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The Lions were battered and bruised after a 3-0 blackwash in their Test series in New Zealand and our Frank Malley reckons head coach Sir Clive Woodward has spent too long in the company of spin doctor Alistair Campbell (left).
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  LIONS 2005 - THE FINAL VERDICT
  Neal Collins gives his final verdict on the Lions' tour of New Zealand. More
  WHERE IT WENT WRONG FOR THE LIONS
  Duncan Bech gives us his post mortem into the British and Irish Lions' tour to New Zealand. More
  ENGLISH OBSESSION COST SIR CLIVE
  Bob Howitt looks back on the Lions' tour of New Zealand in which they lost the Test series 3-0. More
  WHERE IT WENT WRONG FOR THE LIONS
  Duncah Bech looks at where the Lions went wrong on their tour of New Zealand. More
  WOODWARD IS SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL
  Frank Malley reflects on the All Blacks' Test series 'blackwash' of the Lions. More
  KIWS FORCE LIONS TO BLACK OUT
  Neal Collins reflects on New Zealand's 38-19 victory over the Lions in the third Test in Auckland. More
  THIRD TEST ANALYSIS
  A look at the things that went wrong as the Lions lost 38-19 in the third Test in Auckland. More
  NO CONSOLATION FOR LIONS
  Neal Collins doesn't see any salvation for the Lions in Saturday's final Test. More
  GEECH DESERVES PLAUDITS
  Bob Howitt reflects on the Lions' defeat of Auckland and looks ahead to the final Test. More
  A TOUR TO FORGET FOR SIR CLIVE
  Andrew Baldock says Sir Clive Woodward will leave New Zealand having failed his final challenge. More
  MIDWEEK MASSIVE COME UP BIG
  Neal Collins reflects on the Lions' 17-13 victory over Auckland at Eden Park. More
  AUCKLAND v LIONS ANALYSIS
  A look at the things that went right as the Lions beat Auckland 17-13 at Eden Park. More
  ALL BLACKS NOT WORLD BEATERS YET
  Our man Neal Collins says the All Blacks should stop gloating until after the 2007 World Cup. More
  VICTORY EXTRA SWEET FOR HENRY
  Bob Howitt reflects on how the All Blacks clinched the series against the Lions in Wellington. More
  QUESTION MARKS FOR SIR CLIVE
  Duncan Bech reflects on the Lions' 48-18 defeat by New Zealand in the second Test. More
  ALL BLACKS A DIFFERENT GRAVY
  Neal Collins reflects on New Zealand's 48-18 victory over the Lions in the second Test. More
  SECOND TEST ANALYSIS
  A look at where things went wrong for the Lions as they crashed to a 48-18 defeat against the All Blacks. More
  WOODWARD UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
  Andrew Baldock looks at the challenge facing Sir Clive Woodward. More
  HALLELUJAH! SIR CLIVE'S SEEN SENSE
  Bob Howitt looks back on the Lions' 109-6 hammering of Manawatu and ahead to the second Test. More
  WOODWARD GOES FOR BROKE
  Alex Lowe looks at the side Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward has named for the second Test. More
  LIONS TO GO DOWN HEROICALLY
  Neal Collins looks ahead to the second Test between New Zealand and the Lions. More
  MANAWATU v LIONS ANALYSIS
  A look at what Sir Clive Woodward may have learned from the rout of Manawatu. More
  LIONS CENTURY COUNTS FOR LITTLE
  Neal Collins reflects on the Lions' mauling of Manawatu and looks ahead to the second Test. More
  WOODWARD HAS IT ALL TO DO
  Neal Collins reflects on the latest goings on as the Lions continue their tour of New Zealand. More
  CHANGING TIMES FOR LIONS
  Bob Howitt feels the Lions need a fresh approach for the second Test in New Zealand. More
  LIONS LEFT TO LICK WOUNDS
  Alex Lowe reflects on New Zealand's 21-3 victory over the Lions in the first Test. More
  TCUP SMASHED BY ALL BLACKS
  Neal Collins reflects on New Zealand's 21-3 victory over the Lions in the first Test. More
  FIRST TEST ANALYSIS
  A look at where things went wrong for the Lions as they crashed to a 21-3 defeat against New Zealand. More
  JONNY, BE GOOD...OR ELSE
  Alex Lowe looks at Sir Clive Woodward's huge first-Test gamble. More
  LIONS NEED TO IMPROVE QUICKLY
  It is time for the 2005 British and Irish Lions to stand up and be counted. More
  BLACK DAY AHEAD OF LIONS
  Neal Collins looks ahead to the first Test between the Lions and the All Blacks. More
  HENSON TAKES CENTRE STAGE
  Bob Howitt looks beyond the Gavin Henson saga to talk tactics ahead of the first Test. More
  WOODWARD PLAYING WITH FIRE
  Neal Collins reflects on the Lions' team for the first Test against New Zealand. More
  SOUTHLAND v LIONS ANALYSIS
  The Press Association analyses the Lions' performance in the 26-16 victory over Southland. More
