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From The Score O’Gara: I’m not going to France to be Jonny Sexton’s kicking coach Interview

O’Gara: I’m not going to France to be Jonny Sexton’s kicking coach

43 minutes ago 407 Views 1 Comment

Ronan O’Gara talks retirement, his move to Racing Métro, working with Jonny Sexton and his ambitions for the future.

From The Score Heaslip the hero but Murray and O’Brien desperately unlucky to miss Lions cut Love Eight

Heaslip the hero but Murray and O’Brien desperately unlucky to miss Lions cut

2 hours ago 2,397 Views 7 Comments

The Ireland captain has gone from an original squad outsider to Warren Gatland’s first choice at the back of the pack.

From The Score 4 Irishmen named in Lions team for First Test with Wallabies Lions 2013

4 Irishmen named in Lions team for First Test with Wallabies

6 hours ago 12,500 Views 56 Comments

Sam Warburton will captain the side against Australia and is joined in the back row by Jamie Heaslip.

From The Score Genia and O’Connor team up as Australia name side for Lions Test Wallabies

Genia and O’Connor team up as Australia name side for Lions Test

9 hours ago 1,540 Views 1 Comment

Robbie Deans has named three debutants in a starting XV to be captained by lock James Horwill.

# rugby - Yesterday’s News

From The Score Lions legend Willie John McBride recalls the 1971 Tour to New Zealand Lions Great

Lions legend Willie John McBride recalls the 1971 Tour to New Zealand

12 hours ago 6,301 Views 12 Comments

We talk to the great man about his call-up shock in 1962 and defeating the mighty All Blacks in New Zealand.

From The Score Jennings believes Leinster teammates Heaslip and O’Brien will make Lions 23 Lions 2013

Jennings believes Leinster teammates Heaslip and O’Brien will make Lions 23

14 hours ago 3,083 Views 7 Comments

The Irish flanker has been impressed with the form of his provincial teammates Down Under.

From The Score 5 reasons the Wallabies will trounce the Lions… according to the Aussies Lions 2013

5 reasons the Wallabies will trounce the Lions… according to the Aussies

16 hours ago 17,493 Views 44 Comments

‘The limey Brits and pasty Irish won’t know what hit them,’ say GreenAndGold.com experts.

From The Score Flashback: Springbok blitz catches the Lions on the hop in 2009 Lions Classics This post contains videos

Flashback: Springbok blitz catches the Lions on the hop in 2009

17 hours ago 2,283 Views No Comments

Paul O’Connell and David Wallace reflect on the lightning quick start made by South Africa in the First Test.

From The Score Lions fans unite: Braveheart, dragon, knight and… a leprechaun United Nations

Lions fans unite: Braveheart, dragon, knight and… a leprechaun

19 hours ago 2,564 Views 1 Comment

We really must think of a more warrior-like national icon to dress up as.

From The Score George North fitness lifts Lions for first Test Lions 2013

George North fitness lifts Lions for first Test

Yesterday, 9:38 AM 2,070 Views 8 Comments

Assistant coach Rob Howley today said his countryman was fully recovered from a hamstring strain

From The Score McGeechan: Gatland can lead Lions to victory Lions 2013

McGeechan: Gatland can lead Lions to victory

Yesterday, 7:30 AM 1,600 Views No Comments

The tourists lost to the Brumbies yesterday but Geech reckons Gatty will get it done.

# rugby - Tuesday 18 June, 2013

From The Score ‘We got what we deserved’ admits Gatland as Lions crash to Brumbies loss Outfought

‘We got what we deserved’ admits Gatland as Lions crash to Brumbies loss

Yesterday, 1:13 PM 13,334 Views 30 Comments

The Lions head coach said it was ‘hard to comment’ on positives after he witnessed his side humbled in Canberra.

From The Score As it happened: Lions v Brumbies, 2013 Tour Reality Bites This post contains videos

As it happened: Lions v Brumbies, 2013 Tour

Yesterday, 12:32 PM 26,435 Views 33 Comments

Rory Best led the Lions in Canberra and there were starts for Test hopefuls Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney too.

# rugby - Monday 17 June, 2013

From The Score Jamie Roberts set to miss first Wallabies Test Lions 2013

Jamie Roberts set to miss first Wallabies Test

Mon, 10:13 AM 2,964 Views No Comments

It’s another blow for Warren Gatland’s tourists ahead of next Saturday’s first Test with the Aussies.

