British and Irish Lions Rugby News

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  • Monday, 10. June, 2013
    Farrell - Lions not paranoid

    Farrell - Lions not paranoid

    Andy Farrell says there is no paranoia in the Lions camp regarding the apparent surveillance of their playing movements.

  • Monday, 10. June, 2013
    Farrell plays down injuries

    Farrell plays down injuries

    Lions assistant coach Andy Farrell has played down the severity of injuries to Jonny Sexton and his son, Owen.

  • Monday, 10. June, 2013
    Australia name Horwill captain

    Australia name Horwill captain

    James Horwill has been confirmed as Australia's captain for the series with the Lions which starts later this month.

  • Sunday, 9. June, 2013
    North: Let's turn on the style

    North: Let's turn on the style

    George North wants the British and Irish Lions to gain marks for style as well as physical power on their tour of Australia.

  • Sunday, 9. June, 2013
    Gatland pleased with progress

    Gatland pleased with progress

    Warren Gatland has declared himself "very, very happy'' with the opening phase of his British and Irish Lions squad's Australia tour.

  • Sunday, 9. June, 2013
    Bowe not ruled out of Lions tour

    Bowe not ruled out of Lions tour

    The British and Irish Lions have not ruled Tommy Bowe out of their tour plans despite the Irish star undergoing surgery.

  • Sunday, 9. June, 2013
    North: Lions must be cunning

    North: Lions must be cunning

    British & Irish Lions wing George North believes the tourists must find flair to supplement their brawn.

  • Sunday, 9. June, 2013
    Corbisiero out to take chance

    Corbisiero out to take chance

    Alex Corbisiero is determined to make the most of his Lions chance after travelling 8,000 miles to join the squad.

  • Sunday, 9. June, 2013
    Corbisiero to make Lions debut

    Corbisiero to make Lions debut

    England prop Alex Corbisiero will make his British and Irish Lions debut against a Combined Country XV in Newcastle on Tuesday.

  • Sunday, 9. June, 2013
    Zebo summoned to Australia

    Zebo summoned to Australia

    Ireland winger Simon Zebo has been called into the Lions squad as cover for injured compatriot Tommy Bowe.

  • Saturday, 8. June, 2013
    O'Connell: Lions will move on

    O'Connell: Lions will move on

    Paul O'Connell delivered an onwards and upwards message to the British and Irish Lions as they prepared for another probable injury departure.

  • Saturday, 8. June, 2013
    Lions put Catt on a hot tin roof

    Lions put Catt on a hot tin roof

    Mike Catt has been recalling how he was at the centre of a tug of war between England and the British and Irish Lions back in 1997.

  • Saturday, 8. June, 2013
    Warburton expected tough clash

    Warburton expected tough clash

    Sam Warburton knew the British and Irish Lions had been well tested after they beat Queensland Reds 22-12 in a pulsating game in Brisbane.

  • Saturday, 8. June, 2013
    Bowe injury blow for Lions

    Bowe injury blow for Lions

    The Lions have been dealt a third major blow after Ireland wing Tommy Bowe broke a bone in his hand during the 22-12 win over Queensland Reds.

  • Saturday, 8. June, 2013
    Resilient Lions see off Reds

    Resilient Lions see off Reds

    The Lions preserved their 100 per cent tour record after a 22-12 win over the Quuensland Reds but they were given a punishing work-out.