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Archive - May 2009
The British
& Irish Lions
Tour to Australia 2013
Archive - May 2009
Date
Headline
1 May 2009
A possible Lions 'humdinger'
2 May 2009
De Villiers could move overseas
2 May 2009
Hines to put Lions first
2 May 2009
Leinster shock Munster in cup semi
3 May 2009
Martyn's penalty shoot-out agony
4 May 2009
Du Preez faces anxious wait
4 May 2009
Jantjes out of Lions Tests
5 May 2009
The South African verdict
5 May 2009
Lions from foreign lands
5 May 2009
Lions great scales new heights
5 May 2009
Greater than a World Cup win
5 May 2009
Steyn the latest doubt for Boks
6 May 2009
Injury worries don't bother Boks boss
6 May 2009
Flood to miss Heineken Cup final
6 May 2009
Barritt back with Sharks
6 May 2009
Shanklin latest Lions injury worry
6 May 2009
Former Tiger could face Lions
6 May 2009
Burger not ready to return
6 May 2009
Johnno among HSBC Legends
7 May 2009
Be the Supporters Club Roving Reporter in South Africa
7 May 2009
Lions the biggest event yet
7 May 2009
Provincial selections will aid Boks
7 May 2009
Lions pair in GP dream team
7 May 2009
Byrne dreaming big
7 May 2009
Corry joining Lions again
7 May 2009
Shanklin out of Lions tour
7 May 2009
Date set for Quinlan hearing
8 May 2009
Springbok Steenkamp staying put
8 May 2009
Lions rested but not just yet
8 May 2009
Clubs gear up for Lions extravaganza
8 May 2009
Win Tickets to the Lions HSBC Farewell Dinner
8 May 2009
One of a kind
8 May 2009
Lions Test
8 May 2009
Leinster's Lions roar
9 May 2009
A true Lion calls it a day
10 May 2009
Boks sample new jersey
10 May 2009
Ryan rules again for Ospreys
10 May 2009
Roberts to see shoulder specialist
11 May 2009
Lion tamer joins Ospreys
11 May 2009
'One man's misfortune...'
11 May 2009
Lions now the only focus for two more
11 May 2009
Test FLV Story
11 May 2009
Blue Lions earn rest
11 May 2009
Lion to lead Wales
11 May 2009
Blair wins Lions call up
11 May 2009
Another unique Lions prize
11 May 2009
Blair honoured to be a Lion
12 May 2009
Boks join Lions in Babaas
12 May 2009
Quins face misconduct charge
12 May 2009
Last chance to be a Lion trainer
12 May 2009
Royal XV announce Lions squad
12 May 2009
Time flies for Boks
13 May 2009
Lions could be Bok prop's swansong
13 May 2009
Jones moves on from Lions disappointment
13 May 2009
Catt touted for Lions role
13 May 2009
Fleck could face friends and foe
13 May 2009
De Villiers delighted with Monty move
13 May 2009
Sarries sign a Springbok
13 May 2009
HSBC call for a different kind of Lions support
13 May 2009
Lions special for Boks too
13 May 2009
BOD backs HSBC's shirt signing
13 May 2009
Quinlan given lengthy ban
14 May 2009
Bok coach issues race warning
14 May 2009
ELVs decision clarified
14 May 2009
Croft would relish Lions call
14 May 2009
Geech steps down at Wasps
15 May 2009
Hastings backs Blair's inclusion
15 May 2009
Cpiriani praises Geech
15 May 2009
Hanks replaces McGeechan
15 May 2009
The greatest call of all
16 May 2009
The collective comes first
16 May 2009
Lions lead Munster to victory
16 May 2009
O'Connell delighted to be back
16 May 2009
Geech a mentor for Edwards
16 May 2009
The 'ultimate challenge'
16 May 2009
Lions pull Tigers through
18 May 2009
Botha cited after Bulls win
18 May 2009
Lions get together
19 May 2009
The Lions and me: Clive Williams
19 May 2009
Clubhouse Exclusive: The Lions and me: Denzil Williams
19 May 2009
Clubhouse Exclusive: The Lions and me: John Gainsford
19 May 2009
The Lions and me: Pete Greyling
19 May 2009
The Lions and me: Gareth Edwards
19 May 2009