From The Score Michael Cheika: Jonny Sexton gave me a ‘dirty look’ after Waratahs game Lions 2013

Michael Cheika: Jonny Sexton gave me a ‘dirty look’ after Waratahs game

Mon, 8:01 AM 22,850 Views 27 Comments

The former Leinster boss says the Wallabies will have to win the battle at the ruck to earn a series victory.

From The Score “Jeanie, this is really going to be something” – First Test buzz building for BO’D Lions 2013 This post contains videos

“Jeanie, this is really going to be something” – First Test buzz building for BO’D

Mon, 7:30 AM 4,685 Views 2 Comments

The inspirational Irishman caught up with former Wallaby scrumhalf George Gregan in Sydney.

From The Score Billy Twelvetrees gave up Greek holiday to be a Lion and couldn’t be happier Sunshine Boy

Billy Twelvetrees gave up Greek holiday to be a Lion and couldn’t be happier

Mon, 12:04 AM 2,894 Views No Comments

The English centre is hoping to get a chance to play alongside one of his rugby heroes, Brian O’Driscoll.

# rugby - Sunday 16 June, 2013

From The Score Lesson for Lions: When Ulster beat Campese, Lynagh and Australia Famous Scalp This post contains videos

Lesson for Lions: When Ulster beat Campese, Lynagh and Australia

Sun, 6:10 PM 2,443 Views 3 Comments

Davy Irwin, who captained Ulster on that famous day in 1984, shares his memories of defeating the Wallabies.

From The Score Irish rugby stars enjoy end-of-season party, Ian Madigan tries worst shoes ever Tweets On Tour

Irish rugby stars enjoy end-of-season party, Ian Madigan tries worst shoes ever

Sun, 5:07 PM 7,421 Views No Comments

Somebody needs to get these boys home before they make any more foolish shopping decisions.

From The Score Opinion: How the hell did Shane Williams get a Lions call ahead of Tim Visser? Snubbed This post contains videos

Opinion: How the hell did Shane Williams get a Lions call ahead of Tim Visser?

Sun, 3:42 PM 5,101 Views 6 Comments

Warren Gatland may have to eat his ‘just one game’ words if the Welsh winger performs well on Tuesday.

From The Score ‘I’m more shocked than you’ — Shane Williams surprised by Lions call-up Lions 2013

‘I’m more shocked than you’ — Shane Williams surprised by Lions call-up

Sun, 3:31 PM 3,395 Views No Comments

The former Wales wing will start on Tuesday.

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From The Score Alex Cuthbert must not have mobile roaming on the Lions Tour Serious Bill

Alex Cuthbert must not have mobile roaming on the Lions Tour

Sun, 2:39 PM 5,773 Views 3 Comments

The Welsh winger has some sweet-talking to do with the O2 collections department.

From The Score Open Thread: Who’d be your sporting dad? Who's Your Daddy?

Open Thread: Who’d be your sporting dad?

Sun, 7:40 AM 2,363 Views 4 Comments

With Father’s Day upon us, we want to know which sporting hero you think would be a great dad.

From The Score Dermot Earley, Quiz Show and the man who walked to Rio: the week’s best sportswriting Reading

Dermot Earley, Quiz Show and the man who walked to Rio: the week’s best sportswriting

Sun, 7:16 AM 1,886 Views 1 Comment

Don’t mention it.

# rugby - Saturday 15 June, 2013

From The Score 3 grizzly Canadians that Ireland need to tame for victory in Toronto Fear The Beard

3 grizzly Canadians that Ireland need to tame for victory in Toronto

Sat, 8:30 PM 3,913 Views 1 Comment

Only four world ranking places separate the two sides.

From The Score ‘Blessed’ Jennings determined to make small difference in lives of sick children Jenno-rous

‘Blessed’ Jennings determined to make small difference in lives of sick children

Sat, 5:00 PM 12,388 Views 10 Comments

The Leinster rugby star has been working with Ronald McDonald House and Crumlin Children’s Hospital since a visit in 2009.

From The Score Christian (Wade) thrown into Lions squad as Roberts awaits scan Man Down

Christian (Wade) thrown into Lions squad as Roberts awaits scan

Sat, 4:00 PM 5,709 Views 9 Comments

The Welshman hobbled off in the last quarter of his team’s 30-point win in Sydney.

