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 has revealed that the British and Irish Lions' backs last week put their Wales counterparts "to the sword" as part of their preparations for Australia.
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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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O'Driscoll injury not serious says Gatland
Warren Gatland has revealed players not involved in upcoming domestic and European cup finals could have an advantage when it comes to earning the nod for the opening Lions Test, and stated that Brian O'Driscoll's back injury is not serious.
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Rugby Review
Donal Lenihan looks ahead to this weekend's European finals & the upcoming Lions tour.
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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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Halfpenny keen to erase sour Lions memories
Leigh Halfpenny is determined to make his mark for the Lions in Australia, and erase the memory of the injury woes which blighted his tour of South Africa four years ago.
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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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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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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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Lions: Rob Howley
Lions assistant coach Rob Howley tells Michael Corcoran that they can't wait to start preparations for the tour
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Lions: Andy Irvine
Andy Irvine, Lions Tour Manager, tells Michael Corcoran of the difficulty in selecting the Lions squad
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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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'Complete' O'Connell hailed after Munster win
Paul O'Connell, who led Munster to a quarter-final victory over Harlequins yesterday, has been tipped to make a big impression on the Lions tour.
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Sexton now a doubt for Lions
Jonathan Sexton has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a foot injury - casting doubt over his participation in the Lions tour.
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Gatland wary of English Lions selection
British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland believes the 2011 World Cup has demonstrated that selecting a large number of England players for this summer's tour to Australia will result in unwanted media attention.
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Lions Tour adds incentive for O'Driscoll
Brian O'Driscoll may have denied giving any thought to the Lions captaincy, but the Ireland centre has been installed as favourite to regain the post he held eight years ago.