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	Lions Tour - Lions Tour South Africa 2009
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	The British & Irish Lions 2001: Australia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Lions tradition, which began 113 years ago, is cherished universally, by those lucky enough to win a place and their three opponents, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, as the epitome of the grand struggle.
		Besides, the Lions, once an all-star pick-up team, are gelling into a formidable unit in the new age of professionalism, one that attracts the sort of commercial interest that Probyn sees as so central to the exercise.
		The Lions beat all injuries and intimidation to conquer South Africa 2-1 four years ago and this squad have overcome unsophisticated off-field sledging as well as their own internal tensions to produce one of the memorable Lions victories in Brisbane.
	www.2005lions.net /oz2001_test_02_rep06.shtml (989 words)

	British Lions 2005
		The Lions last tour was to Australia in 2001 when they lost the Test Series 2-1 and lost only one of the mid-week games.
		The British and Irish Lions are scheduled to play 11 rugby matches during their 2005 tour of New Zealand this summer.
		I think we have got to make the Lions year very special in terms of talking about it, selection and always having the aim of beating the All Black.People still talk about 1971, which was a great Lions team with lots of Wales players, and about the Test matches.
	www.verwoodrfc.freeservers.com /Lions.htm (1313 words)

	British and Irish Lions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lions selectors can also draft uncapped players available to one of the four home unions, but, in recent years this rarely occurs.
		The Lions won all of their games that did not have test status except for the matches against Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury; they did however lose all of their test matches against the All Blacks.
		The Lions decided "to get their retaliation in first" with the infamous '99 call' (99 is a shortening of 999 which in Britain and Ireland is the phone number for the emergency services such as the police, ambulance or fire brigade).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_and_Irish_Lions (2970 words)

	2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The British and Irish Lions team was selected primarily from players in contention for the Test team, including Jonny Wilkinson in his first tour match.
		Opinions differed on the incident, with many British and Irish commentators and fans claiming that this was an illegal "spear tackle" and Lions coach Clive Woodward reporting the pair to the IRB appointed citing commissioner, William Venter.
		Key to the Lions' hopes of staying in the series was Woodward's decision to add several of the Welsh team that won the Grand Slam in the 2005 Six Nations.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2005_British_and_Irish_Lions_tour_to_New_Zealand (3119 words)

	British & Irish Lions news, live commentary, fun, fixtures, results and features from Rugby365.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		With the 2005 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand now in the possession of the historians, we distribute a few gongs to the heroes and villains...
		The beleaguered British & Irish Lions weathered a fierce local storm to record a 17-13 victory over Auckland at Eden Park on Tuesday, a result that sould give the tourists a boost ahead of Saturday's date with the All Blacks.
		The British and Irish Lions have made a number of changes for the second Test against the All Blacks at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday.
	www.rugby365.com /TOURNAMENTS/British_Irish_Lions/index.shtml (172 words)

	British and Irish Lions Rugby Shirt 2005
		Formerly known as the British Isles, the team was nicknamed the Lions in the inter-war period after the emblem on the Lions rugby shirt and lapel badges.
		Watching the British in their red Lions rugby shirt and the Kiwis in their traditional fl rugby shirt is going to be a fascinating and fantastic sporting event in 2005.
		The British and Irish Lions is chosen from an initial training squad of 60 or 70 players to be announced in January 2005 and the final squad of 44 names to be announced after the 2005 Six Nations.
	www.champions.co.nz /British_Lions_rugby_shirt.asp (443 words)

	New Zealand 21 - 3 British and Irish Lions - [Sunday Herald]
		The scoreline does not even begin to hint at the scale of the Lions’ destruction, for only the gruesome conditions on a chill Christchurch evening came to the aid of the British and Irish players and blunted the efficiency of their opponents.
		This was nothing less than a humiliation for British and Irish rugby, something that was easily sensed by those Lions supporters who were streaming towards the exits long before the end.
		The Lions were six points adrift by the end of the first quarter, but had the bounce of the ball favoured the All Blacks over the next 20 minutes then they could have been looking at a more vivid humiliation.
	www.sundayherald.com /50532 (1319 words)

	British Lions -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The British and Irish Lions (formerly British Isles and then the British Lions) are a Rugby Union side comprising the pick of the best players from the four Home nation unions, i.e.
		Playing for the Lions is considered the highest honour in the game for British and Irish players, higher even than playing for your country.
		This tour was the first of the professional era, and the Lions' victory The Lions squad was captained by Martin Johnson, and managed by Fran Cotton, and coached by Ian McGeechan and Jim Telfer.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/23/british-lions.html (728 words)

