British and Irish Lions Rugby News

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  • Thursday, 23. May, 2013
    Tipuric ready to fight for spot

    Tipuric ready to fight for spot

    Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.

  • Wednesday, 22. May, 2013
    Hartley makes bid for Lions spot

    Hartley makes bid for Lions spot

    Dylan Hartley is determined to prove he is not on the British and Irish Lions tour just to make up the numbers.

  • Wednesday, 22. May, 2013
    Rowntree expects O'Connell help

    Rowntree expects O'Connell help

    Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree expects Sam Warburton to be galvanised by the presence of "proven warrior" Paul O'Connell in Australia.

  • Tuesday, 21. May, 2013
    Gatland sees both Lions sides

    Gatland sees both Lions sides

    Warren Gatland says he will put his experience of playing against the British and Lions to good use this summer.

  • Tuesday, 21. May, 2013
    Hastings backs Wilko for Lions

    Hastings backs Wilko for Lions

    Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson on this summer's tour to Australia.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    O'Connell sings Warburton's praises

    O'Connell sings Warburton's praises

    Paul O'Connell has spoken in glowing terms of his successor as British

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    Wilko happy to be on standby

    Wilko happy to be on standby

    Jonny Wilkinson will do everything he can to be fit and ready to answer an injury SOS from the British and Irish Lions.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    Gatland rules out Wilko move

    Gatland rules out Wilko move

    British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has ruled out making another offer to Jonny Wilkinson to join the tour to Australia.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013

    Folau out to emulate Robinson

    Israel Folau wants to emulate Jason Robinson and become the latest rugby league convert to star in a Lions Test series.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Deans issues Cooper challenge

    Deans issues Cooper challenge

    Australian coach Robbie Deans challenged Quade Cooper to prove himself when the Queensland Reds face the British and Irish Lions on June 8.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Three new faces for Wallabies

    Three new faces for Wallabies

    Code-hopper Israel Folau was one of three uncapped players named in Australia's preliminary 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Stevens eyeing starting spot

    Stevens eyeing starting spot

    Matt Stevens respects Lions rival Adam Jones, but has no intention of making up the numbers in Hong Kong and Australia.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Stevens: No England regrets

    Stevens: No England regrets

    Saracens prop Matt Stevens says he is thrilled to be back amongst rugby's elite.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    HSBC Cubs Put Lions Through Their Paces

    HSBC Cubs Put Lions Through Their Paces

    Twenty-three youngsters from around the British Isles, the HSBC cubs, were awarded with the opportunity today (16 May) to train with The British

  • Wednesday, 15. May, 2013
    Warburton will fight for place

    Warburton will fight for place

    Sam Warburton might be captain of the 2013 British and Irish Lions - but he does not want or expect preferential selection treatment.