British & Irish Lions pleased Cooper was left out

British and Irish Lions defence coach Andy Farrell says that he is delighted Quade Cooper has been left out by Australia for the upcoming Test...

Deans says Lions created a ‘sideshow’ over spying

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has accused the Lions of creating a "sideshow" over their spying claims on their Australia tour, as counterpart Warren Gatland denied...

Tommy Bowe ruled out of British & Irish Lions tour

Irish winger Tommy Bowe became the third player in two days to be ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour when he suffered...

British & Irish Lions call up Ireland winger Zebo

The British & Irish Lions have called up Ireland and Munster winger Simon Zebo as cover for his fellow Ireland winger Tommy Bowe.

O’Driscoll leads Lions against Combined Country

The British & Irish Lions have named their team to play the Combined Country at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle on Tuesday with Brian...

British & Irish Lions pass Queensland Reds Test

The British & Irish Lions won the third match on their 2013 tour Australia when they beat the Queensland Reds 12-22 at Suncorp...

Jenkins ruled out of British & Irish Lions tour

The British and Irish Lions have revealed that Gethin Jenkins' tour with the Lions is over due to a calf strain.

British & Irish Lions call up Grant for Cian Healy

The British & Irish Lions have called up Scotland prop Ryan Grant as replacement for Ireland's Cian Healey who is out of the tour.

Surgery rules out Wikinson for B & I Lions tour

Jonny Wilkinson has effectively ruled himself out of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia by having surgery on a groin problem.

Warburton desperate to make up for lost time

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton says that he will have to hit the ground running when he finally makes his Lions debut this...

British & Irish Lions Prop Healy cleared of foul play

British & Irish Lions Prop, Cian Healy has been cleared of foul play in the Lions 17-69 victory over the Western Force and is free...

British and Irish Lions prop Healey cited for biting

British and Irish Lions prop Cian Healy will face a disciplinary hearing on Thursday over allegations he bit Brett Sheeham during their 17-69...

Alex Corbisiero gets British & Irish Lions call up

The British and Irish Lions have called up England prop Alex Corbisiero from their squad currently touring Argentina as cover for Ireland prop...

Warburton to lead British & Irish Lions against Reds

The British and Irish Lions have named tour captain Sam Warburton in their team to play the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

British & Irish Lions thump the Western Force

The British and Irish Lions opened their 2013 tour of Australia with a solid 17-69 victory over Super Rugby side the Western Force in Perth.

O’Driscoll to captain Lions against the Force

Former British & Irish Lions tour captain Brian O'Driscoll will captain the British and Irish Lions on Wednesday against the Western Force in Perth.

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Barbarians hooker Brits banned for Farrell punch

Saracens and Barbarians hooker Schalk Brits has been slapped with a three week ban for punching his Saracens team mate Owen Farrell in the British...

Edwards backs British and Irish Lions to win series

Wales and Lions great Gareth Edwards believes the British and Irish Lions class of 2013 will prove too strong for the Wallabies over three Tests...

British & Irish Lions plan to beat the heat

The British and Irish Lions game against the Barbarians in Hong Kong on Saturday will include two water breaks per half due to the prevailing...

British & Irish Lions open tour with big Baabaas win

The British & Irish Lions opened their 2013 tour of Hong Kong and Australia by thumping the Barbarians 8-59 in Hong Kong.

Lions coach Gatland issues Farrell with a warning

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has warned flyhalf Owen Farrell about the need for strict discipline after a flare-up during Saturday's thumping 59-8...

Dallaglio warns Lions not to expect an easy ride

England Rugby World Cup-winner Lawrence Dallaglio has warned the British and Irish Lions not to expect an easy ride against the Barbarians when they kick...

British & Irish Lions name team to face Barbarians

The 2013 British & Irish Lions have announced their first team to face the Barbarians in Hong Kong with 17 players on their first Lions...

Warburton in doubt for British & Irish Lions opener

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton is in doubt for their tour opening match against the Barbarians after sitting out training in Hong Kong...