The beer is too cold’ and ‘where’s the Irish in the title’.
Zebo, Heaslip, O’Connell and Sexton in Lions team to face Waratahs
Rob Kearney is named on the replacements bench for the make-or-break game in Sydney.
# british-and-irish-lions - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
Billy Twelvetrees called up to Lions squad
The Gloucester Rugby man has been in form for England.
In pictures: Lions hit the pool and beach for recovery session in Brisbane
We’ve got a couple of tickets to the gun show.
‘Intuition’ helping BOD and Jamie’s double-act to thrive
Brian O’Driscoll hopes that himself and Jamie Roberts will get another chance to show what they can do in midfield.
Opinion: Warburton has 60 minutes ‘Tah earn first Lions Test start
The Lions captain is testing Warren Gatland’s resolve but the Kiwi is not one to let outside pressures influence his thinking.
# british-and-irish-lions - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
Tommy Bowe on track for second Test return, says Warren Gatland
The tourists face the Wallabies in the second Test in Melbourne on 29 June.
Here are all 10 tries from the Lions’ rout of Combined Country this morning
Brian O’Driscoll, Conor Murray and Sean O’Brien were among the scorers in the 64-0 win.
Troubled Beale grateful to land Wallabies berth
The Melbourne Rebels utility was one of six players added to the final Wallabies squad for the three-Test series against the Lions.
The bizarre tale of the 1st Lions captain and his tragic drowning in Oz
Robert Seddon drowned in the middle of the 1888 tour to Australia.
‘Beaker’ Hogg thanks BOD as Farrell is clearly threatened by new out-half
The English 10 compared his half-back rival to a misfortunate, squeaky Muppet today. That’s nice of him.
Just 3 Irishmen in the Sky Sports starting Lions XV to face Australia
Paul Wallace, Scott Hastings, Dean Ryan and Scott Quinnell all had their say on the players best placed to start the First Test.
In pictures: Lions tear the Combined Country apart again
So that’s what 64-0 looks like.
No winners, no losers, just amateurs and pros as Lions run in 10 tries
There was precious little to be read into the tourists’ 64-0 win over Combined Country today.
As it happened: Lions v Combined Country XV, 2013 Tour
Four Irishmen were in the starting line-up as Warren Gatland gave another audition to Test match hopefuls.
New Lion Simon Zebo touches down in Australia and hits the beach
The Munster and Ireland winger looked fresh after his three-flight trek from Houston to Newcastle, Australia.
# british-and-irish-lions - Monday 10 June, 2013
Combined Country wary of Lions physicality
The Lions have beaten the Barbarians, Western Force and Queensland Reds in their first three games.
Lions starting places still up for grabs, says Andy Farrell
The next hurdle for the Lions will be a combined NSW and Queensland Country side tomorrow.
Horwill confirmed as Wallabies skipper for Lions series
Whether it’s Paulie or Sam Warburton leading the Lions, we now know who they’ll face on Saturday week.
# british-and-irish-lions - Sunday 9 June, 2013
Waratahs game will showcase majority of Test XV – Gatland
Meanwhile, Brian O’Driscoll hailed the manner in which he Lions soaked up pressure against the Reds.
Dr Eanna Falvey: Lightweight boots play a huge part in players sustaining foot injuries
The Ireland and Lions team doctor reveals a senior Ireland rugby player had to give up a lucrative deal as his boots were leading to injuries.
# british-and-irish-lions - Saturday 8 June, 2013
Lions win what the doctor ordered, but they pay the price
Three players crucial to the Lions’ chances are homeward bound from Australia.
The winners and losers from the Lions’ hard-fought win over the Reds
A win over an impressive team, but not much to celebrate.
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