Here is the full schedule of match's in the British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia in 2013. The schedule starts with a first for the team and their opponents as they meet the Barbarians in Hong Kong whilst on route to Australia. There will be other firsts whilst in Australia as they play Western Force and Melbourne Rebels the newest franchises in the Super 15 … [Read more...]
Lions will play Barbarians in Hong Kong in 2013
The British and Irish Lions will play in Hong Kong for the first time in 2013 a return to the stop off's that have been made in the past, although this time it will not be a local team they play but the Barbarians. The Lions will stop off in Asia on their way to the three-Test tour of Australia. Lions chief executive John Feehan said (quote) the fixture will ensure the tour to … [Read more...]
England Open with Draw – Aussie Barbarians 28-28 England
England labour to a draw as James O-Conner stars for the Aussie Barbarians. The 19-year-old scored a superb hat-trick and kicked 10 points after two Olly Barkley penalties had given England an early 6-0 lead in Perth. With half time fast approaching the BaBaas led 18-6, but a late Lee Mears try converted by Barkely took us in to half-time at 18-13. In the second period tries … [Read more...]
England Team V Aussie Barbarians
Martin Johnson has handed the captains armband to Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw for the match against the Australian Barbarians on Tuesday in Perth. The fixture is the first of five games on England's trip, with two full internationals, another game against the Barbarians and also one against the New Zealand Maori. Lee Mears, David Wilson and David Flatman, form an … [Read more...]
Ireland 2010 Tour Squad
Declan Kidney has called in uncapped players Chris Henry, Dan Tuohy and Fergus McFadden to a 33-man squad for Ireland's summer tour to New Zealand and Australia. Paul O'Connell, who has been struggling with a groin injury, is also included but Stephen Ferris, Luke Fitzgerald and Denis Leamy are missing through injury. The tour warms up with a home game against the … [Read more...]