Video
Press Conference
One Year Out - video footage from South Africa featuring coach Ian Mcgeechan at photo shoots and press calls and fans excited about the tour...
Behind the scenes
Go behind the scenes at the inaugural HSBC Lions Debate at the Tate Britain. What happened the first time the four HSBC ambassadors got together and debated the hot topic of who should be the 2009 British & Irish Lions coach... see more »
Brian O'Driscoll
As captain of the most recent Tour, and a player who remains in firm contention for selection in 2009, Brian will be giving his views on what The Lions mean to a player in the professional era... see more »
Gavin Hastings
As captain on the 1993 Tour, Gavin played alongside other Lions greats like Martin Johnson, Jason Leonard and Ieuan Evans, and will be offering a former captain’s view on all things Lions... see more »
Jason Robison
As a player on the two most recent Lions Tours, Jason will be offering valuable insight into the challenges and uniqueness of joining together with the other three unions as a British & Irish Lion... see more »
Gareth Edwards
Playing in the same era as such greats as McBride, Gerald Davies and Fran Cotton, Gareth has plenty of tales to tell about touring with The Lions in pre-professional days... see more »
Feature Article
HSBC and The British & Irish Lions:
At HSBC we are extremely proud and excited to be Principal Partner and shirt sponsor of The British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa. Since being announced back in November 2007, we have been working hard with The Lions on a number of projects aimed at making this the best Lions tour ever. From grass roots youth rugby campaigns to working with our thousands of high street branches, there will be plenty of opportunities for rugby fans across the UK, and the world, to get involved.
This is the most eagerly anticipated Lions Tour for years, and at every step of the journey to South Africa and on the tour itself, you can join our HSBC Pride and be part of the 2009 British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa.
Articles
Gareth Edwards Interview
Gareth Edwards gives his views on Wales' two recent matches in South Africa... see more »
Gavin Hastings Interview
Gavin Hastings casts his expert eye over the Scotland players who have impressed in Argentina... see more »
Jason Robinson Interview
HSBC caught up with Jason Robinson who is enjoying his first summer off whilst keeping a close eye on his former England team-mates down in New Zealand... see more »
Who's in our pride?
HSBC is proud to boast an enviable line up of some of the greatest players ever to wear the famous red jersey.... see more »
The Ambassadors
Brian O'Driscoll
As captain of the most recent Tour, and a player who remains in firm contention for selection in 2009, Brian will be giving his views on what The Lions mean to a player in the professional era....
Gavin Hastings UPDATED
As captain on the 1993 Tour, Gavin played alongside other Lions greats like Martin Johnson, Jason Leonard and Ieuan Evans, and will be offering a former captain’s view on all things Lions....
Jason Robison UPDATED
As a player on the two most recent Lions Tours, Jason will be offering valuable insight into the challenges and uniqueness of joining together with the other three unions as a British & Irish Lion....
Gareth Edwards UPDATED
Playing in the same era as such greats as McBride, Gerald Davies and Fran Cotton, Gareth has plenty of tales to tell about touring with The Lions in pre-professional days....