Thursday 13 June, 2013
Irish amateur Kevin Phelan 4 shots off Mickelson and US Open lead
The Waterford golfer has kept his wits about him on a stormy day in Philadelphia.
2 changes in Dublin team for Leinster SHC replay with Wexford
Man-of-the-match from the drawn match Michael Carton starts at wing back and Conal Keaney gets the 10 jersey.
Ireland U20s’ semi-final dreams dashed by mighty New Zealand
Mike Ruddock’s men staged a late fightback but went down fighting at the Junior World Championships.
Aussies give Genia ‘Greatest Solo Try’ award, no sign of BO’D in Top 5
O’Driscoll’s wonder try in the First Test against the Wallabies was left on the cutting-room floor.
Madigan holds off Jackson challenge and Downey gets debut against Canada
Interim coach Les Kiss has given Munster’s Felix Jones a start at fullback.
“I had to draw a line in the sand” – Wallaby fullback Beale on alcohol battle
The troubled Australian star insists he is 100% focused on delivering a Test Series win for his country.
Wallabies to give 50,000 free ‘Lion-hunter helmets’ to home fans at Tests
The Aussies are getting seriously worried about the ever-growing ‘Sea of Red’ Down Under.
VIDEO: Hilarious American commentary after Peter O’Mahony gets pulverised
One NBC commentator described the hit by Samu Manoa as ‘an absolute de-cleating’.
In pictures: Kearney celebrates Lions call by sailing up a storm in Sydney
The fullback was the only Irish Lion let off the leash before Saturday’s big match.
Zebo, Heaslip, O’Connell and Sexton in Lions team to face Waratahs
Rob Kearney is named on the replacements bench for the make-or-break game in Sydney.
Wednesday 12 June, 2013
Opinion: Warburton has 60 minutes ‘Tah earn first Lions Test start
The Lions captain is testing Warren Gatland’s resolve but the Kiwi is not one to let outside pressures influence his thinking.
Tuesday 11 June, 2013
The bizarre tale of the 1st Lions captain and his tragic drowning in Oz
Robert Seddon drowned in the middle of the 1888 tour to Australia.
Just 3 Irishmen in the Sky Sports starting Lions XV to face Australia
Paul Wallace, Scott Hastings, Dean Ryan and Scott Quinnell all had their say on the players best placed to start the First Test.
As it happened: Lions v Combined Country XV, 2013 Tour
Four Irishmen were in the starting line-up as Warren Gatland gave another audition to Test match hopefuls.
New Lion Simon Zebo touches down in Australia and hits the beach
The Munster and Ireland winger looked fresh after his three-flight trek from Houston to Newcastle, Australia.
Sunday 9 June, 2013
Dr Eanna Falvey: Lightweight boots play a huge part in players sustaining foot injuries
The Ireland and Lions team doctor reveals a senior Ireland rugby player had to give up a lucrative deal as his boots were leading to injuries.
Saturday 8 June, 2013
Captain America Todd Clever decimates hapless reporter in rugby demo
“And this is how you tackle!”
US rugby star Scott Lavalla on his 4 years at Trinity College and plastic pint glasses
The US Eagles second-row spent four years at the grand old college and recalls some wild days and nights in Ireland.
Breakfast with Lions: Captain Sam, diving headers and shoot ‘em ups
Cian Healy may be gone but the tour must go on as the Lions come up against Sean Maitland’s cousin, Quade Cooper and the Reds.
Zebo looks beyond summer tour and targets Six Nations title in 2014
The Munster and Ireland winger would settle for silverware next season after missing out on a first Lions tour.
Friday 7 June, 2013
Former Munster coach Tony McGahan praises fast and furious Lions
The Aussie, now coaching coordinator with the Wallabies, hopes Queensland Reds can front up to the tourists in Brissbane.
4 years and 3 caps on, Darren Cave is determined to make next Ireland start count
The Ulster centre will partner his provincial colleague Stuart Olding in midfield against the US Eagles this weekend.
Must be summertime as Dallas Cowboys release cheerleader swimsuit mag
These ladies are the most famous Cowboys since Troy Aikman was quarterbacking the hell out of it back in the 90s.
‘I’m glad that it’s all over’ – Healy relieved after biting allegations prove toothless
The Irish prop is flying home from Australia after his ankle injury was confirmed as tour-ending.
Sergio Ramos and Spain teammates soak up Game 1 of the NBA Finals
The Spaniard is hoping for a Miami Heat victory. Trap, as we all know, is a massive San Antonio Spurs fan.
Thursday 6 June, 2013
‘You fear the worst for Cian. I was there and heard him scream’ – Tommy Bowe
The Ulster winger opened his try-scoring account against Western Force but expects bigger tests.
Wednesday 5 June, 2013
The big winners and losers from the Lions’ western show of Force
More positives than negatives for Warren Gatland but the cloud of Cian Healy’s injury looms.
‘I’ll take that to start with’ says Halfpenny after Lions kicking masterclass
Plenty of seven-pointers from Warren Gatland’s men and 11-from-11 for the unerring Welsh fullback.
As it happened: Lions v Western Force, 2013 Tour
Brian O’Driscoll led the tourists in the second match of the tour and the first on Aussie soil.
Biting allegations against Healy but injury may have ended tour early
The Leinster and Ireland prop suffered a nasty ankle twist and was stretchered off.
Long to return to Cork as City line up summer friendlies with WBA and West Ham
City will take on the Hammers at Turner’s Cross on 7 July with the West Brom match on 6 August.
Shane Long created quite a stir when he showed up in Tenerife last night
Scoring against England, captaining Ireland and meeting Kammy – what a great week!
Breakfast with Lions: James Bond O’Driscoll, angry koalas and Tayto love
Mark Bosnich makes a boring sandwich but Rory Best has his lunch brightened up.
Tuesday 4 June, 2013
“Everything Brian says, I’ll do it” – Tuilagi places faith in captain O’Driscoll
The England centre is happy to give up his jersey to a player that inspired him growing up.
This is how you party it up after winning your first Heineken Cup
Careful Jonny, you’re supposed to be Warren’s emergency outhalf!
Here’s what happened when the Lions played a force from Western Oz
The class of 2001, led by Keith Wood, ran up a monumental 116-10 score.
Joe Schmidt’s belief drives Devin Toner towards great Irish leap
The lock is going into his ninth season with Leinster yet only has five caps (one start) for Ireland.
Open thread: What is the best piece of driving advice you have ever been given?
“And don’t forget to indicate!”
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Aussie legend Michael Lynagh fears 3-0 series win for Lions
The former outhalf is awestruck by the sheer size of the touring squad.
Tight hamstring but good spirits as Rob Kearney embarks on road to recovery
The fullback is hoping to be back in action for one of the Lions’ two warm-up matches next week.
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