  CELTS SHARPEN KNIVES FOR SIR CLIVE
  Neal Collins reflects on the Lions' 26-16 victory over Southland in Invercargill. More
  COLLINS GOES FIFTEEN TO ONE
  Our man Neal Collins tells you who he'd start with in Christchurch if he was Lions coach. More
  SIR CLIVE THINKING OF ENGLAND
  Bob Howitt looks at the win over Otago and the selection posers for Sir Clive Woodward. More
  LIONS GIVE REASONS FOR OPTIMISM
  Alex Lowe finds plenty of positives from the Lions' 30-19 victory over Otago. More
  SIR CLIVE HAS REASONS TO SMILE
  Neal Collins reflects on the Lions' 30-19 victory over Otago. More
  WOEFUL LIONS FAIL TO CONVINCE
  Bob Howitt gives the Lions a low grade for their display against Wellington. More
  IS CHARLIE SIR CLIVE'S DARLING
  Neal Collins calls on Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward to make a bold Test selection. More
  WOODWARD'S TEAM TAKING SHAPE
  Andrew Baldock's half-term report on the 2005 British and Irish Lions. More
  LIONS v OTAGO RATINGS
  A look at how the Lions players rated in their 30-19 defeat of Otago. More
  BACK TO BASICS FOR WOODWARD
  Neal Collins reflects on the Lions' hard-fought 23-6 victory over Wellington. More
  LIONS DREAM NEEDS TOUCH OF REALITY
  Bob Howitt reflects on the Lions' dismantling by a fired-up New Zealand Maori side. More
  TIME FOR POSITIVE THINKING
  Neal Collins welcomes Sir Clive Woodward's team selection for the clash with Wellington. More
  WOODWARD WITH PROBLEMS TO SOLVE
  Duncan Bech reflects on the Lions' 19-13 defeat defeat to the New Zealand Maori. More
  DEFEAT NOT DISASTER
  Neal Collins reflects on the Lions' 19-13 defeat at the hands of New Zealand Maori. More
  DALLAGLIO LOSS COULD BE PIVOTAL
  Andrew Baldock reflects on the opening days of the Lions' tour of New Zealand. More
  JURY STILL OUT ON 2005 LIONS
  Our New Zealand expert Bob Howitt gives his verdict on the Lions' defeat of Taranaki. More
  SIR CLIVE THINKING OF ENGLAND
  Neal Collins gives his verdict on the Lions' 36-14 defeat of Taranaki. More
  TARANAKI v LIONS ANALYSIS
  Our man Duncan Bech runs the rule over the Lions' 36-14 defeat of Taranaki. More
  LIONS PLAYER RATINGS
  How the Lions rated in their 36-14 victory over Taranaki. More
  COTTER'S MEN GIVE LIONS A FRIGHT
  Bob Howitt gives his verdict on the Lions tour opener against Bay of Plenty at Rotorua. More
  BAY OF PLENTY v LIONS ANALYSIS
  Our man Duncan Bech runs the rule over Saturday's tour opener in Rotorua. More
  GAME ONE, CRISIS ONE
  Neal Collins reflects on Saturday's tour opener in Rotorua. More
  PR MACHINE PUTS EVERYONE IN A SPIN
  Alex Lowe has been unimpressed with the Lions' off-field exploits thus far in New Zealand. More
  LOCHORE PART OF HENRY'S GRAND PLAN
  Acclaimed New Zealand writer Bob Howitt profiles current All Blacks coach Graham Henry. More
  ROBINSON COULD HOLD THE KEY
  Neal Collins reckons Jason Robinson could hold the key to the Lions' Test hopes in New Zealand. More
  KIWIS WANT WOODWARD DETHRONED
  Acclaimed New Zealand writer Bob Howitt speculates what the summer has in store for the Lions. More
  MARINE LIFE JUST ADDS TO INTEREST
  Neal Collins says this 2005 Lions party is full of interest for hacks like him. More
  SUPER 12 FINALE BRINGS SIGH OF RELIEF
  Acclaimed New Zealand writer Bob Howitt speculates on who the All Blacks will pit against the Lions. More
  ROBINSON KEEPS HIS PERSPECTIVE
  Neal Collins reflects on Jason Robinson's decision to delay flying to New Zealand. More
  LIONS FAIL TO ROAR IN WARM-UP
  Neal Collins reflects on the Lions' 25-25 draw with Argentina in Cardiff. More
  BACK BAN THE FIRST BLOW
  Neal Collins reflects on the four-week ban that will hit Neil Back's Lions tour. More
  SHERIDAN - THE UNKNOWN LION
  Neal Collins meets Andrew Sheridan, one of the surprise selections for the Lions tour. More
  CAN BOD BE CAPTAIN MARVEL?
  Neal Collins attempts to get to grips with the icon that is Brian O'Driscoll, the Lions captain. More
  O'DRISCOLL MUST FILL JOHNSON BOOTS
  Duncan Bech says Brian O'Driscoll has the biggest job of all this summer - succeeding Martin Johnson. More
  WILL LIONS PACK A PUNCH?
  Frank Malley asks if the 2005 Lions have what it takes to win in New Zealand. More
  WOODWARD FACING HIS BIGGEST TEST
  Andrew Baldock looks at the task awaiting Sir Clive Woodward's Lions this summer. More
  O'DRISCOLL RELISHING LEADERSHIP
  Alex Lowe says Brian O'Driscoll is relishing the chance to lead the Lions this summer. More
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