http://www.rte.ie/sport Latest Irish and international news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ http://www.rte.ie/images/logo_rss_goog.gif http://www.rte.ie/sport Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:29:07 +0100 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:29:07 +0100 Sport News British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:43:58 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0619/457443-north-fit-for-first-test/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0619/457443-north-fit-for-first-test/ Lions hooker Rory Best pulled no punches as he assessed his side's performance in losing 14-12 against the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium this morning. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:29:07 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0618/457310-best-critical-after-lion-taming/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0618/457310-best-critical-after-lion-taming/ The Lions lost their unbeaten tour record just four days before tackling Australia after Jake White's Brumbies deservedly triumphed 14-12 at Canberra Stadium. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:14:28 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0618/457298-brumbies-tame-the-lions/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0618/457298-brumbies-tame-the-lions/ Ireland have lost 9-8 to hosts France in their fifth place play-off semi-final at the Junior World Cup. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:16:45 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0618/457387-ireland-france/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0618/457387-ireland-france/ Brian O'Driscoll feels being on this year's British and Irish Lions tour is helping to keep him young. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:49:34 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0618/457232-lions-life-energises-odriscoll/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0618/457232-lions-life-energises-odriscoll/ Adam Ashley-Cooper insists Brian O'Driscoll remains as dangerous as ever as the rivals prepare to meet for the first time in Saturday's opening Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:28:06 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0618/457237-ashley-cooper-salutes-soldier-odriscoll/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0618/457237-ashley-cooper-salutes-soldier-odriscoll/ Paul O'Connell believes there is "savage competition" for places in the British and Irish Lions squad as the countdown continues towards next Saturday's first Test against Australia. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:54:18 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2013/0617/457083-oconnell/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2013/0617/457083-oconnell/ Ireland's hat-trick hero Fergus McFadden said that players who impressed on the tour to the USA and Canada were driven by the desire to keep the jersey. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:11:27 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2013/0616/456948-mcfadden-and-team-mates-keen-to-make-impact/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2013/0616/456948-mcfadden-and-team-mates-keen-to-make-impact/ Ireland interim coach Les Kiss paid tribute to hat-trick hero Fergus McFadden after his crucial role in the tourists' 40-14 win over Canada in Toronto. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:43:28 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2013/0616/456920-kiss-singles-out-mcfadden-for-praise/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2013/0616/456920-kiss-singles-out-mcfadden-for-praise/ The Lions have drafted former Wales wing Shane Williams into their team for Tuesday's clash against the Brumbies in Canberra. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:13:24 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0616/456899-williams-gets-surprise-call-up-to-lions/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0616/456899-williams-gets-surprise-call-up-to-lions/ Fergus McFadden scored a hat-trick for Ireland as they finished a difficult season on a high with a comprehensive 40-14 victory over Canada. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:43:57 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2013/0616/456891-mcfadden-on-fire-in-victory-over-canada/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2013/0616/456891-mcfadden-on-fire-in-victory-over-canada/ The Lions' hopes of victory in their last tour match before facing Australia will be tested by a hastily assembled backline and an ACT Brumbies side keen to inflict a timely psychological blow in Canberra on Tuesday. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:36:48 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0616/456917-brumbies-to-test-lions-hastily-assembled-backline/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0616/456917-brumbies-to-test-lions-hastily-assembled-backline/ Leigh Halfpenny produced a command performance as the unbeaten British and Irish Lions delivered their best display Down Under just seven days before tackling Australia. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:09:05 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0615/456799-lions-impress-against-tough-waratahs/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0615/456799-lions-impress-against-tough-waratahs/ Marland Yarde marked his international debut with two tries as England stormed to a seven-try victory and their first ever Test series clean sweep in Argentina. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:29:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0615/456861-england-shrug-off-argentina-challenge/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0615/456861-england-shrug-off-argentina-challenge/ Christian Wade is understood to have been called up by the British and Irish Lions and withdrawn from the England side to play Argentina in Buenos Aires today. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:36:02 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0615/456830-wade-set-to-link-up-with-the-lions/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0615/456830-wade-set-to-link-up-with-the-lions/ Sam Warburton believes today's 47-17 victory over a tough Waratahs team provided the perfect preparation for the Lions' first Test match against Australia. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:32:52 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0615/456808-warburton-hails-perfect-preparation/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0615/456808-warburton-hails-perfect-preparation/ South Africa staged a second-half comeback to record a flattering 30-17 win over a feisty Scotland in the four-nation tournament on Saturday and set up a final clash with Samoa. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:41:50 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0615/456843-south-africa/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0615/456843-south-africa/ The British and Irish Lions would sooner "cheat" the best than "play" the best rugby, and it's no surprise given their coach is a New Zealander, according to former Australia coach Bob Dwyer. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:55:28 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0615/456777-former-australia-coach-slams-cheating-lions/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0615/456777-former-australia-coach-slams-cheating-lions/ Japan claimed a first win over Six Nations champions Wales after a clinical display against an inexperienced Welsh side sealed a 23-8 victory that tied their two match series. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:12:07 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0615/456792-japan-claim-famous-win-over-wales/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0615/456792-japan-claim-famous-win-over-wales/ Samoa powered to a 39-10 win over Italy in the four-team tournament in South Africa on Saturday, their third successive test win against Six Nations opposition. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:51:32 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0615/456829-samoa-overpower-italy-in-south-africa/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/international/2013/0615/456829-samoa-overpower-italy-in-south-africa/