Ashley-Cooper salutes 'soldier' O'Driscoll
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.
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Lions life energises O'Driscoll
Brian O'Driscoll feels being on this year's British and Irish Lions tour is helping to keep him young.
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White relishing unique opportunity
Brumbies manager Jake White says playing the Lions is a unique opportunity for players and coaches
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Brumbies 14-12 Lions: Reaction
Donal Lenihan and Tony Ward give their reaction to the Lions' first tour loss at the hands of the ACT Brumbies
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Brumbies tame the Lions
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.
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Best & Kearney
Rory Best, Rob Kearney and Warren Gatland give their reaction to the Lions' first defeat
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Best critical following first tour defeat
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.
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Lions: The First Test
Tony Ward and Donal Lenihan assess the Lions' win over the Waratahs and predict the test team
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O'Connell: 'Savage competition' for Test places
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.
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Williams gets surprise call-up to Lions
The Lions have drafted former Wales wing Shane Williams into their team for Tuesday's clash against the Brumbies in Canberra.
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Brumbies to test Lions' hastily assembled backline
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.
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Former Australia coach slams 'cheating' Lions
Former Australia coach Bob Dwyer has launched a withering attack on the British and Irish Lions, including accusations of cheating.
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Warburton hails perfect preparation
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.
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Lions impress against tough Waratahs
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.
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Wade set to link up with the Lions
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.
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Warburton given ringing endorsement
Sam Warburton has been given a ringing endorsement as he prepares to lead the British and Irish Lions against New South Wales Waratahs tomorrow.
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Kearney ready to repay the Lions staff
Rob Kearney has thanked the British and Irish Lions coaching staff for sticking with him during his fightback from injury.
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Zebo makes Lions debut
Michael Corcoran assesses the Lions' selection to face NSW
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Lions: The Business
Mick O'Keeffe looks at the business element of the Lions
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Lions focus sharpening: O'Connell
Paul O'Connell says that the mood is changing as the first test approaches