From The Score Forget Lions, here’s the Simon Zebo rapping video the world is raving about Bringing The Heat This post contains videos

Forget Lions, here’s the Simon Zebo rapping video the world is raving about

Sat, 1:38 PM 30,449 Views 18 Comments

The Irish winger has formed a super rap group with teammate Paddy ‘JCB’ Jackson.

From The Score Aussie paper unveils Lions Slab-O-Meter ahead of Waratahs match Red Slabs Of Meat

Aussie paper unveils Lions Slab-O-Meter ahead of Waratahs match

Sat, 9:41 AM 6,506 Views 5 Comments

The Sydney Morning Herald is squeezing the life out of their earlier claim Warren Gatland had selected 37 ‘slabs of red meat’.

From The Score Simon Zebo on that flick: ‘I do it every day in training’ Lions 2013 This post contains videos

Simon Zebo on that flick: ‘I do it every day in training’

Sat, 9:30 AM 3,199 Views No Comments

For reals.

From The Score Irish Lions eager to keep ‘Cheshire Cat grin’ off Michael Cheika’s face Cheiks

Irish Lions eager to keep ‘Cheshire Cat grin’ off Michael Cheika’s face

Sat, 6:45 AM 1,540 Views No Comments

Shane Jennings pays tribute to his former coach at Leinster, who is now in charge at the New South Wales Waratahs.

# rugby - Friday 14 June, 2013

From The Score Simon Zebo: There’s an opportunity there to impress Gatland ahead of Wallabies clashes Zeebs

Simon Zebo: There’s an opportunity there to impress Gatland ahead of Wallabies clashes

Fri, 10:08 PM 2,477 Views 2 Comments

The Munster man is out to impress in Sydney tomorrow morning.

From The Score The best and bloodiest bits from the Lions last battle with the Waratahs Waratahs Way This post contains videos

The best and bloodiest bits from the Lions last battle with the Waratahs

Fri, 7:20 AM 4,210 Views 2 Comments

Ronan O’Gara lost the battle in 2001 but the Lions ultimately won the Sydney slugfest.

# rugby - Thursday 13 June, 2013

From The Score Ireland U20s’ semi-final dreams dashed by mighty New Zealand Close Call

Ireland U20s’ semi-final dreams dashed by mighty New Zealand

Thu, 10:00 PM 15,923 Views 21 Comments

Mike Ruddock’s men staged a late fightback but went down fighting at the Junior World Championships.

From The Score Aussies give Genia ‘Greatest Solo Try’ award, no sign of BO’D in Top 5 Wonder Scores This post contains videos

Aussies give Genia ‘Greatest Solo Try’ award, no sign of BO’D in Top 5

Thu, 9:00 PM 4,827 Views 7 Comments

O’Driscoll’s wonder try in the First Test against the Wallabies was left on the cutting-room floor.

From The Score Madigan holds off Jackson challenge and Downey gets debut against Canada Summer Tour

Madigan holds off Jackson challenge and Downey gets debut against Canada

Thu, 8:06 PM 8,237 Views 12 Comments

Interim coach Les Kiss has given Munster’s Felix Jones a start at fullback.

From The Score Wallabies to give 50,000 free ‘Lion-hunter helmets’ to home fans at Tests Taking The Pith

Wallabies to give 50,000 free ‘Lion-hunter helmets’ to home fans at Tests

Thu, 4:15 PM 2,760 Views No Comments

The Aussies are getting seriously worried about the ever-growing ‘Sea of Red’ Down Under.

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From The Score VIDEO: Hilarious American commentary after Peter O’Mahony gets pulverised Crash Test Dummy This post contains videos

VIDEO: Hilarious American commentary after Peter O’Mahony gets pulverised

Thu, 4:09 PM 6,989 Views 5 Comments

One NBC commentator described the hit by Samu Manoa as ‘an absolute de-cleating’.

From The Score In pictures: Kearney celebrates Lions call by sailing up a storm in Sydney We Are Sailing

In pictures: Kearney celebrates Lions call by sailing up a storm in Sydney

Thu, 2:44 PM 3,806 Views 2 Comments

The fullback was the only Irish Lion let off the leash before Saturday’s big match.

From The Score View from Down Under: Aussies’ “British Lions’ whinge checklist” Lions 2013

View from Down Under: Aussies’ “British Lions’ whinge checklist”

13/06/13 21,728 Views 40 Comments

‘The beer is too cold’ and ‘where’s the Irish in the title’.

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