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The Lions are a rugby union test team comprising players from the home nations - England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Lions tours are conducted once every four years and in modern times have focused on Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The 2013 tour included a game against the Barbarians in Hong Kong and the Lions went on to win the series 2-1 over Australia. 

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Coach’s CornerEven England’s Carling welcome in Scottish homes as Lions work magic

Andy Hall
Andy Hall

OpinionLessons must be learned if British & Irish Lions return to Hong Kong

Alvin Sallay
Alvin Sallay

OpinionBigger stadium still needed even though Lions game did not sell out

Alvin Sallay
Alvin Sallay

OpinionBritish & Irish Lions can’t stand the Hong Kong heat

Hong Kong Around the World
Hong Kong Around the World

OpinionLearn a lesson from the Lions

Tim Noonan
Tim Noonan

OpinionLeft Field: Sell-out crowd for Baa-Baas match will send important message

Alvin Sallay
Alvin Sallay

Gatland says he ‘hated’ the Lions’ tour and won’t coach them again

Warren Gatland admits there are things he would have done differently on Lions tour. Photo: AFP

Wales boss believes criticism from Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien took the gloss of the side’s achievements in drawn series

New Zealand’s Sonny Bill Williams to appeal Rugby Championship ban

New Zealand’s Sonny Bill Williams (right) tackles British & Irish Lions winger Anthony Watson during the second test in Wellington. Photo: AP
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Lions prop Sinckler arrested after third test draw with New Zealand

British & Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler during training. Photo: AFP
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Pulsating All Blacks-Lions series ends with flat feeling

New Zealand captain Kieran Read (left) and Lions captain Sam Warburton hold the trophy after the third test at Eden Park ends in a draw. Photo: AP

Hansen backs 'cool, calm, collected' rookie Barrett against Lions

Wellington Hurricanes' Jordie Barrett is tackled by British & Irish Lions’ Joe Marler. Photo: AFP

All Blacks take gamble in deciding test match against Lions

The New Zealand All Blacks perform the Haka before their game against the British & Irish Lions. Photo: Reuters

Jones warns of All Blacks backlash

Lions second rower Alun Wyn Jones expects New Zealand to return for the third and final test at their best. Photo: AP
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Sonny Bill to miss Lions decider after landing four-week ban

Sonny Bill Williams speaks to the media outside the NZRU Headquarters after his judicial hearing in Wellington. Photo: AFP

Now Lions must finish the job, says captain Sam Warburton

British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton. Photo: Reuters
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Sonny Bill sent off as Lions level All Blacks series

Sonny Bill Williams walks off the pitch after being shown a red card. Photo: Reuters

Let’s get physical: Lions look to Warburton for second test

Sam Warburton (centre) warms up in training ahead of the second test against New Zealand in Wellington. Photo: AFP

Warburton back to lead Lions in second test

British and Irish Lions tour captain Sam Warburton will be back in the side for the second test in New Zealand. Photo: AP

‘Orange card’? Lions, Hurricanes coaches disagree over Henderson punishment

Henderson sinbinning for tackle on Barrett in second half proves to be turning point in 31-31 draw between British & Irish Lions and Wellington Hurricanes

Hansen dismisses ‘desperate’ Gatland’s claims about Murray

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland (left) and New Zealand coach Steve Hansen shake hands before the start of the first test at Eden Park in Auckland. Photo: AFP
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Sonny Bill Williams gifts All Blacks kit to lucky young Lions fan

All Black Sonny Bill Williams shakes hand with British & Irish Lions’ Owen Farrell after the first test in Auckland. Photo: AP

Rieko Ioane try double as All Blacks maul British & Irish Lions

New Zealand's Rieko Ioane scores against the British & Irish Lions. Photo: Reuters

New Zealand’s Coles cleared of concussion but won’t play Lions

New Zealand hooker Dane Coles. Photo: AFP

O’Mahony to captain Lions in first test against New Zealand

Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions in the opening test against New Zealand. Photo: Reuters

Cautious British & Irish Lions sweep for listening devices

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland. Photos: AP

Lions fire warning to All Blacks after mauling Chiefs

British & Irish Lions winger Jack Nowell (left) makes a break during their game against the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand. Photo: AP

New Zealand captain Kieran Read in line to face British & Irish Lions

New Zealand captain Kieran Read against South Africa last year. Photos: AFP

Gatland devalued the Lions, says Goode and Hamilton

Andy Goode played for numerous clubs, including the Natal Sharks, as well as England. Picture carrying the ball into contact for . Photo: Reuters
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British & Irish Lions floor Maori All Blacks in New Zealand dress rehearsal

British & Irish Lions fly half Jonathon Sexton passes the ball to a teammate against the New Zealand Maori in Rotorua. Photos: AP

Hansen plays down hype about All Blacks ahead of Lions test

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen. Photo: AFP

New Zealand crush Samoa 78-0 in British & Irish Lions warning

New Zealand's players perform the haka before the match against Samoa at Eden Park in Auckland. Photo: AFP
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Hansen takes fresh digs at Lions and Gatland

Steve Hansen talks with the media. Photo: AP

Lions bench Warburton for Maori All Blacks

British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton scores a try against the Otago Highlanders. Photo: AFP

All Blacks ready to go to battle against Samoa in Lions tune-up

New Zealand's Jerome Kaino (right) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during against Australia in 2016. Photo: EPA

We are shooting ourselves in the foot, says Lions coach Gatland

Lions captain Sam Warburton wipes his face as the Highlanders celebrate a try in their nail-biting victory in Dunedin. Photo: AP

Lions have ‘a lot to learn’ after second tour loss

Jack Nowell (centre) reacts after the Lions’ defeat to the Otago Highlanders. Photo: AFP