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# Lions

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2022
# hard earned
Ulster survive late Lions onslaught for rare win in South Africa
The two sides shared 10 tries during a thrilling clash in Johannesburg.
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Oct 15th 2022, 3:24 PM
# RIP
Former Scotland and Lions prop Tom Smith dies aged 50
The former player was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in November 2019.
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Apr 6th 2022, 7:49 PM
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# the rugby show
The Rugby Show: Reaction in New Zealand to the Lions' second-ever drawn series
The 1955 tour of South Africa was the only other drawn Lions series in history.
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Jul 8th 2017, 2:14 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
New Zealand v The Lions, third Test
The series was on the line in Auckland. We followed all the action from Eden Park.
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Jul 8th 2017, 7:28 AM
# Same Again
Gatland keeps the faith with Lions team selection as four Irish players to start in decisive third Test
The Lions coach sticks with the side that triumphed in Wellington.
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Jul 5th 2017, 8:02 PM
# Analysis
The Rugby Show: How the Lions pulled off their historic win to set up a series decider
Gavan Casey is joined by Murray Kinsella on the line from Wellington to look back on this morning’s massive Test win against the All Blacks.
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Jul 1st 2017, 3:14 PM
# main man
'We’ve a good relationship - apart from trying to kill each other at the Aviva!'
Johnny Sexton takes over at 10 for the Lions tomorrow, with his good friend Owen Farrell moving to 12.
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Jun 30th 2017, 10:00 PM
# playmakers
Pairing up Sexton and Farrell is a bold call from Warren Gatland
The two playmakers will start alongside each other in the second Test against the All Blacks.
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Jun 29th 2017, 5:55 AM
# make or break
Lots of outside 'noise' but Lions must now produce performance of a lifetime
Warren Gatland believes is Test team are totally focused on the task.
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Jun 28th 2017, 6:06 AM
# Victim
'There’s been a significant campaign against me personally' - Gatland
The Lions coach has felt targeted by the New Zealand Herald.
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Jun 27th 2017, 2:22 PM
# Geography Six
Criticism of devaluing Lions jersey fed into Gatland not using his bench
The ‘geography six’ were kept on the bench against the Hurricanes, even as a big lead got away from the tourists.
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Jun 27th 2017, 12:46 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Hurricanes v The Lions
Warren Gatland’s side faced the defending Super Rugby champions in Wellington.
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Jun 27th 2017, 7:45 AM
# Team news
Peter O'Mahony named Lions captain for the first Test
Warren Gatland has sprung a couple of surprises for the clash in Auckland.
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Jun 21st 2017, 8:10 PM
# test time
The Lions have earned respect in New Zealand but they're still outsiders
The tour is back in Auckland after a whirlwind three weeks that have seen Warren Gatland’s side grow.
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Jun 21st 2017, 12:01 PM
# Test Hopes
'You need to put your hand up. There's going to be injuries'
CJ Stander went well on his final audition for a place in the Lions’ first Test 23.
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Jun 21st 2017, 8:01 AM
# Leader
'I think he’ll make us proud' - O'Mahony set to be named Lions captain
The 27-year-old is expected to be confirmed as Test captain tomorrow.
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Jun 20th 2017, 5:07 PM
# Doddie Weir
Former Scottish and Lions player reveals that he is suffering with motor neurone disease
Doddie Weir earned 61 Scotland caps during an illustrious career.
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Jun 20th 2017, 1:12 PM
# Report
Lions find attacking spark against Chiefs to build momentum for first Test
Warren Gatland’s midweekers kept the confidence flowing before the first All Blacks clash.
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Jun 20th 2017, 10:29 AM
# Respected
Peter O'Mahony the Lions' Test captain? It could happen this weekend
The Munster flanker is in with a good chance of leading the Lions in Auckland.
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Jun 19th 2017, 10:00 PM
# head to head
Hansen sniping away, but Gatland has to focus on the Lions' rugby
The Lions face a crucial game against the Māori today in Rotorua.
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Jun 17th 2017, 7:20 AM
# Going Home
Ross Moriarty ruled out of remainder of Lions tour with back injury
The Wales back row was injured in the opening game of the tour.
