First Test
# first-test - Today’s News
Heaslip the hero but Murray and O’Brien desperately unlucky to miss Lions cut
The Ireland captain has gone from an original squad outsider to Warren Gatland’s first choice at the back of the pack.
4 Irishmen named in Lions team for First Test with Wallabies
Sam Warburton will captain the side against Australia and is joined in the back row by Jamie Heaslip.
Genia and O’Connor team up as Australia name side for Lions Test
Robbie Deans has named three debutants in a starting XV to be captained by lock James Horwill.
# first-test - Yesterday’s News
Lions legend Willie John McBride recalls the 1971 Tour to New Zealand
We talk to the great man about his call-up shock in 1962 and defeating the mighty All Blacks in New Zealand.
Flashback: Springbok blitz catches the Lions on the hop in 2009
Paul O’Connell and David Wallace reflect on the lightning quick start made by South Africa in the First Test.
Lions fans unite: Braveheart, dragon, knight and… a leprechaun
We really must think of a more warrior-like national icon to dress up as.
# first-test - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Digby Ioane knee op forces Wallabies rethink on wing
The break-dancer is broken.
# first-test - Friday 8 June, 2012
Preview: Avoid front row woes and we will run the All Blacks very close
Hopes are high that Ireland can end a 107 year wait to beat the All Blacks but McCaw, Carter and Woodcock are not ones for rolling over.
# first-test - Friday 2 September, 2011
Sofa supporter: the sport on TV this weekend
Ireland face a crucial Euro 2012 qualifier, the Rabodirect Pro12 begins and the All-Ireland hurling final takes place all in the coming days.
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