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6 Jul, 16:12
With the 2009 series now done and dusted, we take a look back at the impact of skipper Paul O'Connell through the eyes of coaches, team-mates and the man himself.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
6 Jul, 12:37
One of the heroes of the 1997 tour to South Africa believes his countrymen have done themselves plenty of favours on the current tour of the Republic.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
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Latest Lions News
22 Mar
Lions tourist James Hook believes Wales are in great shape for their daunting summer tour to New Zealand following the comfortable 33-10 Six Nations win over Italy.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
22 Mar, 12:03
Ireland's hopes of a fifth Triple Crown in seven years were ended by a superb Scotland performance in Dublin on Saturday night.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
22 Mar, 11:58
A trio of Lions stars grabbed the headlines as Wales ended their Six Nations campaign with a comfortable win.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
15 Mar, 11:19
Lions full back Lee Byrne has admitted that he let his Wales team-mates down during Saturday's Six Nations defeat to Ireland.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
15 Mar, 11:17
Ireland and Lions centre Gordon D'Arcy could yet be fit to face Scotland.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
15 Mar, 11:14
A host of Lions tourists came to the fore in Dublin this weekend as Ireland beat Wales in the fourth round of the RBS 6 Nations.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
13 Mar, 08:49
Lions legend Gerald Davies has hailed Shane Williams and Tommy Bowe as the best wingers in the world ahead of today's Six Nations showdown between Wales and Ireland.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
12 Mar, 13:18
Wales lock Bradley Davies insists he won't be running scared of Ireland's Lions double act Paul O'Connell and Donncha O'Callaghan.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
12 Mar, 12:25
Martyn Williams insists the close friendships made between Welsh and Irish stars on the 2009 Lions tour will be temporarily forgotten this weekend.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
11 Mar, 19:30
Wales coach Warren Gatland has sung the praises of Lions centre Brian O'Driscoll ahead of the Six Nations encounter with Ireland this weekend.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
Other Rugby News
14 Feb
Scotland wing Thom Evans and full back Chris Paterson were both in hospital in Cardiff today after picking up serious injuries in their side's 31-24 defeat against Wales in an incredible game that was eventually won by the home side in the 82nd minute with the last play.
Westgate, Rob Cole
13 Jan, 11:42
One of the Springbok stars who downed the Lions last summer believes spending time out of the Munster starting XV has helped him turn his northern-hemisphere career around.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
11 Jan, 16:00
One of the more controversial figures from the Lions' summer tour of South Africa has been handed added responsibility ahead of the new Super 14 season.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
8 Jan, 11:23
One of the South African heroes from the summer series against the Lions is relishing a new lease of life in his homeland.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
26 Nov, 17:40
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13 Nov, 09:10
Springbok star Bryan Habana has spoken of his admiration for his country's current coach.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
11 Nov, 12:40
The Springboks have changed their entire starting XV for the first Test of their November tour of Europe.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
10 Nov, 13:14
Dan Carter will miss New Zealand's clash with Italy after being banned for a week.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
10 Nov, 11:35
Magners League Champions Munster have added to their front row options with the signing of Springbok squad member Wian du Preez.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
9 Nov, 11:20
As if defeat against Leicester in their opening tour match wasn't bad enough for the Springboks, the World Champs were dealt another blow after it was announced that Chilliboy Ralepelle and Gurthro Steenkamp have been forced home.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
Latest Features
Editorial
31 Dec
The tributes to rugby's latest knight having been pouring in and former British & Irish Lions scrum half Matt Dawson led the way by describing Sir Ian McGeechan as "the ultimate Lion".
Rob Cole
Editorial
5 Jul, 19:49
The morning after the night before can bring with it some troublesome headaches and, for the British & Irish Lions, the day after their magnificent win over the Springboks brought the realization that this is the end of the road for the man many call "the greatest ever Lion".
Rob Cole, Westgate
Editorial
3 Jul, 13:23
The 2009 Lions series may nearly be over but, for players and supporters alike, the 10-match tour of South Africa has confirmed that there really is nothing quite like the Lions.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
Interview
3 Jul, 12:45
Springbok No8 Ryan Kankowski will make his first Test start in over a year on Saturday, but it is also an opportunity for the Sharks ace to build on what his father, Tino, achieved against the 1980 British & Irish Lions.
Howie Kahn for Westgate
History
2 Jul, 15:39
Riki Flutey will become the first New Zealand-born player for 101 years to feature in a British & Irish Lions Test team when he makes his debut against the Springboks at Coca Cola Park on Saturday.
Rob Cole, Westgate
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6 Jul, 16:12
With the 2009 series now done and dusted, we take a look back at the impact of skipper Paul O'Connell through the eyes of coaches, team-mates and the man himself.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
6 Jul, 12:37
One of the heroes of the 1997 tour to South Africa believes his countrymen have done themselves plenty of favours on the current tour of the Republic.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
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