# Lions 2013

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# Big man

'It feels scary how quickly it’s come around, four years has gone like that'

George North is hoping to make a similar impact on the Lions tour this time around.

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Jun 10th 2017, 1:00 AM

# jawdroppers

9 moments that defined the Lions’ series win against Australia

From George North’s wonder try to Kurtley’s slip, BO’D getting dropped and a dig-out from our favourite French referee.

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Dec 24th 2013, 11:00 PM

# Award

Sexton and Briggs scoop player of the year gong

The trophy-lifting goal-kickers are the toast of the Guinness Irish rugby writers tonight.

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Nov 11th 2013, 8:00 PM

# OLD WOUNDS

Keith Wood’s a Mé Féiner, he let himself down with Lions criticism — Gatland

The Wales and Lions coach says he will be on the Late Late Show tomorrow to talk about all things BOD.

33.8k

Oct 24th 2013, 5:00 PM

# Golden Boy

Tarnished James O'Connor winging his way to Europe

London Irish are being linked with the young back who lost out on a central contract in Australia last month.

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Oct 23rd 2013, 8:45 AM

# fly on the wall

Eight stand-out moments from our first glimpse of the Lions Raw documentary

Aside from Paulie looking class in a BaaBaas jersey.

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Oct 11th 2013, 12:08 AM

# lion taming

Ryan backs Leinster teammate O’Brien to show his claws against Tipuric

The flanker hit the 50-cap mark for his province last weekend and hopes to make it 51 against Ospreys.

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Oct 10th 2013, 6:00 PM

# fly on the wall

Teaser: Here's the first trailer for the 'Lions Raw' documentary

When Paulie tells you to get off the bus, you get off the bus.

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Sep 24th 2013, 5:12 PM

# Lions Raw

Lions trailer features unseen footage of Zebo’s captaincy phone call to Rob Penney

If this is anything to go by, the new Lions documentary will be awesome.

16.4k

Sep 20th 2013, 10:30 AM

# Pro12

Ian Madigan to test fullback skills against lethal Lion Stuart Hogg

The Scot will start at fullback for Glasgow Warriors as the entertain Leinster at Scotstoun tomorrow.

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Sep 19th 2013, 6:27 PM

# bunnygate

Tuilagi's Irish teammate calls Cameron bunny ears prank a 'brain fart'

“He’s a very funny fella and was just trying to have a laugh,” said Leicester Tigers’ Niall Morris.

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Sep 18th 2013, 3:56 PM

# Downing Out

Brian O'Driscoll and Amy Huberman guests of honour at 10 Downing Street

A sign of times to come? The BOD for President campaign begins now.

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Sep 17th 2013, 7:10 AM

# Collateral Damage

O'Driscoll admits Gatland resentment after Lions axing 'kick in the guts'

The centre revealed he was not aware he had been dropped from the matchday 23 until it was read out to the whole squad.

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Sep 5th 2013, 8:01 PM

# resentment

Brian O’Driscoll: ‘Is Warren Gatland on the Christmas card list? Unlikely’

The Leinster and Ireland centre opened up to Sky Sports about his “resentment” towards Lions coach Warren Gatland.

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Sep 5th 2013, 4:49 PM

# supersize me

Introducing the Leinster winger charged with stopping George North tonight

Darragh Fanning’s coach at St Mary’s has predicted a bright future for the Dublin winger.

5.9k

Aug 30th 2013, 1:55 PM

# furious george

Lions star George North gets Saints start against Leinster

The Welsh winger has been named in a strong Northampton side for the Friday night clash in Donnybrook.

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Aug 29th 2013, 9:19 PM

# wounded lion

Tommy Bowe to have exploratory surgery on injured wrist

While Ulster are refusing to put a timescale of Bowe’s return, he may not play again until October.

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Aug 14th 2013, 1:43 PM

# wallaby wonga

Lions tour leaves Australia rolling in €100 million windfall

Who said there was no place in the modern game for tours like this?

4.5k

Aug 2nd 2013, 8:54 AM

# blockbuster

Lions Tour movie, featuring stunning BO'D twist, set for August release

The movie, featuring numerous George North highlights, will be released on 5 August.

6.5k

Jul 29th 2013, 3:24 PM

# friendly chat

10 things we learned from POC and T-Bowe's big interview today

Paulie has an eye on 2015 while Bowe maintains innocence over that chance LFL beach encounter.

