British and Irish Lions Rugby News

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  • Thursday, 28. March, 2013

    HSBC's Lions Monthly - March 2013

    The British and Irish Lions summer tour to Australia is getting closer and the excitement is building. Lions head coach Warren Gatland gives his takes on some of the players on his radar for selection and former Lions captain Martin Johnson explains the challenge of being a Lion.

  • Thursday, 28. March, 2013

    Hill's British & Irish Lions starting XV Prediction

    The excitement leading up to the summer British and Irish Lions tour is building and more and more pundits and fans are making their predictions on who will be included on the roster.

  • Monday, 25. March, 2013
    Lydiate has time - Edwards

    Lydiate has time - Edwards

    Newport Gwent Dragons coach Darren Edwards believes Dan Lydiate still has enough time to book his place on the Lions tour.

  • Sunday, 24. March, 2013
    Lions tour blow for Wilkinson

    Lions tour blow for Wilkinson

    Players involved in the latter stages of the French Top 14 season are unlikely to be picked in the Lions squad.

  • Sunday, 24. March, 2013
    Gatland: I'll drop my captain

    Gatland: I'll drop my captain

    Warren Gatland says his Lions captain may not even be in his starting XV on this summer's tour of Australia.

  • Friday, 22. March, 2013
    Lydiate overjoyed with return

    Lydiate overjoyed with return

    Dan Lydiate is delighted to have made his return from six months on the sidelines and has not yet given up on his Lions dream.

  • Thursday, 21. March, 2013
    Gatland hails Cardiff intensity

    Gatland hails Cardiff intensity

    Lions coach Warren Gatland viewed the intensity of Wales' win over England in the 6 Nations title decider as ideal preparation for the summer.

  • Wednesday, 20. March, 2013
    Be Part of the Lions Jersey

    Be Part of the Lions Jersey

    The British and Irish Lions are preparing for their summer tour of Australia and they need your help. HSBC and The British and Irish Lions have launched a digital Lions shirt designed to be a central online destination for all rugby fans ahead of the start of this summer’s Tour to Australia.

  • Wednesday, 20. March, 2013
    McGeechan: Form key to Lions

    McGeechan: Form key to Lions

    Former British & Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan has warned his successor not to select players just on their reputation.

  • Tuesday, 19. March, 2013
    England's Lions share valid

    England's Lions share valid

    Graham Rowntree believes England made a strong enough case for supplying a large contingent for the Lions tour before they lost to Wales.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013

    Howley backs Lions hopeful

    Wales boss Rob Howley admits a number of his squad could have a "busy summer" after an impressive Six Nations campaign.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013
    Edwards: I almost quit

    Edwards: I almost quit

    Shaun Edwards has revealed he almost turned his back on rugby union after being overlooked for the British and Irish Lions tour this summer.

  • Sunday, 10. March, 2013
    Warburton backed for Lions tour

    Warburton backed for Lions tour

    Wales great Gareth Edwards believes Sam Warburton has put himself firmly back in the picture for British and Irish Lions selection.

  • Sunday, 10. March, 2013
    Pocock ruled out of Lions series

    Pocock ruled out of Lions series

    Australia flanker David Pocock will miss their Test series against the British and Irish Lions after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament.

  • Saturday, 9. March, 2013
    Pocock hit with knee injury

    Pocock hit with knee injury

    Australia flanker David Pocock could miss the upcoming Test series against the Lions after suffering a knee injury playing for the Brumbies.