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‘We got what we deserved’ admits Gatland as Lions crash to Brumbies loss
The Lions head coach said it was ‘hard to comment’ on positives after he witnessed his side humbled in Canberra.
As it happened: Lions v Brumbies, 2013 Tour
Rory Best led the Lions in Canberra and there were starts for Test hopefuls Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney too.
# rugby - Monday 17 June, 2013
Jamie Roberts set to miss first Wallabies Test
It’s another blow for Warren Gatland’s tourists ahead of next Saturday’s first Test with the Aussies.
Michael Cheika: Jonny Sexton gave me a ‘dirty look’ after Waratahs game
The former Leinster boss says the Wallabies will have to win the battle at the ruck to earn a series victory.
“Jeanie, this is really going to be something” – First Test buzz building for BO’D
The inspirational Irishman caught up with former Wallaby scrumhalf George Gregan in Sydney.
Billy Twelvetrees gave up Greek holiday to be a Lion and couldn’t be happier
The English centre is hoping to get a chance to play alongside one of his rugby heroes, Brian O’Driscoll.
# rugby - Sunday 16 June, 2013
Lesson for Lions: When Ulster beat Campese, Lynagh and Australia
Davy Irwin, who captained Ulster on that famous day in 1984, shares his memories of defeating the Wallabies.
Irish rugby stars enjoy end-of-season party, Ian Madigan tries worst shoes ever
Somebody needs to get these boys home before they make any more foolish shopping decisions.
Opinion: How the hell did Shane Williams get a Lions call ahead of Tim Visser?
Warren Gatland may have to eat his ‘just one game’ words if the Welsh winger performs well on Tuesday.
‘I’m more shocked than you’ — Shane Williams surprised by Lions call-up
The former Wales wing will start on Tuesday.
Alex Cuthbert must not have mobile roaming on the Lions Tour
The Welsh winger has some sweet-talking to do with the O2 collections department.
Open Thread: Who’d be your sporting dad?
With Father’s Day upon us, we want to know which sporting hero you think would be a great dad.
# rugby - Saturday 15 June, 2013
3 grizzly Canadians that Ireland need to tame for victory in Toronto
Only four world ranking places separate the two sides.
‘Blessed’ Jennings determined to make small difference in lives of sick children
The Leinster rugby star has been working with Ronald McDonald House and Crumlin Children’s Hospital since a visit in 2009.
Christian (Wade) thrown into Lions squad as Roberts awaits scan
The Welshman hobbled off in the last quarter of his team’s 30-point win in Sydney.
Forget Lions, here’s the Simon Zebo rapping video the world is raving about
The Irish winger has formed a super rap group with teammate Paddy ‘JCB’ Jackson.
Aussie paper unveils Lions Slab-O-Meter ahead of Waratahs match
The Sydney Morning Herald is squeezing the life out of their earlier claim Warren Gatland had selected 37 ‘slabs of red meat’.
Irish Lions eager to keep ‘Cheshire Cat grin’ off Michael Cheika’s face
Shane Jennings pays tribute to his former coach at Leinster, who is now in charge at the New South Wales Waratahs.
# rugby - Friday 14 June, 2013
Simon Zebo: There’s an opportunity there to impress Gatland ahead of Wallabies clashes
The Munster man is out to impress in Sydney tomorrow morning.
The best and bloodiest bits from the Lions last battle with the Waratahs
Ronan O’Gara lost the battle in 2001 but the Lions ultimately won the Sydney slugfest.
# rugby - Thursday 13 June, 2013
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.
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.
View from Down Under: Aussies’ “British Lions’ whinge checklist”
‘The beer is too cold’ and ‘where’s the Irish in the title’.
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.
# rugby - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
Billy Twelvetrees called up to Lions squad
The Gloucester Rugby man has been in form for England.
In pictures: Lions hit the pool and beach for recovery session in Brisbane
We’ve got a couple of tickets to the gun show.
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.
Illness in Irish camp hits preparations for Canada clash
Les Kiss may have to change tack ahead of Saturday.
# rugby - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
Tommy Bowe on track for second Test return, says Warren Gatland
The tourists face the Wallabies in the second Test in Melbourne on 29 June.
Troubled Beale grateful to land Wallabies berth
The Melbourne Rebels utility was one of six players added to the final Wallabies squad for the three-Test series against the Lions.
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.
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