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British Lions 2009

Seven out of 10 for O'Connell in Lions first challenge?

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Do you agree with these player ratings from the British and Irish Lions 37-25 victory over a Royal XV?

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Close shave for Lions in Tour opener

Saturday, May 30, 2009

The blundering British and Irish Lions narrowly avoided an embarrassing defeat as their South Africa tour spluttered into life.

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Quinlan's Lions appeal fails and doubts over Halfpenny

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Alan Quinlan's last-ditch attempt to make the Lions tour to South Africa has failed after his appeal against a 12-week suspension was dismissed.

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Davies focused on Lions values

Monday, May 18, 2009

Gerald Davies ticks every box as manager of the 2009 British and Irish Lions. Articulate, approachable, almost statesman-like in presence, Davies...

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The 1997 British and Irish Lions - where are they now?

Monday, May 18, 2009

The 1997 British and Irish Lions provided moments of brilliance, high emotion and nerve-tingling drama during their memorable South African adventure....

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Lions to learn lessons of ill-fated 2005 tour

Monday, May 18, 2009

Ian McGeechan was appointed head coach for this summer's assault on world champions South Africa after vowing to restore the unique spirit and ethos...

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De Villiers looks to make his mark against the Lions

Monday, May 18, 2009

When Peter de Villiers was appointed the first non-white coach of South Africa at the start of 2008, not many people gave him a chance of longevity in...

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O'Driscoll expected to shine for Lions

Monday, May 18, 2009

Brian O'Driscoll may have missed out on the Lions captaincy but Ireland's genius centre still provides the squad's main source of stardust. With Gavin...

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Wounded Lions must bare their teeth

Monday, May 18, 2009

The words stumbled grittily from the lips of Shaun Edwards. "We have to win the collisions. Trying to stop 20-stone, 6ft 5ins forwards who can run...

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O'Connel to lead from the front

Monday, May 18, 2009

To outsiders the race for the Lions captaincy appeared desperately tight but for head coach Ian McGeechan there was only one suitable candidate to...

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