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Mon June 17 2013

Lions 2009 - Bobby Cup

In 2009 The British & Irish Lions physical conditioner Paul 'Bobby' Stridgeon gave out his own special player awards.

Mon June 17 2013

Lions 2009 - Willie John's Speech

In 2009 Willie John McBride gives an inspiring speech ahead of the first Test match against South Africa in Durban.

Mon June 17 2013

Supporting The Lions

It takes all different characters to make a successful Lions tour and Sky Sports News has been granted rare access to one of the life and souls of the dressing room, Bag Man Rala O'Reilly.

Mon June 17 2013

Youngs: An honour to play with Williams

Ben Youngs says he can't wait to share the same pitch as Shane Williams.

Mon June 17 2013

North in contention

George North could be back for the first test against Australia, according to the Lions' doctor James Robson

Sun June 16 2013

Williams in shock call-up

Sir Ian McGeechan gives his thoughts on the decision to name 36 year-old winger Shane Williams in the Lions side to face the Brumbies on Tuesday.

Sun June 16 2013

Beefy Backing The Lions

Sky Sports pundit Sir Ian Botham thinks The British and Irish Lions will be victorious against Australia.

Sat June 15 2013

So close for Scotland

Three second-half tries saw South Africa come from behind to beat Scotland 30-17 in their Quadrangular Tournament clash in Nelspruit.

Sat June 15 2013

ACT Brumbies v Lions - 2001

Watch the British & Irish Lions last minute comeback over ACT Brumbies in Canberra.

Sat June 15 2013

Waratahs v Lions - Davis Blog

Sky Sports News reporter Gail Davis gives her thoughts on The British and Irish Lions emphatic 47-17 victory over the New South Wales Waratahs.

Sat June 15 2013

Try of the Match - Halfpenny

Leigh Halfpenny's 43rd minute try against the Waratahs was arguably the best try of the tour so far.

Sat June 15 2013

Croft - Team starting to settle

Tom Croft says the team is starting to understand each others' game and settle into place.

Sat June 15 2013

Warburton pleased after tough test

Sam Warburton says he was pleased the team came through a tough test to see off the Waratahs.

Sat June 15 2013

Dennis – we left everything on the pitch

Waratahs captain Dave Dennis says his side gave everything they had today but the Lions were too strong technically for them to cope with.

Sat June 15 2013

Gatland - Good physical test

Warren Gatland says he was proud of the Lions performance after they encountered a tough match against the Waratahs.

Sat June 15 2013

A tough job for Gatland

The panel discuss Tuesday's selection meeting and all agree there'll be a few tight calls.

Sat June 15 2013

The Lions are ready to roar

The panel all said that the players stood up to the plate in the Lions 47-17 win over the Waratahs.

Fri June 14 2013

A week with the Lions

Take a look at a successful week for the British and Irish Lions with victories over the Queensland Reds and Combined Country XV.

Fri June 14 2013

Crunch time for the Lions

The Lions will play their final preparation game against the Waratahs tomorrow.

Fri June 14 2013

Waratahs perfect preparation

Adam Jones and Tom Youngs say that the Waratahs game this weekend is perfect preparation.

Fri June 14 2013

Zebo happy to be a Lion

Simon Zebo is just happy to get the chance to play for the British and Irish Lions

Fri June 14 2013

Kearney excited to play

Rob Kearney is excited to finally get some time on the field for the Lions against the Waratahs this weekend.

Fri June 14 2013

Warburton not guaranteed to start

British and Irish Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree says Sam Warburton is not guaranteed to start the 1st Test against Australia.

Fri June 14 2013

Lions v NSW Waratahs - Preview

Gail Davis looks ahead to the British and Irish Lions' latest warm up match against the NSW Waratahs.

Thu June 13 2013

Test side taking shape

Stuart Barnes and Scott Quinnell give their thoughts on what the starting XV will be for the first Test.

Thu June 13 2013

Players out to impress

Warren Gatland and Sam Warburton look ahead to the match against the Waratahs.

Fri June 14 2013

Lions side announced

Simon Zebo will make his first start of the tour as the Lions name a strong side to face the Waratahs.

