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Thursday 30 November 2023 Dublin: 3°C

# Lions 2013

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'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.
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.
Sexton and Briggs scoop player of the year gong
The trophy-lifting goal-kickers are the toast of the Guinness Irish rugby writers tonight.
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.
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.
Eight stand-out moments from our first glimpse of the Lions Raw documentary
Aside from Paulie looking class in a BaaBaas jersey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lions tour leaves Australia rolling in €100 million windfall
Who said there was no place in the modern game for tours like this?
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Simon Zebo asked Rob Penney to make him Munster captain
We can imagine Penney was chuffed to take the surprise phone call.
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.
In pics: Weary Irish Lions arrive back to hot and hectic Dublin Airport
Welcome home, you magnificent series winners.
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.
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.
Here's the tastiest Lions victory ad of them all
Unless you’re Australian, vegetarian or something weird like that.
6 Lions players that enhanced their reputation Down Under
Many of the tourists arrived with big reputations, some fly back as genuine Lions legends.
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.
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.
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.
Sean O'Brien singing Mumford And Sons in Sydney's Cock and Bull
The Tullow Tank was celebrating the Lions’ series win down under.
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?
Things escalated quickly at the Lions' victory party last night
Stuart Hogg wore nothing but his Speedos and Owen Farrell threw a trident.
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.
Lions skipper Jones pays tribute to iconic Halfpenny after Test masterclass
The Welsh fullback won the Player of the Series.
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.
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.
Feast your eyes on the Lions' series-clinching victory over Australia
Hot and fresh out of the YouTube kitchen.