Hastings backs Wilkinson for Lions
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia.
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Lions coach lauds 'proven warrior' O'Connell
Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree expects Sam Warburton to be galvanised by the presence of "proven warrior" Paul O'Connell on the tour to Australia.
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Gatland expects Irish pair to be fit
Warren Gatland expects Leinster duo Brian O'Driscoll and Sean O'Brien to be on board Monday's flight to Hong Kong, where the tour opens against the Barbarians on 1 June.
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Gatland rules out Wilkinson approach
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has ruled out making another offer to Jonny Wilkinson to join the forthcoming tour to Australia.
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Cooper overlooked for Australia
Code-hopper Israel Folau was one of three uncapped players named in Australia's preliminary 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions, with in-form Reds playmaker Quade Cooper the most notable omission.
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Kearney feels for players not selected for Lions
Rob Kearney has revealed his sympathy for those not selected for the Lions, while revealing his delight at being included in the touring party.
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Feature: The European Lions concept
Is it time to scrap the British and Irish Lions and replace it with a European Lions? Or is tradition paramount?
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Best admits dismay over Lions omission
Ireland hooker Rory Best has revealed his dismay at not being selected for this summer's Lions tour of Australia to the Belfast Telegraph.
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Gray feeling good for Lions tour
Richie Gray is ready to throw everything into next month's British and Irish Lions tour after recovering from an RBS 6 Nations-ending injury.
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Nine Irish in Lions squad, but Best misses out
Nine Ireland players have been selected in the British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia with Rory Best the most high-profile Irish name to miss out.
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Wilkinson turned down place on Lions tour
Jonny Wilkinson ruled himself out of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia but could yet feature as an injury replacement, coach Warren Gatland said on Tuesday.
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Jenkins named as Lions' assistant coach
Former Wales flyhalf Neil Jenkins has been appointed assistant coach for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in June and July, a team announcement revealed.
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Too soon for US to host World Cup - IRB boss
The United States is not ready to host a rugby World Cup, International Rugby Board (IRB) head Brett Gosper said.
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Warburton odds-on for Lions captaincy
Ladbrokes has suspended betting on who will captain the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer.
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Gatland set to name Lions squad this morning
Up to 11 Irish players could be named when Warren Gatland reveals his 38-man Lions squad to tour Australia at 11am this morning.
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McGeechan slams Lions schedule
Ian McGeechan has claimed his successor as British and Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland, has been hamstrung by a "short-sighted and unfair" domestic schedule.
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O'Connor wants out-half spot against Lions
James O'Connor has set his sights on claiming the fly-half jersey when Australia take on the Lions this summer.
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McCaw extends break from rugby
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is set to miss the entire Super Rugby season as he continues his sabbatical from the sport.
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Lions must be picked on form says McGeechan
Former British & Irish Lions head coach Ian McGeechan has warned his successor not to repeat mistakes of the past and select players just on their reputation.
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Barbarians begin to build squad to face Lions
The Barbarians have announced their first five world-class recruits to face the British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong on 1 June.
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