Lions
# lions - Tuesday 18 June, 2013
This lion is a big fan of a certain ice-cream flavour
We are both impressed and terrified.
# lions - Monday 10 June, 2013
This is what a Lions tour-ending injury looks like
That’s got to hurt.
# lions - Sunday 9 June, 2013
Have the Lions lost their luggage? Topless Paulie and more pics of the week
Here’s how the last seven days looked through a lens.
# lions - Friday 7 June, 2013
Cian Healy cleared of biting but flying home injured from Lions Tour
The Judicial Officer said there was no conclusive video evidence of the incident of alleged biting.
# lions - Sunday 2 June, 2013
Sports film of the week: Living with the Lions
Kangaroo courts, cross-dressing prop forwards and some pretty good rugby too…
# lions - Friday 31 May, 2013
Beer for breakfast and 7 more steps to the perfect Lions-watching party
Lets do this, Britain and Ireland.
# lions - Thursday 30 May, 2013
Mike McCarthy: Paulie’s leadership will be massive for Lions
The Munster talisman deserves to lead out the tourists, says McCarthy.
# lions - Wednesday 29 May, 2013
9 unlikely animal friendships that will put a smile on your face
They are challenging expectations and being adorable ALL AT ONCE.
Paul O’Connell in line to skipper Lions as Sam Warburton emerges as injury doubt
The Munster talisman may lead the team out after all.
# lions - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Your ‘Lions Captain And 2 All-Ireland Football Winners’ Pic Of The Day
Sports stars from different codes met up in Carton House today.
# lions - Monday 20 May, 2013
Racing will get their money’s worth out of ROG – O’Connell
The Munster, Ireland and Lions lock says Munster will be a strange place without Ronan O’Gara around.
Pssst! Just between us, The Lions are in town
Check out the rims that Warren G and the boys brought over.
Kicking king: ‘Life just gets better and better’ for Jonny Wilkinson
The English number 10 says this Heineken Cup victory has in many ways eclipsed his World Cup win.
# lions - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Cutting it tight: Bowe eager for involvement before Lions Tests
The Ulster wing is grateful for the confidence Warren Gatland has shown in him.
# lions - Thursday 2 May, 2013
Kieran Marmion ready for Test chance on Ireland summer tour
The Connacht scrumhalf is hoping to be get the international call from interim coach Les Kiss,
# lions - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Gatland reveals Jonny Wilkinson turned down Lions Tour offer
A commitment to his club, Toulon, and fitness concerns saw the Englishman step back from the selection picture.
# lions - Monday 29 April, 2013
Open Thread: Who would you pick in the back 3 for the Lions?
Who’s your favourite speedster?
# lions - Sunday 21 April, 2013
O’Driscoll for Lions captain but he may not play each Test – Lewis Moody
The former England and lions flanker believes Paul O’Connell’s return has provided a leadership boost.
# lions - Friday 19 April, 2013
Jason Robinson: Exceptional Kearney should start as Lions fullback
There is still hope for Wales’ Leigh Halfpenny though.
Odds of Sam Warburton landing Lions captaincy slashed by bookmakers
Will Warren Gatland ignore the Irish candidates for the big job?
# lions - Sunday 14 April, 2013
More of the same from try-scoring Bowe and he’ll be a Lion this summer
‘He will hopefully do enough to convince Warren Gatland he warrants a seat on the plane,” said the Ulster coach Mark Anscombe.
# lions - Friday 12 April, 2013
‘No doubt about it, Paul O’Connell is going on the Lions Tour’ – Shane Byrne
The former Ireland and Lions hooker believes the touring squad will be dominated by Welshmen.
# lions - Monday 8 April, 2013
POLL: Did Paul O’Connell play himself onto the Lions plane to Oz?
Warren Gatland was at The Stoop on Sunday to witness a tour-de-force.
# lions - Monday 1 April, 2013
1972, the year ‘The Troubles’ wrecked Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes
Ireland and Lions flanker Fergus Slattery reflects on politics and sports mixing to ill-effect.
# lions - Saturday 30 March, 2013
1 more year: Team support convinced Wilkinson to play on
Over to you, BOD.
# lions - Friday 29 March, 2013
Schmidt for Ireland coach and 6 other things we learned from #AskKeith
Former Ireland hooker Keith Wood also believes Paul O’Connell and Simon Zebo will make the Lions tour.
# lions - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale steps away from rugby ‘indefinitely’ after brawl
The Australia fullback is not preparing ideally for the arrival of the British and Irish Lions.
# lions - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
‘Hopefully I’ll be able to drive on’ – Zebo desperate to make Heineken Cup deadline
The Munster winger revealed he will learn his fate after a contact session ‘next Monday or Tuesday’.
Legend Richard Hill wants Brian O’Driscoll to captain Lions in Australia
The former English flanker has named seven Irish players in his preferred XV.
# lions - Friday 22 March, 2013
The votes are in: Leigh Halfpenny claims 6 Nations award
The Welsh full back is your player of the tournament.
# lions - Thursday 21 March, 2013
I didn’t wake up on Sunday, see them lose and capitalise on that – McKenzie on Ireland
The Australian revealed in a newspaper column, however, that he hopes to be in a new coaching job by August.
# lions - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
In pics: Warren Gatland turns up at Ireland training session
The Lions coach watched on as Brian O’Driscoll and co prepared for their upcoming encounter with Italy.
# lions - Saturday 9 March, 2013
Boost for Lions as Pocock ruled out of summer series
The formidable openside flanker suffered knee ligament damage this morning.
# lions - Monday 4 March, 2013
‘There comes a time when you don’t match up to international standard’ – WJ McBride
The Ireland and Lions legend feels O’Gara’s time is up.
# lions - Friday 1 March, 2013
VIDEO: ‘O’Driscoll’s tries these days are more from 2 yards than 70′
Former England Lions centre Jeremy Guscott believes the Irishman may be again paired with Jamie Roberts in Australia this summer.
# lions - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
Only two Irish players make the 6 Nations Lions Team of the Week
Sean O’Brien and Luke Marshall were the only members of Declan Kidney’s side to make the cut.
# lions - Monday 25 February, 2013
6 Nations: Team of the Week
If you are expecting to see any Irish names, you are in for a long wait.
# lions - Sunday 24 February, 2013
Hogg’s perfect chance to upstage future Lions teammate Kearney
Gavin Hastings feels the Glasgow back is one more good game away from securing a summer flight to Australia.
# lions - Thursday 21 February, 2013
Ferris set to be out for remainder of the season – reports
The Irish flanker has had some “minor issues” in his recovery from an ankle injury suffered in November.
# lions - Monday 18 February, 2013
Lions Test tickets sell out within minutes
The Australian Rugby Union said that general public ticket allocations for all three games were “drained” within minutes of going on public sale.


























