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Jul 11th 2013, 1:32 PM

# voice of reason

Axing BO’D the wrong decision and took the gloss off Lions win – O’Connell

“Brian would have been one of the best players on the pitch. That’s just the way it is.”

20.9k

Jul 11th 2013, 12:00 PM

# New START

Big 6 Nations game against Wales for Irish lads dropped on Lions Tour - Jonny Sexton

The Ireland outhalf has also targeted another Lions series win, against New Zealand, in 2017.

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Jul 10th 2013, 6:17 PM

# prank call

Simon Zebo asked Rob Penney to make him Munster captain

We can imagine Penney was chuffed to take the surprise phone call.

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Jul 10th 2013, 5:10 PM

# Lions 2013

Sean O'Brien: Lions victory 'top of the pile' but Irish success comes first

The Leinster flanker has a spot of farming, then celebrating, to do when he gets home to Carlow.

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Jul 10th 2013, 3:00 PM

# end of season

In pics: Weary Irish Lions arrive back to hot and hectic Dublin Airport

Welcome home, you magnificent series winners.

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Jul 10th 2013, 1:15 PM

# Hero's welcome

No comment from O'Driscoll or Heaslip as Irish Lions welcomed home

Sean O’Brien and Jonny Sexton carried out their final press duties on a long 2012/13 season.

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Jul 10th 2013, 1:07 PM

# Lions 2013

What was your favourite try from this year’s Lions tour?

Here’s 12 of the finest scores from the past six weeks down under.

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Jul 8th 2013, 9:00 PM

# BBQ SEASON

Here's the tastiest Lions victory ad of them all

Unless you’re Australian, vegetarian or something weird like that.

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Jul 8th 2013, 3:37 PM

# series winners

6 Lions players that enhanced their reputation Down Under

Many of the tourists arrived with big reputations, some fly back as genuine Lions legends.

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Jul 8th 2013, 3:00 PM

# cool off

11 things to do now the rugby season is over

There’s an oval shaped hole in your life. We know. Here’s a few suggestions to get over the difficult six weeks of summer.

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Jul 8th 2013, 12:44 PM

# Game Over

Losing Wallabies coach Robbie Deans: OUT. Ewen McKenzie: IN.

The Australian Rugby Union are expected to confirm the news on Tuesday but you can’t keep a good story down.

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Jul 8th 2013, 11:30 AM

# rapid glory

Check out this cool timelapse video of the Lions' stunning Third Test win

Take four minutes out of your day to re-live the series-winning game in high speed.

3.1k

Jul 8th 2013, 10:57 AM

# yeow!

Sean O'Brien singing Mumford And Sons in Sydney's Cock and Bull

The Tullow Tank was celebrating the Lions’ series win down under.

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Jul 7th 2013, 7:51 PM

# Homeward Bound

Four more years? Gatland won't rule out another Lions tour

Would you like to see the coach lead the Lions to New Zealand in 2017?

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Jul 7th 2013, 10:46 AM

# hogg tied

Things escalated quickly at the Lions' victory party last night

Stuart Hogg wore nothing but his Speedos and Owen Farrell threw a trident.

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Jul 7th 2013, 9:28 AM

# smiling irish

How the Irish Lions rated on their series-winning tour to Australia

We assess which Irish players had the most impact on the Lions’ first series win since 1997.

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Jul 7th 2013, 8:00 AM

# perfect leigh

Lions skipper Jones pays tribute to iconic Halfpenny after Test masterclass

The Welsh fullback won the Player of the Series.

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Jul 7th 2013, 7:10 AM

# drinking buddies

BO'D and Foxy Davies are best buddies but Gatland has a new favourite

The Kiwi declared Alex Corbisiero was his man of the match. He had a good point.

12.9k

Jul 6th 2013, 9:20 PM

# victory tweets

Champagne, James Bond and 'Las Vegas baby'! Victorious Lions party in style

Winning a Lions series and making plans to tear it up in Sydney was not enough to keep eight Lions offline.

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Jul 6th 2013, 5:11 PM

# Highlights

Feast your eyes on the Lions' series-clinching victory over Australia

Hot and fresh out of the YouTube kitchen.

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Jul 6th 2013, 4:35 PM