Lack of an Irish voice at the coaches’ table reflected in just four picks for Lions’ first TestThe most contentious selection of all is that of Dan Lydiate ahead of Seán O’Brien on the benchFri Jun 21 2013 - 01:00
There’ll be no rabble-rousing speeches as Ireland’s Paul O’Connell basks in relaxed Lions build-upThe Munster man’s journey to Saturday’s first Test against Australia has been remarkableFri Jun 21 2013 - 01:00
Australia team to face the Lions packed with playmakers, gamebreakers and no little skillDeans gives Israel Folau his chanceFri Jun 21 2013 - 01:00
Gatland picks eight Lions test debutantsJamie Heaslip holds off challenge of Wales’s Toby Faletau for Australia gameThu Jun 20 2013 - 06:23
James O’Connor at outhalf for Australia as Robbie Deans names three new capsGeorge North’s unexpected return timely boost for Lions going into first TestThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
Rugby union fighting for its share of competitive Australian sports marketRugby league, Aussie Rules, cricket and soccer all vying for the attention of the sports-mad public ‘Down Under’Thu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
Unpredictable Romain Poite’s selection for potentially decisive third Test sends a shiver down the spineBoth camps have welcomed the appointment of New Zealander Chris Pollock for the first TestThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
Lions’ duo Rob Kearney and Rory Best rue the consequences of ignominious defeat to buoyant BrumbiesPlayers fail to enhance their reputation with Test places at stakeWed Jun 19 2013 - 01:00
Most Lions positions for first Test look nailed on but still places availableZebo’s fine performance in his tour debut against the Waratahs ticked all the boxesWed Jun 19 2013 - 00:10
ACT Brumbies out to make most of free shot at Lions in CanberraHost side not fully loaded but victory would boost coach Jake White’s chances of succeeding Robbie Deans as Wallabies head coachTue Jun 18 2013 - 01:00
Second coming proving all the sweeter for Brumbies’ Clyde RathboneFormer Wallaby looking forward to locking horns with the LionsTue Jun 18 2013 - 01:00
Tommy Bowe ‘highly unlikely’ to be available for Lions’ first TestBut winger back running as Jamie Roberts also looks set to miss outTue Jun 18 2013 - 01:00
Lions won’t risk players in game against BrumbiesGatland willing to sacrifice Canberra clash for greater gain against WallabiesMon Jun 17 2013 - 00:16
Waratahs will pack a punch and provide Lions with proper testSelection shows the management are getting closer to settling on Test sideSat Jun 15 2013 - 01:00
Waiting on the wings and praying for a place on the team to face the WallabiesGerry Thornley gets the views of Rob Kearney and Simon ZeboSat Jun 15 2013 - 01:00
Warren Gatland admits heavy toll amongst Lions’ outside backs is causing concernRob Kearney is set for his first tour appearance after recovering from hamstring troubleFri Jun 14 2013 - 00:04
Billy Twelvetrees’ call-up fuels fears over Jonny Sexton but sources indicate Leinster man is fit and wellLions expect a ferocious battle against Waratahs on SaturdayThu Jun 13 2013 - 01:00
Michael Cheika sorry to miss a shot at old boy Brian O’DriscollNSW Waratahs coach delighted to have helped in development of Lions’ Leinster contingentThu Jun 13 2013 - 01:00
Seán O’Brien hopes his versatility will pay off come Test timeFlanker impresses again as he switches to blindside against Combined CountryWed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00
Halfpenny unlikely to be tossed for KearneyZebo or Kearney likely to feature against Michael Cheika’s New South Wales WaratahsWed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00
Lions prove too strong for Combined Country effortThree Irish on scoresheet as tourists run in 10 tries against largely amateur side in NewcastleTue Jun 11 2013 - 12:35
No surprise as Robbie Deans excludes Quade Cooper from Wallabies squad to face LionsQueensland outhalf not included in six squad additions announcedTue Jun 11 2013 - 01:00
Lions to face another highly-motivated side in Combined Country XVWith Jonathan Sexton and Owen Farrell both kept out of the firing line against the latest tour opponents, Scotland fullback Hogg will play at number 10Tue Jun 11 2013 - 01:00
As tour begins to take toll, Lions lick their woundsHopes remain that injured Tommy Bowe could recover in time for first TestMon Jun 10 2013 - 01:00