Wed June 12 2013

Lions set their sights

The British and Irish Lions have arrived in Sydney for the first time on their tour of Australia and some of them have been given time off to do some sight-seeing with a difference.

Wed June 12 2013

O'Driscoll satisfied with win

Brian O'Driscoll was pleased with the British and Irish Lions' defence during the 64-0 win over Combined Countries XV.

Tue June 11 2013

Combined Country v Lions - Edwards' blog

The Lions squad did not suffer any injuries in the demolition of a Combined Country XV and that is the best news, says Phil Edwards.

Wed June 12 2013

Who will face Australia?

Scott Quinnell, Paul Wallace, Scott Hastings and Dean Ryan discuss who they think will make the British and Irish Lions starting line-up against Australia.

Tue June 11 2013

Country v Lions - Talking Point

Dean Ryan and the guys disscuss the Line Out problems the Lions have had on the tour so far

Tue June 11 2013

Howley delighted with Hogg

Rob Howley says the coaching staff are content with the team's performance against NSW-Queensland Combined XV but reserved special praise for Stuart Hogg.

Tue June 11 2013

Lions run riot

Brian O'Driscoll says scoring ten tries against any opposition is good result as the British and Irish Lions destroyed a NSW-Queensland Combined XV 64-0.

Tue June 11 2013

Kearney hoping to face Waratahs

Rob Kearney has not yet played on this Lions tour after tearing his hamstring, but is hopeful of facing the Waratahs on Saturday.

Tue June 11 2013

Evans out to take his chance

Ian Evans hopes he can force his way into the Lions starting line-up for the first Test against Australia.

Sun June 9 2013

Gatland clarifies 'spy' comments

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has distanced himself from spying allegations levelled at Australia ahead of their three-Test series.

Sat June 8 2013

Samoa beat Scots in Durban

Samoa ran in three tries as they registered their first ever victory against Scotland in the opening fixture of the quadrangular series in Durban.

Sat June 8 2013

All Blacks overpower France

First half tries from Aaron Smith and Sam Cane saw New Zealand through to a comfortable 23-13 victory against France in Wellington.

Sat June 8 2013

Gail Davis Blog

Gail Davis looks back at a costly win for the Lions over the Queensland Reds.

Sat June 8 2013

Youngs praises Lions Pack

Ben Youngs praised the performance of the Lions Scrum as they beat the Queensland Reds 22-12 in Brisbane.

Sat June 8 2013

Gatland proud of Lions character

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland was happy with the courage shown by the Lions in their 22-12 win over the Queensland Reds.

Sat June 8 2013

Cooper happy with performance

Queensland Reds captain Quade Cooper was pleased with the way his team equipped themselves in defeat to the British and Irish Lions.

Sat June 8 2013

Gray - Still room for improvement

Richie Gray felt that there was still room for improvement despite the Lions 22-12 win over the Queensland Reds.

Sat June 8 2013

Warburton pleased with win

Lions' captain Sam Warburton was pleased with the intensity of performance in a hard fought win over the Queensland Reds.

Sat June 8 2013

Heart of a Lion - Roger Uttley

Roger Uttley talks to us about his Lions days and also what it takes to be a British and Irish Lion.

Fri June 7 2013

Behind the scenes - Lions dressing room

Rala takes us into the British and Irish Lions dressing room as he makes preparations ahead of the team arriving.

Fri June 7 2013

Brumbies reach Super Rugby finals

The Brumbies beat the rebels 39-17 to secure a bonus-point win and end an eight-year finals drought.

Fri June 7 2013

Lions relishing Reds clash

Richie Gray and Dan Lydiate are relishing a tougher test from the Queensland Reds for the Lions on Saturday.

Fri June 7 2013

Lions captain Sam Warburton has been declared fit to lead the side against the Queensland Reds. The Wales flanker, who missed the first two tour games with a knee injury, has been passed fit to make his debut on Saturday.

Wed June 5 2013

Lions make it two wins on Tour

Sky Sports News' Phil Edwards gives his thoughts on the British and Irish Lions' win over Western Force in Perth.