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Jun 17th 2017, 6:35 AM
# fresh faces
Lions reinforcements on way as Gatland set to announce 5 or 6 call-ups
Warren Gatland is set to bring in additional players for his midweek team.
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Jun 16th 2017, 12:30 PM
# Ruthless
'To have played two games and lost two games is pretty frustrating for me'
Robbie Henshaw was disappointed with the Lions’ inability to see out a win in Dunedin.
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Jun 13th 2017, 4:00 PM
# Pride of Munster
'I’ve seen the tough times he’s been through' - Murray thrilled for O'Mahony
The Lions scrum-half says this squad is well able for criticism in New Zealand.
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Jun 11th 2017, 10:00 PM
# seánie
Warren Gatland was impressed with the 'outstanding' Sean O'Brien
Peter O’Mahony also made a big impression in the back row.
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Jun 10th 2017, 4:15 PM
# Irish Influence
Brilliant night for Furlong and the rest of the Irish Lions in Christchurch
It was a great night for the Irish contingent.
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Jun 10th 2017, 11:06 AM
# Super Super Rugby
The Lions are taking on one of the best clubs in the world tomorrow
Scott Robertson’s Crusaders have been in sublime form this year.
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Jun 9th 2017, 7:00 AM
# Halfbacks
Two of Warren Gatland's key Lions finally pair up on Saturday
Conor Murray and Owen Farrell start in the halfbacks against the Crusaders.
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Jun 8th 2017, 10:00 PM
# making the cut
Leinster-bound Lowe named as part of Maori All Blacks squad to face the Lions
It was confirmed in March that James Lowe would be joining Leinster.
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Jun 8th 2017, 10:00 AM
# big ask
Crusaders XV includes All Black tight five in another huge test for the Lions
The Super Rugby leaders have named an impressive starting team for Saturday.
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Jun 8th 2017, 4:23 AM
# Black Wave
Two new faces included in imposing All Blacks squad for Lions series
Steve Hansen has called up Jordie Barrett, meaning there are three brothers in the same All Blacks squad for the first time.
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Jun 8th 2017, 4:00 AM
# Optimism
'I don’t think there's a lot of difference between the Super Rugby sides and All Blacks'
Warren Gatland says he is happy to have tough tests in the build-up to the All Blacks clashes.
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Jun 7th 2017, 1:33 PM
# Outclassed
Pressure mounts on Gatland's Lions as brilliant Blues win in style
Warren Gatland’s men were poor again as they suffered a 22-16 defeat at Eden Park.
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Jun 7th 2017, 10:42 AM
# Homecoming
'They'd love to see me get smashed' - Payne on familiar soil in Auckland
The Ireland centre left the Blues for Ulster back in 2011.
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Jun 6th 2017, 7:15 AM
# Team news
Payne, Henshaw, McGrath and Stander start the Lions' second game
Welshman Ken Owens will captain Warren Gatland’s side in Auckland on Wednesday.
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Jun 5th 2017, 6:11 AM
# sbw
Blues name eight All Blacks in team to face the Lions in Auckland
Sonny Bill Williams has been pencilled into the XV for Wednesday’s game.
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Jun 5th 2017, 3:54 AM
# gats
'I think the powers-that-be will think about the schedule and preparation'
Warren Gatland was unhappy with how his players travelled to Whangarei yesterday.
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Jun 3rd 2017, 2:00 PM
# It's Quizness time
Quiz: How well do you remember the last Lions tour to New Zealand in 2005?
It’s 12 years since the last tour to face the All Blacks.
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Jun 1st 2017, 3:00 PM
# 10
'Johnny Sexton said, 'Don't worry about him, he's a midfielder!''
Owen Farrell and the Ireland out-half are set to battle for the Lions’ 10 shirt.
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Jun 1st 2017, 6:45 AM
# Losing Finale
O'Mahony straight onto Lions duty but Munster defeat will rankle
‘We definitely saw their attacking coming,’ said the Munster captain.
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May 28th 2017, 7:00 AM
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