Conor Murray knows time is running out to make an impression as Alex Corbisiero comes flying into contentionTour has been an eye opener for scrumhalf but he knows he is still number three pick for the TestsMon Jun 10 2013 - 01:00
Set-piece superiority helps the Lions overcome game Queensland effortGatland welcomes the fact the tourists were put to the pin of their collar before emerging victoriousMon Jun 10 2013 - 01:00
Lions eventually tame the RedsIreland wing suffers broken hand that will require an operationSat Jun 08 2013 - 13:20
Queensland Reds present a real test for LionsOutside of the Tests against Australia, this promises to be the toughest encounterSat Jun 08 2013 - 01:00
Quade Cooper in last chance saloon to impress Wallabies head coachA commanding performance from the gifted outhalf in front of a sell-out 52,000 Suncorp Stadium crowd could potentially give Robbie Deans some food for thoughtSat Jun 08 2013 - 00:00
Lions have already moved on from Cian Healy’s day of reckoningSympathy aplenty for prop’s woes but players now focused on Reds game in BrisbaneFri Jun 07 2013 - 01:00
Queensland Reds pick strong team to face Lions in BrisbaneNine Wallabies, including Quade Cooper, to face 2013 tourists in first real testFri Jun 07 2013 - 01:00
Healy facing hearing after allegation of bitingIreland prop cited over an incident as Lions make short work of Western ForceThu Jun 06 2013 - 01:04
Force are less than irresistible as Lions runs in nine triesCian Healy ankle injury a worry but prop also cited over alleged biting incidentThu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00
Heaslip and O’Brien make claims to be starting LionsHalfpenny’s perfect kicking the talk of the dayThu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00
Letter from Perth: All change from the last Lions tour in this city of opportunityPresence of so many English and Irish should help swell the number of Lions supportersWed Jun 05 2013 - 06:00
Jonathan Sexton ready to open the door to number tenIrish outhalf delighted to make debut and already looks better choice than Owen FarrellMon Jun 03 2013 - 01:00
Plenty of far eastern promise as Barbarians are beaten out the gateLions set satisfying benchmark and come away unscathed from Hong KongMon Jun 03 2013 - 00:49
Lions may benefit in the long term from Hong Kong heatTeam arrive in Australia with a clean bill of healthMon Jun 03 2013 - 00:20
Lions look to start with prideHumidity could prove to be the biggest danger for tour opener in Hong KongSat Jun 01 2013 - 01:00
Lions have turned into a touring cash cow but in Australia it’s time for them to bare their clawsTheir arrival may revitalise the game Down Under and this is a series they could winSat Jun 01 2013 - 01:00
Stuart Hogg’s fancy footwork brings him into the line for his Lions debutDistantly related to George Best, the Scottish fullback has had a rapid riseFri May 31 2013 - 01:00
Decision to name Paul O’Connell as Lions captain was ‘pretty easy’Adam Jones says ‘He’s been captain of the Lions before and is a leader for us’Thu May 30 2013 - 23:00
Paul O’Connell likely to lead Lions if Sam Warburton is ruled outSergio Parisse captains Barbarians who are on a self-imposed alcohol ban for the weekThu May 30 2013 - 01:00
Conor Murray happy the competition for Lions places is beginning to heat upShould become first Irish Lions scrumhalf since 1980 on SaturdayThu May 30 2013 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell primed to step in for Sam WarburtonMunster man likely to step up to lead Lions in the absence of first-choice captainWed May 29 2013 - 19:02
Madcap season of highs and lows reserves Best until lastRetirements and departures leave huge voids at Leinster, Munster and ConnachtTue May 28 2013 - 12:00
Ulster and Leinster look primed for one final bun fightHalf a dozen changes and presence of Sexton may just give Leinster edge in reprise of last season’s European finalSat May 25 2013 - 15:06
Jamie Heaslip aims to end ‘roller coaster’ of a season on a highIreland’s captain hoping to gain revenge for two final defeats before going to AustraliaSat May 25 2013 - 05:00
Maybe the best team lost on the day but the Heineken Cup is still a winnerLeinster, Munster and Ulster avoid big French three next season but could face Racing MetroTue May 21 2013 - 12:00
