British and Irish Lions Rugby News

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  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013
    Robshaw 'a likely 'reserve'

    Robshaw 'a likely 'reserve'

    Chris Robshaw will be one of the first names on the Lions reserve list, according to forwards coach Graham Rowntree.

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013
    Gatland: No Hartley rift

    Gatland: No Hartley rift

    British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says there is no residual ill feeling with Dylan Hartley following their spat two years ago.

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013
    Wilkinson: Toulon deserve my focus

    Wilkinson: Toulon deserve my focus

    Jonny Wilkinson has confirmed he turned down a place in the British and Irish Lions squad because his "absolute priority" lies with Toulon.

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013
    Smith to return for Wallabies

    Smith to return for Wallabies

    The Australian Rugby Union is set to bend the rules and allow veteran flanker George Smith to play for the Wallabies in next month.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Warburton's Lions dream now reality

    Warburton's Lions dream now reality

    Sam Warburton has revealed he had to keep his appointment as British and Irish Lions captain a closely-guarded secret for nine days.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Wilko keeps Gatland in the dark

    Wilko keeps Gatland in the dark

    Warren Gatland insists the possibility of Jonny Wilkinson joining the British and Irish Lions in the event of injury remains shrouded in doubt.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Roberts 'proud' of Warburton

    Roberts 'proud' of Warburton

    Jamie Roberts has spoken of his pride at seeing Cardiff Blues and Wales team-mate Sam Warburton named as captain for the British

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Australian media blasts Lions squad

    Australian media blasts Lions squad

    Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions squad has been branded a "slab of red meat" in the Australian media.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Wilkinson declines Lions call-up

    Wilkinson declines Lions call-up

    British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has revealed that Jonny Wilkinson declined his invitation to tour Hong Kong and Australia.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Warburton eyes Lions triumph

    Warburton eyes Lions triumph

    Wales star Sam Warburton has backed the British and Irish Lions' to secure their first Test series win in 16 years when they head to Australia.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Barnes questions Lions omissions

    Barnes questions Lions omissions

    Stuart Barnes has criticised Warren Gatland's decision to omit Chris Robshaw and Jonny Wilkinson from the Lions tour.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Warburton to skipper Lions

    Warburton to skipper Lions

    Wales star Sam Warburton has been named British and Irish Lions captain for this summer's tour of Hong Kong and Australia.

  • Monday, 29. April, 2013
    Warburton set for captain's role

    Warburton set for captain's role

    Sam Warburton is set to be unveiled as British and Irish Lions captain on Tuesday - and lead the largest Welsh contingent on tour for 36 years.

  • Monday, 29. April, 2013
    Giteau: Wilko offers so much

    Giteau: Wilko offers so much

    Matt Giteau has no doubt that Jonny Wilkinson should be part of the British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's Australia tour.

  • Monday, 29. April, 2013
    Sheridan: Lions days behind me

    Sheridan: Lions days behind me

    England prop Andrew Sheridan would rather be overlooked by the British & Irish Lions for the forthcoming tour of Australia.