Ex Australia coach Robbie Deans will lead Barbarians against Ireland and England

The Barbarians play their game against Ireland at Thomond Park in May

Cooper just super for McKenzie and Australia since his return

Opportunity knocks and the Lions are ready to answer

It’ll be tight but the visitors can prevail if keeping pressure on Australia in right areas

Deans never considered dropping Beale and O’Connor despite late night antics

Duo named in Australia side to face Lions in Melbourne

Deans keeps faith with O’Connor for second test

Wallabies coach keeps converted winger at outhalf for second match of series against the Lions

Injured O’Connell agrees to request to remain on with Lions

Munster man intends to still play a part as Warren Gatland’s men bid for series glory

Lions look leaderless without O’Connell

Talismanic lock was in ‘form of his life’ but management move quickly to slot in Parling

Lions get out of jail but will do very well to beware wounded and cornered Wallabies

Tourists better in many ways but Australia are unlucky to be undone by Beale slip in opening Test

Sexton enjoys rub of the green

Lions outhalf admits tourists needed a bit of luck to avoid defeat in first test against Australia

Tommy Bowe will be available for second Test after operation

Ireland winger back in full training after hand injury as injuries mount for Australia

Warburton says job is only half done after tight win

Welshman admits it was too close for comfort in Brisbane

Australia team to face the Lions packed with playmakers, gamebreakers and no little skill

Deans gives Israel Folau his chance

Cooper’s stock rises as Wallabies outhalf rivals stumble

World Cup-winning coach Bob Dwyer backs Reds’ No 10 to face Lions