Wed June 5 2013

Kafer concerned over Lions power

Former Wallabie Rod Kafer is concerned that Australia will need a plan b if the Wallabies cannot deal with the Lions power.

Wed June 5 2013

Walshe hoping for good display

Nick Walshe says he's more concerned about the performance than the result as the England U20s look to kick-start their campaign against France.

Wed June 5 2013

Sexton shows his skill set in Perth

Stuart Barnes praises Jonathan Sexton's performance against the Western Force.

Wed June 5 2013

Rampant Lions overpower Force

Warren Gatland was pleased with the overall performance from the Lions against the Force.

Wed June 5 2013

Sexton - Momentum is building

Lions fly-half Jonathan Sexton enjoyed the mix of play from the Lions during the Western Force game.

Wed June 5 2013

Halfpenny in kicking form

Leigh Halfpenny kicks 11 out of 11 for the Lions in Perth.

Wed June 5 2013

North pleased with performance

Welsh Lion George North was happy with the backs performance against the Force in Perth.

Wed June 5 2013

Bod looks to build on Force result

Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll was pleased with the performance against Western Force in Perth.

Wed June 5 2013

Barnes disappointed for fans

Stuart Barnes says the decision to rest a number of the Westen Force's core players is disappointing for everyone involved.

Wed June 5 2013

Westen Force frustrate Greenwood

Will Greenwood says it is frustrating for the Lions that the Western Force are playing such a weakened side today.

Wed June 5 2013

Sharpe welcomes underdog tag

Nathan Sharpe says he is not concerned that the Lions are the favourites to win the series.

Tue June 4 2013

Lions downtime

The British and Irish Lions relax between games at the beach.

Tue June 4 2013

Lions ready to face Force

The British and Irish Lions will play their first match on Australian soil when they take on Western Force tomorrow morning.

Tue June 4 2013

Dream for Best

Rory Best will be one of five players making their Lions debut tomorrow. Best says it's a dream come true.

Tue June 4 2013

Rowntree expects success

British and Irish Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree expects the best from his talented group of players.

Mon June 3 2013

O'Driscoll named captain

Brian O'Driscoll has been named as captain for the British and Irish Lions' first match on Australian soil - against the Western Force in Perth.

Sun June 2 2013

Deans not worried by Lions

It was a big win for the Lions in their first match against the Barbarians but it's not worried Australia head coach Robbie Deans.

Sat June 1 2013

Bulls beat Cheetahs

The Bulls opened an eight-point gap at the top of the South African conference with a 30-25 victory over the Cheetahs.

Sat June 1 2013

Farrell's first Lions win

Owen Farrell gives his reaction after his first match as a British & Irish Lion.

Sun June 2 2013

Gatland impressed

Warren Gatland was impressed by the performance of the Lions in difficult conditions in Hong Kong.

Sat June 1 2013

Talking Point - Lions strong at scrum half

The panel discuss the fantasic performance of the British & Irish Lions scrum-halfs Mike Phillips and Connor Murray against the Barbarians.

Sat June 1 2013

Parisse - Phillips made the difference

Barbarians captain Sergio Parisse is disappointed after losing out to the Lions in Hong Kong and thinks Mike Phillips was key to the Lions win.

Sat June 1 2013

First win pleases O'Connell

Captain Paul O'Connell gives his thoughts as the British and Irish Lions clinched their first win of the tour.

Sat June 1 2013

Phillips delighted with start

Man of the match Mike Phillips praises his team-mates after the British and Irish Lions beat the Barbarians 59-8.

Fri May 31 2013

How the Lions can win

They Sky Sports Rugby team discuss how the Lions can overcome the Australian team this summer.

Fri May 31 2013

Stuart Barnes - Inside Track

Stuart Barnes is with the British and Irish Lions as they prepare for their first tour match against the Barbarians.

Fri May 31 2013

Warburton relaxed with captaincy

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton is relishing the task of leading the team in Australia.

Fri May 31 2013

Brumbies on top

The Brumbies beat the Hurricanes 30-23 which moves the Brumbies to the top of the standings.

Fri May 31 2013

Lions at the races

The Lions head to Happy Valleys racecourse for a little down time ahead of the first match against the Baabaas.

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