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Archive - April 2005
The British
& Irish Lions
Tour to Australia 2013
Archive - April 2005
Date
Headline
1 Apr 2005
Noon aiming high
1 Apr 2005
Dallaglio: Jones can replace Jonny
1 Apr 2005
Wood: Lawrence leadership could be key
1 Apr 2005
Wilkinson keeps Falcons waiting
2 Apr 2005
Vickery may get last chance to roar
2 Apr 2005
Smith awaits results of x-ray
2 Apr 2005
Henry: Lions 'will change the country'
2 Apr 2005
Wilkinson comeback put on hold
3 Apr 2005
No return for Johnson
3 Apr 2005
Cueto on form for Sharks
3 Apr 2005
Henry working hard to get best out of All Blacks
3 Apr 2005
Moody: There's more to come
4 Apr 2005
Injury setback for Vickery
4 Apr 2005
John: Leave Wilkinson at home
4 Apr 2005
Wood backs Thompson for hooker spot
4 Apr 2005
Smith: Tigers can tame Toulouse
5 Apr 2005
Hill returning to fitness
5 Apr 2005
Wales duo could spring selection surprise
5 Apr 2005
Flynn suffers further injury blow
5 Apr 2005
Brooke: Lions have no chance
6 Apr 2005
More Woodward woe with Smith injury
6 Apr 2005
Wood backing Hill for Lions
6 Apr 2005
Evans: Players must want jersey
6 Apr 2005
Dallaglio backs break with tradition
7 Apr 2005
White worry for Lions
7 Apr 2005
Robinson back for Chiefs
7 Apr 2005
Timely return for Greenwood
7 Apr 2005
Dallaglio issues Lions warning
7 Apr 2005
Wilkinson must wait for comeback
8 Apr 2005
Lomu confirms competitive return
8 Apr 2005
Evans calls for spirit of Johnson
8 Apr 2005
Woodward backed to name attacking squad
8 Apr 2005
Evans: Lions need unity
9 Apr 2005
O'Driscoll gets Wood's vote for Lions leader
9 Apr 2005
Wood: Selection will be difficult
9 Apr 2005
Dawes worried for Wilkinson
9 Apr 2005
Plumtree tips Henson to be big star
9 Apr 2005
Charvis makes timely return
10 Apr 2005
Greenwood back in action
10 Apr 2005
Bath boss backs hooker for Lions call
10 Apr 2005
Wells: Andy's a Goode guy for Lions
10 Apr 2005
Andrew roars out Wilkinson's Lions case
11 Apr 2005
Henry concerned by McCaw blow
11 Apr 2005
Wilkinson left out of Lions squad
11 Apr 2005
O'Driscoll honoured to be Lions skipper
11 Apr 2005
O'Driscoll to captain Lions
12 Apr 2005
Cusiter relishing Lions chance
12 Apr 2005
Vickery happy to prove himself
12 Apr 2005
Henson: Now for the real battle
12 Apr 2005
Wilkinson still eyeing Lions spot
13 Apr 2005
All Blacks secure Wales date
13 Apr 2005
Bulloch backs Woodward selection
13 Apr 2005
Woodward not ready to show his hand
13 Apr 2005
O'Driscoll inspired by Johnson example
14 Apr 2005
Jenkins backs Jones' Lions claim
14 Apr 2005
McGeechan: 15 men and a nation await Lions
14 Apr 2005
More woe for Spencer
14 Apr 2005
Falcons wait on Wilkinson
15 Apr 2005
McGeechan takes Wasps post
15 Apr 2005
Lions duo fit for action
15 Apr 2005
Robinson welcomes Back call-up
15 Apr 2005
Wilkinson makes successful comeback
16 Apr 2005
Wilkinson focuses on club matters
16 Apr 2005
Balshaw injury worry for Lions
16 Apr 2005
McCaw progressing well
16 Apr 2005
Jenkins honoured to be involved with Lions
17 Apr 2005
Balshaw to learn fate on Monday
17 Apr 2005
Stevens thrilled with Lions call
17 Apr 2005
Tickets set for general sale
17 Apr 2005
Hickie expecting toughest test
17 Apr 2005
Corry facing lengthy ban
18 Apr 2005
Wilkinson upbeat over Lions chances
18 Apr 2005
Williams ready to roar
18 Apr 2005
Jenkins backs Welsh contingent
18 Apr 2005
McGeechan: Experience is key
19 Apr 2005
Lions players get in tour mood
19 Apr 2005
O'Driscoll feeling weight of history
19 Apr 2005
Thomas plans to enjoy experience
19 Apr 2005
Balshaw injury fears recede
19 Apr 2005
Corry banned for three weeks
20 Apr 2005
Maxwell requires operation
20 Apr 2005
Taylor vows to exorcise injury demons
20 Apr 2005
Rowntree ready for testing time
20 Apr 2005
Dixon backs Scots trio
21 Apr 2005
Te Pou promises heart and soul
21 Apr 2005
Taylor not fazed by challenge
21 Apr 2005
Gibbs: Places there for taking
21 Apr 2005
Jones backs Woodward over Wilkinson
22 Apr 2005
Back still has the hunger
22 Apr 2005
Dawson signs Wasps deal
22 Apr 2005
Kaplan handed Third Test
22 Apr 2005
Thomas targets final flourish
23 Apr 2005
O'Driscoll warning for rookie Lions
23 Apr 2005
Ruddock backs Jones for fly-half
23 Apr 2005
Owen upbeat over Test chances
23 Apr 2005
Rokocoko can't wait for tour
24 Apr 2005
Hodgson stars in Sale romp
24 Apr 2005
Moody: Lions meeting 'really got me going'
24 Apr 2005
O'Driscoll prepared for 'colossal' task
24 Apr 2005
Injury worry over Lions pair
24 Apr 2005
Stevens' Lions chances in doubt
25 Apr 2005
Wilkinson gets England call
25 Apr 2005
Henry: No Maxwell decision yet
25 Apr 2005
Ruddock makes Jones case
26 Apr 2005
Corry nominated for award
26 Apr 2005
Tigers back pair for Lions tour
26 Apr 2005
Sharks land Taylor
26 Apr 2005
Greenwood facing relegation fight
27 Apr 2005
Tindall could get Bath bench role
27 Apr 2005
Umaga out to tame Lions
27 Apr 2005
Lions trio set to miss Cardiff clash
27 Apr 2005
Taylor: Shanklin has it all
28 Apr 2005
Peel looking forward to tour
28 Apr 2005
Hobbs: Lions tour key
28 Apr 2005
Wilkinson to start for Falcons
28 Apr 2005
Stevens faces fitness battle
29 Apr 2005
Wilkinson raring to go
29 Apr 2005
Balshaw determined to enjoy tour
29 Apr 2005
Peel keeping feet on ground
29 Apr 2005
Beaumont relishing tour test
30 Apr 2005
O'Driscoll wants to put stamp on captaincy
30 Apr 2005
Jack injury fears allayed
30 Apr 2005
Murphy reveals Auckland effect
30 Apr 2005
Wilkinson continues on comeback trail