Lions 2013
# lions-2013 - Today’s News
3 Irish families had the British and Irish Lions over for dinner last night
Dairygold, breadrolls and blackcurrant juice — we treat them well in Ireland.
Aussie legend Tim Horan fronts Fox campaign to drown Lions’ Sea of Red
Brian O’Driscoll’s role model wants Australians to get rid of everything red this summer.
It would be devastating if Leinster lost the Pro12 Final – Cian Healy
The prop insists all excitement of a Lions call-up has been shelved until his team wins a double this weekend.
# lions-2013 - Yesterday’s News
Twix aside, Jamie Roberts just had an awful day at Carton House
The home of this year’s Irish Open was trampled by a load of Lions today.
Lions have edge over Australia if they can bond quickly – Ieuan Evans
The former Wales and Lions winger believes a squad mentality is the most important aspect
‘Lions Are Just Big Pussies’ t-shirts going down a storm in Australia
The last time a country made such bold claims was in 1997 and we all know what happened next…
Digby Ioane knee op forces Wallabies rethink on wing
The break-dancer is broken.
No doubt about it now as Chris Robshaw revealed as 1st Lions stand-by
Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree said Craig Gilroy and Donnacha Ryan had both been close to selection.
‘Watch this space’ for O’Brien in Pro12 Final after miracle injury recovery
Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree says the back-row’s participation in the Pro12 Final is up to the player and Leinster.
# lions-2013 - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
‘O’Brien is beef and I’m cattle’: Lydiate keen to link up with his Irish equivalent
The Paris-bound flanker even offered to give Sean O’Brien a hand on the farm, if he needs it.
Lions ‘ready to play’ after added pressure of open day
Forwards coach Graham Rowntree noted that the extra eyes scrutinising his pack’s line-out is exactly what the squad needs.
Look how much fun Paul O’Connell had at Lions training today
‘I’ve got Jack Johnson and Tom O’Leary waitin’ for ya…right here.’
Hogg happy to ‘jump in’ to any position available
The Scotland star is enjoying time at number 10 in training this week. The same can’t be said for his mascot-minding duty.
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Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
‘I’m rooming with Conor this week so he might have a broken leg’ – Mike Philips
The “chilled” Welsh scrumhalf had no idea who Australia named in their Lions squad at the weekend.
O’Connell calling for greater effort to unite young Lions
The lock has had no trouble gelling with new captain, Sam Warburton. And he joined his room-mate in demanding improved morale.
Gatland yet to speak to O’Driscoll after Schmidt gives him wrong phone number
The Lions coach revealed that Leinster chief Joe Schmidt short-changed him on the centre’s phone number.
# lions-2013 - Monday 20 May, 2013
Racing will get their money’s worth out of ROG – O’Connell
The Munster, Ireland and Lions lock says Munster will be a strange place without Ronan O’Gara around.
Captain Warburton happy to stand back as ‘leader’ O’Connell guides Lions teammates
The Welshman is hoping to rediscover the form that led his country to a World Cup semi-final and Grand Slam.
All work, no play and Jonny Wilkinson raises tension as Lions land in Ireland
As Sam Warburton called for a bit more craic in the squad, Warren Gatland cut a frustrated figure discussing a potential 38th man.
Pssst! Just between us, The Lions are in town
Check out the rims that Warren G and the boys brought over.
# lions-2013 - Sunday 19 May, 2013
Lions coming to Australia to strangle the creative Wallaby spirit: Bob Dwyer
The World Cup-winning coach believes current boss Robbie Deans should have selected Quade Cooper in his 25-man squad.
“If the Lions called Donnacha Ryan up tomorrow, he could play”
Ireland coach Les Kiss says the Munster lock has been rested from summer tour duty but would be ready to play Australia.
Quade Cooper left out of Australia squad for Lions Tour
Inspirational and abrasive flanker George Smith will miss the tour after a knee ligament injury.
# lions-2013 - Saturday 18 May, 2013
Open thread: Unload all of your Munster v Leinster grievances here
Ahead of the Lions tour, we are giving you the chance to get everything off your chest.
# lions-2013 - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll signs on for 1 more year with Leinster and Ireland
Ring the church bells, bake a cake, take the day off work — this is amazing news.
According to Jamie Heaslip, it’s the Irish and British Lions
The Ireland captain could be on to something.
# lions-2013 - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Cutting it tight: Bowe eager for involvement before Lions Tests
The Ulster wing is grateful for the confidence Warren Gatland has shown in him.
# lions-2013 - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Aussie outhalf James O’Connor gets knocked into next week
Brian O’Driscoll and Jamie Roberts will be licking their Lions lips.
Lions worry for Australia’s James O’Connor after shoulder injury
The 22-year-old will be out of action until the end of the month after receiving a blow against Auckland Blues.
O’Driscoll and D’Arcy major fitness worries for Amlin Cup Final
The outside and inside centres are suffering from respective back and calf injuries.
# lions-2013 - Saturday 11 May, 2013
‘If Brian can retain enough spark then Roberts could be astonishing again’
Sky Sports pundits Paul Wallace and Stuart Barnes have backed the duo to flummox the Aussies this summer.
# lions-2013 - Friday 10 May, 2013
Missing out on Lions captaincy might be a blessing — O’Driscoll
“Not being captain definitely does take a pressure off you,” says four-time tourist Brian O’Driscoll as he looks ahead to Australia.
‘Everyone wants to go out on their own terms’: Fergie’s farewell gives BOD plenty to ponder
Brian O’Driscoll on Ireland’s new boss, Leinster’s new boss — and whether or not he’ll be around to work with them next season.
Craig Gilroy not expecting Lions stand-by role but focused on Ulster success
“It’s been a good, but also a strange, season.”
# lions-2013 - Thursday 9 May, 2013
‘IRFU didn’t rate me as highly as I rated myself’ – Jonny Sexton on Metro move
The outgoing Leinster outhalf was eager to sign a four-year contract with his home province.
# lions-2013 - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
Tom Croft to edge Sean O’Brien out of Lions back row – Scott Quinnell
The former Wales and Lions international believes Warren Gatland will rely heavily on his touring Welshmen.
Joe Schmidt should have been the Lions head coach – Stuart Barnes
The former England international and current Sky Sports pundit feels the Kiwi is the top coach in Europe.
Lions hopefuls Ashton and Robshaw left out of England summer tour
Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care has also been omitted from the two-Test trip to Argentina.




























































