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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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Historical Features
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Latest Lions News
09 Mar
Lions hooker Matthew Rees returns to the Wales side for Saturday's Six Nations encounter with Ireland but skipper Ryan Jones will not be involved in Dublin.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
9 Mar, 20:20
Lions tourist Mike Blair will miss Scotland's Six Nations clash with England but 2005 squad member Chris Cusiter has been passed fit for Saturday's game.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
9 Mar, 13:22
Lions star Mike Phillips has highlighted his hopes of featuring for Britain and Ireland's elite in 2013 as one of the reasons behind his decision to sign a new contract with the Ospreys.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
9 Mar, 13:20
One of the stars of the 2009 Lions tour has had his season brought to an abrupt end.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
5 Mar, 08:52
Former Lions hero Jason Robinson almost made a sensational playing comeback earlier this season.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
5 Mar, 08:50
Lions coach Shaun Edwards believes there is still plenty of reason for Wales to be optimistic despite two Six Nations defeats so far this year.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
5 Mar, 08:48
Lions lock Alun Wyn Jones could be fit for the knockout stages of the Heineken Cup.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
4 Mar, 10:43
Ben Cohen has voiced his opinion on the recent performances of former Lions colleague Jonny Wilkinson.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
4 Mar, 10:02
Lions selection Jerry Flannery has lost his appeal against his six-week suspension.
Westgate, Marc Heywood
3 Mar, 09:21
Lions lock Simon Shaw is still waiting to see if he will be forced out of the remainder of the Six Nations.
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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