Jonny joins Toulon
19 May 2009
Quinlan appeal in Glasgow
19 May 2009
Pienaar in fitness race
19 May 2009
Leigh picks up Blues award
19 May 2009
Botha in, Nel out
19 May 2009
Monty calls it a day
20 May 2009
Mallinder expects different challenge
20 May 2009
Foden sets Heineken Cup goal
20 May 2009
Former Lion makes coaching move
20 May 2009
Something special
20 May 2009
Boks pick six new caps
20 May 2009
Winning is all that matters for Corry
20 May 2009
Halfpenny to stay at home for treatment
20 May 2009
Croft replaces Quinlan
20 May 2009
Flannery suffers tour heartbreak
21 May 2009
Stunning turn around for Smith
21 May 2009
Os calls for forward battle
21 May 2009
Hougaard to face Boks
21 May 2009
Jean puts dampener on European dreams
21 May 2009
Boks face familiar foe
21 May 2009
Confessions of the invincible
22 May 2009
Winning ugly helps Leicester
22 May 2009
Physicality could favour Lions
22 May 2009
Lions all set for European showpiece
22 May 2009
Cullen prepared for huge occasion
22 May 2009
Lions Supporters Club gives you exclusive content
22 May 2009
Ford replaces Flannery
23 May 2009
Hook becomes the latest Lion
23 May 2009
Cheika explains Lion's omission
23 May 2009
Pain drives on Tigers' Lion
23 May 2009
It's all about now says Cheika
23 May 2009
Leinster crowned Kings of Europe
23 May 2009
Cockerill
24 May 2009
Gatland recognises European boost
24 May 2009
War of attrition
24 May 2009
Cullen targets continued success
24 May 2009
Cockerill couldn't have asked for more
24 May 2009
Cheika thanks army of fans
25 May 2009
Bosman called-up to Bok squad
25 May 2009
O'Driscoll allays injury fears
25 May 2009
Lions arrive on a high
25 May 2009
Not much fuss over Lions . . yet!
26 May 2009
Traditions need to be preserved
26 May 2009
Boks suffer further absenteeism
26 May 2009
Irish duo will share workload
26 May 2009
A different age
26 May 2009
A matter of honour
27 May 2009
Opposition name starting XV
27 May 2009
Rocky's Springbok surprises
27 May 2009
Chiefs won't distract Gatland
27 May 2009
Team selection now the focus
27 May 2009
Springboks feeling positive
27 May 2009
Smit wears No3 for Boks
27 May 2009
Halfpenny on track
28 May 2009
Pride drives Gatland
28 May 2009
Golden Lions replace coach
28 May 2009
Lions a privilege say Boks
28 May 2009
O'Connell to lead Lions against Royal XV
28 May 2009
Shane will shine
28 May 2009
HSBC continue Lions legacy
28 May 2009
McGeechan: "A side to set the ball rolling"
28 May 2009
Earls looking to take next step
29 May 2009
England stars given Lions boost
29 May 2009
Powell looking to make impact from Day 1
29 May 2009
It's all about the players
29 May 2009
Lions tops the lot
29 May 2009
The Lions by numbers
29 May 2009
A sign of things to come
29 May 2009
Clubhouse Exclusive: The Lions and me: Willie Kahtz
29 May 2009
Lions duo face fitness tests
29 May 2009
Rowntree ready for right Royal rumble
30 May 2009
Lions having a fine time
30 May 2009
De Villiers back with a try
30 May 2009
Lions forced to make two changes
30 May 2009
Royal XV want to tire Lions
30 May 2009
Roberts wants to mirror Gibbs
30 May 2009
Room for improvement
30 May 2009
Bowe delighted to touch down
30 May 2009
Roberts: "The wake up call we needed"
30 May 2009
Alun-Wyn pleased with contribution
30 May 2009
View from the front
31 May 2009
Boks secure Bulls triumph
31 May 2009
Lions not legends say Boks
31 May 2009
Reaction to a narrow opening win
31 May 2009
Halfpenny on the mend
31 May 2009
Earls will be better for experience
31 May 2009
Match 1: Howley's assessment
31 May 2009
Lions looking for the Bentley 'X-Factor'