British and Irish Lions Rugby News

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  • Tuesday, 14. May, 2013
    Blades out to tame Lions

    Blades out to tame Lions

    Cam Blades has been confirmed as the coach of the Combined NSW-Queensland Country side to face the Lions.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013
    Sexton wanted Wilko on tour

    Sexton wanted Wilko on tour

    Leinster fly-half Jonny Sexton admits he was disappointed that Jonny Wilkinson was left out of the Lions squad.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013

    Healy - Hard to focus on club

    Cian Healy admits it will be hard for Leinster's British and Irish Lions contingent to focus on their double bid.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013

    Gatland hopeful on O'Driscoll

    Warren Gatland is hopeful that Brian O'Driscoll's latest injury is nothing to worry about ahead of the Lions tour.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013

    Gatland nervous for finalists

    Lions coach Warren Gatland admits he faces a nervous couple of weeks hoping star men avoid injuries in domestic finals.

  • Sunday, 12. May, 2013
    Flood hails Croft display

    Flood hails Croft display

    Tom Croft will report for British and Irish Lions duty on Monday after making a big statement about his Test credentials against Australia.

  • Thursday, 9. May, 2013
    Hibbard ready to slay demons

    Hibbard ready to slay demons

    Richard Hibbard is determined to put last summer's demons behind him when he travels to Australia with the Lions.

  • Wednesday, 8. May, 2013
    Rest will do Robshaw good - O'Shea

    Rest will do Robshaw good - O'Shea

    Conor O'Shea insists Chris Robshaw does not have to go on the England tour to remain in contention for a late British and Irish Lions call-up.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Lions apologise for tweets

    Lions apologise for tweets

    The British and Irish Lions on Tuesday apologised for "inapppropriate" material published on their official Twitter feed.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Jones in Baa-Baas squad

    Jones in Baa-Baas squad

    Wasps flanker Sam Jones is among the latest additions to the Barbarians squad to face England and the Lions.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    HSBC’s Lions Monthly, May

    The final piece of the British and Irish Lions puzzle was put in place last week when head coach Warren Gatland named the roster to travel to Australia this summer. This Lions Monthly looks at the roster and more…

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    O'Driscoll: I was never sure

    O'Driscoll: I was never sure

    British and Irish Lions legend Brian O'Driscoll has admitted he suffered nerves before being confirmed in the 2013 squad to tour Australia.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    Ashton: Lions 'did my head in'

    Ashton: Lions 'did my head in'

    England winger Chris Ashton admits trying to win a place in the Lions squad has affected his performances this season.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Warburton 'has rapport with refs'

    Warburton 'has rapport with refs'

    Sam Warburton's rapport with referees was a key factor in his appointment as Lions captain, according to head coach Warren Gatland.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013
    Halfpenny out to make an impact

    Halfpenny out to make an impact

    Leigh Halfpenny is determined to make his mark for the Lions in Australia, and erase his injury woes which blighted the tour of South Africa.