Lions thump Barbarians: Reaction
Tony Ward gives his reaction to the Lions' easy win over the Barbarians in Hong Kong
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O'Connell lauds set-piece prowess
Paul O'Connell led the Lions to a comprehensive 59-8 victory over the Barbarians in Hong Kong before pin-pointing strong work at the set-piece as the cornerstone of their success.
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O'Connell to lead Lions in tour opener
Paul O'Connell will captain the Lions in Saturday's tour opener against the Barbarians at Hong Kong Stadium. O'Connell, the 2009 Lions tour skipper in South Africa, takes over
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Webber to captain England against Barbarians
Bath hooker Rob Webber will captain England in Sunday's non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
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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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Daly earns Barbarians call-up
Uncapped Wasps back Elliot Daly has been called into a star-studded Barbarians squad to face England and the British and Irish Lions.
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Uncapped Jones named in Baa-Baas squad
Uncapped Wasps flanker Sam Jones is among the latest additions to a strong Barbarians squad for their games against England and the British and Irish Lions.
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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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Dai Young named as Barbarians coach
The Barbarians will be coached by Wasps director of rugby Dai Young for their historic fixture against the British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong on 1 June.
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Wales too good for Baa-baas
Wales greats Shane Williams and Martyn Williams bowed out of rugby at the Millennium Stadium - but their thunder was stolen by a teenage Test debutant.
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Barbarians 29-28 Ireland: Report
Michael Corcoran reports on the Barbarians 29-28 win over Ireland in Gloucester
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Barbarians 29-28 Ireland XV
A late Felipe Contepomi penalty gave the Barbarians a 29-28 win over an Irish selection in Gloucester on Tuesday.
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Injury worries for Ireland
Michael Corcoran looks ahead to Ireland's game against the Barbarians, and looks at the injury situation
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Gilroy and Zebo named in Irish team
Craig Gilroy and Simon Zebo are among five players set to start a senior game for the first time after the Ireland side to play the Barbarians in Gloucester on Tuesday was announced.
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Ashton scores hat-trick as England beat Baa-baas
Chris Ashton rediscovered his scoring touch with a Twickenham hat-trick as England warmed up for their tour of South Africa with victory over the Barbarians.
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Ireland squad for Barbarians
The Ireland squad for the summer tour game against the Barbarians in Gloucester on 29 May has been announced.
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Baa-Baas confirm 33-man tour squad
The Barbarians have confirmed their 33-man squad for their upcoming fixtures against Ireland, England and Wales.
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Howley takes over control of Wales
Rob Howley has been appointed as Wales' caretaker head coach for the summer internationals against the Barbarians and Australia to allow Warren Gatland to recuperate fully from injuries suffered in a domestic accident.
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Barbarians 11-60 Australia
Australia warmed up for next weekend's one-off Test against Wales with an eight-try rout of the Barbarians at Twickenham.
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Pocock to captain Aussies against Baa-Baas
Flanker David Pocock will debut as captain for Australia in their match against the invitational Barbarians team at Twickenham on Saturday.