British and Irish Lions Rugby News

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  • 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.

  • Sunday, 28. April, 2013
    Wilkinson plays down Lions talk

    Wilkinson plays down Lions talk

    Jonny Wilkinson played down talk of a Lions call after helping Toulon to their first Heineken Cup final with a 24-12 victory over Saracens.

  • Friday, 26. April, 2013

    Gatland remains coy on squad

    British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland insists nobody will find out about his squad prior to the announcement.

  • Friday, 26. April, 2013
    Geech: Lions are big box office

    Geech: Lions are big box office

    Sir Ian McGeechan reckons the British and Irish Lions are bigger than the All Blacks when it comes to box office.

  • Thursday, 25. April, 2013
    Lynagh backs O'Connell claims

    Lynagh backs O'Connell claims

    Michael Lynagh views Paul O'Connell as the best man to lead the British and Irish Lions this summer but believes Sam Warbuton will get the job.

  • Thursday, 25. April, 2013
    Sir Ian: Time against Wilkinson

    Sir Ian: Time against Wilkinson

    Former British and Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan does not expect Jonny Wilkinson to make this summer's squad.

  • Wednesday, 24. April, 2013

    Gatland Grilled by Hastings

    Lions legend and HSBC ambassador Gavin Hastings caught up with Warren Gatland with just over a week to go until the highly anticipated British and Irish Lions squad announcement.

  • Wednesday, 24. April, 2013

    Jenkins added to Lions staff

    Former Wales fly-half Neil Jenkins appointed assistant coach by the British and Irish Lions for the tour of Australia.