- Latest Headlines
-
Lions Tour 2009: How the players rated
The British and Irish Lions managed to keep their heads held high after ending the fantastic if ultimately disappointing series with a 2-1 narrow loss to the Springboks. Here’s our verdict on the squad, and how the players got on.
-
South Africa v Lions (3rd Test) Match Report
After the crushing disappointment of the previous two weeks, the British and Irish Lions bounced back in emphatic style by claiming a Third Test victory, totally outplaying the home side and running out comfortable winners with a 9-28 final score.
-
SA v British & Irish Lions (3rd Test)2009 Pre Match Thoughts
South African Springboks v British & Irish Lions 3rd Test - Saturday 4 July Start: 1400 BST Venue Coca-Cola Park (Formerly Ellis Park) Johannesburg Coverage: Live on Sky Sports,
-
South Africa v Lions (2nd Test) Match Review
The British and Irish Lions' hopes of squaring the series in South Africa ended in heart-breaking fashion as replacement Springboks fly-half Morne Steyn landed a winning penalty with the last kick of a thrilling second Test in Pretoria.
-
South Africa v Lions (Second Test) Match Preview
The British and Irish Lions go into Saturday's second Test against South Africa with both history and altitude against them in Pretoria. There are five changes, four tactical and one enforced, for a game to be played at an altitude of over 1,200m.
-
Emerging Springboks v British & Irish Lions 2009
Emerging Springboks v British & Irish Lions 2009 - Out of Africa on a winter's night the Lions Roar was nullified
-
Emerging Springboks v Lions Match Preview
After the crushing disappointment of defeat in the First Test, head coach McGeechan and his players will be looking to restore a bit of pride to the Lions jersey this afternoon with the final midweek match against a strong-looking Emerging Springboks side.
-
South Africa 26 v 21 British & Irish Lions - Thoughts
British & Irish Lions Captain Paul O'Connell led the Lions out for their first test in the cauldron of Absa Stadium to take on the South African Springbok and within 5mins the Lions were rocking under the pressure of the Spring Bok pack and a try by captain John Smit. Next Match is at altitude better start saying our prayers
-
South Africa v British & Irish Lions First Test - Team Named
LIONS TOUR SOUTH AFRICA 2009 South Africa v British & Irish Lions - First Test Team Named Saturday 20th June - ABSA Park, Durban Kick-off: 1400 BST (1500 local time)
-
Southern Kings v British & Irish Lions Post Match Thoughts
Southern Kings v British & Irish Lions Post Match Thoughts
