Springbok View - Final Word
Tuesday, 07 Jul 2009
A gracious Warren Gatchell, while revelling in South Africa's victory, pays tribute to the 2009 Lions.[Read More]
Michael Corcoran's Final South Africa Blog
Sunday, 05 Jul 2009
In any sport when you are champions there comes a certain responsibility with it, you have to behave like champions, with dignity and respect. [Read More]
Lions Player Ratings
Saturday, 04 Jul 2009
The Lions finally secured a Test win after seven defeats in a row, beating South Africa and holding them tryless with an excellent performance in which Jamie Heaslip, Simon Shaw and Rob Kearney were among the standout men. Brendan Cole rates the players.[Read More]
Michael Corcoran's Blog
Friday, 03 Jul 2009RTÉ Sport's Michael Corcoran on a rather strange week that included a media colleague being hospitalised...[Read More]
What next for the Lions?
Friday, 03 Jul 2009
The Lions virtually invite doubters to have a cut; with 3-0 on the cards: where next for the entity? Brendan Cole takes a look.[Read More]
Springbok View - Boks by 15 in third Test.....
Wednesday, 01 Jul 2009
The BOD-less Lions may struggle agaisnt a Springbok team that some feel will be improved by the absence of Schalk Burger, writes Warren Gatchell.
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Referees emerge with little credit
Wednesday, 01 Jul 2009
Dreadful officiating has been a blight on this Lions series with a ludicrously short ban for Schalk Burger (and an undeserved suspension for Bakkies Botha) the latest instalments, writes Brendan Cole.
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Burger Eye Gouge
Saturday, 27 Jun 2009The Schalk Burger/Luke Fitzgerald incident gets worse every time you look at it.
[Read More]Which theory: SA subs v Lions tighthead?
Friday, 26 Jun 2009
As well as the Phil Vickery for Adam Jones change, the substitutions made by Peter De Villiers and a lax attitude have been cited as key factors in shaping last week's match. Brendan Cole takes a look at both theories.
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Michael Corcoran's Blog
Wednesday, 24 Jun 2009Read Michael Corcoran on media cabin fever, and how the speculation is hotting up ahead of the selection announcement for the Second Test.
Springbok View - Second Test
Wednesday, 24 Jun 2009
Warren Gatchell, our resident Springbok supporter, predicts a second Test win and a series clinching performance for his compatriots in Pretoria on Saturday.
Michael Corcoran's Blog
Wednesday, 17 Jun 2009RTÉ Sport's Michael Corcoran blogs on the latest goings on in South Africa, including the 'older generation', visits to the mall and his latest selection thinking.[Read More]
Springbok View - First Test
Wednesday, 17 Jun 2009
Warren Gatchell, our resident Springbok supporter, is going for a home win by at least five points in the First Test in Durban. Find out why.[Read More]
Final Selection Calls
Tuesday, 16 Jun 2009
It's decision time for the Lions - who should start? who will start? Brendan Cole takes a last look at each position.[Read More]
Springbok View - Stormers v Lions
Friday, 12 Jun 2009
Warren Gatchell, our resident Springbok supporter, thinks the Lions will have too much power for an understrength Western Province on Saturday.
