British & Irish Lions 2013 Official Replica Rugby Ball
With little over two weeks until the British & Irish Lions kick-off their 2013 Tour of Australia, with a match against the Barbarians in Hong Kong on June 1st, this week saw the squad assemble for the first time. New additions were not just confined to the team itself however as the players took to the training ground with the new British & Irish Lions 2013 Official Replica Rugby Ball. Made by Rhino, this size 5 rugby ball …
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Barbarians Add Lions to their Squad
Following on from the announcement of the British & Irish Lions squad last week, the Barbarians have also revealed their squad and it includes three former Lions amongst their ranks. Dwayne Peel, James Hook and Matthew Rees have all been selected and will undoubtedly relish the opportunity to go into battle against the class of 2013. With just over three weeks until the highly anticipated opening game of the British & Irish Lions 2013 Tour, the …
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Sharpe Returns to Wallabies
Australia’s most capped forward, Nathan Sharpe, has accepted a coaching invitation only six months after hanging up the boots on his illustrious international career. Although the well respected Wallaby never actually received the opportunity to line up against the British & Irish Lions in the gold and green colours, his record breaking 116 Test appearances will undoubtedly be a huge boost to the squad and provide unrivalled experience. Appointed to assist the forwards, Sharpe’s main …
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British & Irish Lions Squad Announced
The wait is finally over as today saw the announcement of the British & Irish Lions squad for the 125th Anniversary Tour of Australia this summer. For those who have been named it will undoubtedly be one of, if not the, highlights of their rugby career but there will be little time for celebration with just over fifty days until the First Test against the Wallabies on June 22nd. Sam Warburton, who will lead the …
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Last Chance to Impress the British & Irish Lions Selectors
April 30th is deadline day as British & Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland, names his squad for the 125th Anniversary Tour of Australia this summer. Whilst many players have already pencilled their names onto the team sheet, there is still plenty to play for as the final places could well be determined by performances in this weekends Heineken Cup semi-finals. With a place in the Heineken Cup Final as well as the opportunity to represent the …
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Jenkins Added to British & Irish Lions Coaching Team
Yesterday saw the announcement of former Wales fly-half, Neil Jenkins, as an assistant coach on the British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia this summer. Taking on the same role he undertook in 2009, technical kicking kicking coach, Jenkins will bring a vast amount of Lions experience and join up with fellow assistants in the guise of Graham Rowntree, Andy Farrell and Rob Howley. Jenkins is a key inclusion as he knows only too well what it …
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George Smith Available for Australia
Following the loss last month of flanker David Pocock for the Lions Test Series, Australia fans will be excited at the prospect of George Smith putting himself into contention for a starting place this summer. The 100-Test flanker now has been granted an extended clearance by his parent Japanese club to play for the ACT Brumbies, making himself available for selection should the call come. Previously it was unconfirmed as to whether Smith would even be in …
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First Look at the New Australia Wallabies 2013/14 Home Replica Rugby Shirt
The gold and green of Australia is the embodiment of national pride and the traditional colours for this sporting nation. With the release of the Australia 2013/14 Home Replica Rugby Shirt, this is no ordinary offering as it is the one which will greet the British & Irish Lions on their 125th Anniversary Tour this summer. Gold has been the choice of colour since 1961, to avoid a clash of green kits against South Africa, …
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Barbarians Home 2013 Limited Edition Lions S/S Rugby Shirt
To pull on the famous black and white of the Barbarians is an honour reserved for a select few but that doesn’t stop you showing your pride and support for the Baa-Baas. The 1st June 2013 marks a special occasion on the rugby calendar with the Barbarians and the British & Irish Lions meeting for only the second time, as the Lions begin their 125th Anniversary Tour of Australia. To help celebrate, you too can wear …
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British & Irish Lions Watch – The Heineken Cup
Now that the Six Nations is done and dusted, for many players hoping to make the British & Irish Lions squad, the Heineken Cup will provide the perfect platform for showcasing their credentials over the coming weekend. Europe’s premier domestic rugby competition has reached the quarter-final stage with a number of mouth watering ties pitting the best of the northern hemisphere sides against each other. One huge name omitted from the final eight is Leinster …
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