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Expert Analysis: South Africa 9-28 Lions
6 Jul 2009 10:19The Lions deserved their third Test win on a tour that could prove to be a springboard for Ireland, writes Conor O'Shea.
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Expert Analysis: South Africa 28-25 Lions
28 Jun 2009'Rob Kearney's display must rank as one of the all-time great individual performances by any full-back in international rugby.'
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Expert Analysis: Emerging Boks 13-13 Lions
24 Jun 2009'Surely if we talk combinations complementing each other like Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield, then O'Connell and O'Callaghan deserve their shot at the best second rows in the world.'
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Expert View: South Africa v Lions
20 Jun 2009'From the Lions perspective, they were on the wrong side of the referee for a lot of the match and the lineout struggled as well.'
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South Africa v Lions: Head to Head
18 Jun 2009With both teams selected, Brendan Cole takes a look at the clashes ahead of Saturday's first Test.
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Expert Analysis: Time for talking is over
17 Jun 2009There were a few hands played yesterday as we build towards the first test. From an on field point of view the Southern Kings gave the Lions the sort of game I have been expecting to see all tour but that we haven't got so far.
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Expert Analysis: Western Province 23-26 Lions
13 Jun 2009Conor O'Shea assesses the performance versus Western Province and offers some of his Lions picks for the First Test.
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Expert Analysis: Sharks 3-39 Lions
11 Jun 2009After a facile victory for the Lions in their latest match on tour, Conor O'Shea is now eagerly looking forward to the opening Test on 20 June.
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Blog: Michael Corcoran
7 Jun 2009'Honestly, this is the two-week period of the Tour I am looking forward to most, hopping between Durban and Cape Town in the build-up to the first test on Saturday, 20 June.'
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Expert Analysis: Cheetahs 24-26 Lions
6 Jun 2009Conor O'Shea looks back on the Lions' narrow victory over the Cheetahs and examines any implications for the maiden Test side.
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Expert Analysis: Golden Lions 10-74 Lions
3 Jun 2009The Lions' wide margin victory over the Golden Lions was just what the doctor ordered, writes Conor O'Shea.
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Expert Analysis: Royal XV 25-37 Lions
1 Jun 2009Read Conor O'Shea on the Lions' laboured win over the Royals, and how the pecking orders stand after the first match.
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Expert Analysis: Lions' challenge tougher than ever
25 May 2009'This tour is a great rugby occasion and a testament to where Irish rugby is now in terms of the important players they have provided,' writes Conor O'Shea.
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Lessons of 1997 and 2005 will steer McGeechan's Lions in South Africa
25 May 2009'This group of Lions will learn the lessons of 2005 and 1997,' writes Michael Corcoran
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Lions 2009: 5 Keys
25 May 2009Conor O'Shea picks his '5 Keys' that will dictate whether this Lions Tour will succeed or fail.
Features
Expert Analysis: Conor O'Shea
The Lions deserved Test win to end a tour that can prove a springboard for Ireland, writes Conor O'Shea.
Michael Corcoran's Final Blog
When you are champions you have to behave like champions, with dignity and respect...
Blog: Player Ratings
The Lions finally secured a Test win after seven defeats in a row, beating South Africa and holding them tryless. We rate the players.
In Pictures: South Africa 9-28 Lions
View a selection of the best images from the Lions hard fought victory in the third Test.
Blog: What Next?
Brendan Cole assesses the performance and viability of the Lions, and takes a look at the future.
Blog: Springbok View
The BOD-less Lions may struggle agaisnt a Springbok team that some feel will be improved. Can they win by 15? Warren Gatchell thinks so.
De Villiers A 'Disgrace' - O'Driscoll
Brian O'Driscoll, in an interview with Michael Corcoran, labels Peter de Villiers a 'disgrace' following his comments on eye-gouging.
Player Ratings: Lions
The Lions lost the first test in heartbreaking circumstances, going down to a late penalty conceded by Ronan O'Gara. We rate the players.
In Pictures: SA 28-25 Lions
View a selection of the best images from the Lions agonising defeat to South Africa in the second Test.
Michael Corcoran's Blog
Read 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
Warren Gatchell, our resident Springbok supporter, predicts a second Test win and a series clinching performance for his compatriots in Pretoria.
In Pictures: South Africa 26-21 Lions
The Lions came desperately close to recording a remarkable victory in the first Test at Durban, but just fell short.
In Pictures: Southern Kings 8-20 Lions
The Lions overcame a fired up Southern Kings outfit, but it wasn't all plain sailing. View some of the best images.
Blog: Michael Corcoran
RTÉ Sport's Michael Corcoran blogs on the highlight of his Lions tour so far, and picks his team to start the First Test.
In Pictures: Western Province 23-26 Lions
View a gallery of the Lions' victory over Western Province in Cape Town.
McBride's Invincibles
Relive the story of the 1974 Lions who conquered the Springboks. (Ireland only)