	The British & Irish Lions 2005: Head Coach (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The 2001 Lions tour to Australia was one of the most shattering tours in Lions' history, promising so much but fatally impaired by injuries and disputes.
		The 2001 British and Irish Lins tour of Australia began in bright optimism and ended in something close to total shambles.
		However, there were also moments of high farce and as well as detailing the elements that led to the Lions' downfall, Jeff Connor has produced a hilarious account of daily life on a rugby tour, the internecine strife among media and management, the cynical Australian muck-raking and nsular nature of sports reporting.
	www.2005lions.net /books.shtml (820 words)

	British and Irish Lions 2005 Memorabilia
		Of all the British Lions teams to have been assembled, none was more successful than the team that left Britain and Ireland in 1974 to tour South Africa.
		Sportscasts are very proud to present Wales and British Lions star Neil Jenkins and the boots he wore during his final season as a professional rugby player.
		Neil Jenkins is the most prolific goal kicker in the history of international rugby A match winner with Pontypridd and Wales his crowning moment came with the British Lions in South Africa in 1997 when his unerring accuracy with the boot earned the tourists only their second series win against the Springboks.
	www.sportscasts.co.uk /britishandirishlions (891 words)

	British and Irish Lions - Tales of the Tour: 1983 \|\| The 2005 Lions - Unofficial British & Irish Lions News and Views (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Carving out a first half lead the Lions appeared to be on track in the first test at Christchurch but the All Blacks stepped up a gear in the second half scoring a try then sealing the win with a 50 metre drop goal from fullback Allan Hewson.
		The Lions forwards had no answer to the closing down tactics of the New Zealanders and finally lost the test 9-0 and along with it went the series.
		The Lions were by now disheartened and simply went through the motions in their next two games, a win over North Auckland and a loss to Canterbury before the All Blacks loomed on the horizon again.
	www.sportnetwork.net /main/s446/st73905.htm?fromrss=1 (818 words)

	CNNSI.com - Rugby Union - British Lions arrive in Australia, straight into training - Saturday June 02, 2001 11:57 AM
		With no time to waste after their 22-hour flight, Lions coach Graham Henry ordered his players to go from the airport straight to the training field for a two-hour practice session.
		The New Zealand-born coach immediately dismissed British media claims that the Lions were favorites to win the three-test series, saying it would be closely fought.
		Lions captain Martin Johnson rejected suggestions the Australian forward pack was a weak link after England beat an understrength Wallaby team at Twickenham last year.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rugby/news/2001/06/02/lions_australia (429 words)

	The official page for information on match tickets for the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand to play the ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		As well as the British and Irish Lions ticket allocation, the NZRU and provincial unions have made direct offers to a number of organisations and people who have supported or served the game of rugby in New Zealand.
		All 2004 season pass holders in provinces where the Lions are playing provincial matches have had that match included as part of their season pass offer for 2005 or have been offered the right to purchase a ticket to that match.
		This is because season pass holders in the other Lions Test venues, Wellington and Auckland, have had the Lions matches against the Wellington and Auckland provincial sides respectively either included as part of their season passes for 2005 or offered on a right to purchase basis.
	www.allblacks.com /index.cfm?layout=lionsTickets (917 words)

	British & Irish Lions Intro
		The following text is an extract is from The History of the British Lions by Clem Thomas pub.
		He became extremely popular with the colonials because of his remarkable skill in both codes, and he was the undoubted hero of the tour.
		Despite that the team in 1888 played no test matches and was essentially English, not a British side, it nevertheless pioneered the concept of overseas tours by a British team.
	www.rugbyfootballhistory.com /lions_intro.htm (640 words)

	British Lions.co.uk
		The All Blacks complete a whitewash on the Lions despite a galant effort, the power up front could not be matched with flair behind for the Lions and Umanga capped a brilliant performance with a sin bin and a brace of tries.
		Welsh winger Shane Williams scored five tries as the British and Irish Lions thrashed Manawatu 109-6 on Tuesday to record their biggest-ever win in New Zealand by a distance.
		Lions side acheive sound win with a solid performance up front looks as though the test side may be taking shape.
	www.britishlions.co.uk /results.htm (386 words)

	British and Irish Lions - Tales of the Tour: 1997 \|\| The 2005 Lions - Unofficial British & Irish Lions News and Views (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Lions on the face of it were lambs to the slaughter.
		There were not many that gave the Lions a chance but they were not counting on the tactical and inspirational nous of Ian McGeechan, who, along with Jim Telfer and Fran Cotton, moulded their selections into world-beaters.
		The Lions to their credit regrouped and forged their way back into the game Jenkins hit two more penalties and with the score at 16-15 in the Springboks favour it needed a bit of inspired brilliance to break the game.
	www.sportnetwork.net /main/s446/st77475.htm (2008 words)

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		British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa 2009
		Talk about anything to do with the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2009.
		British and Irish Lions Tour to New Zealand 2005
	www.lions-tour-extra.com (573 words)

	The story of the British and Irish Lions is an epic tale
		The story of the British and Irish Lions is an epic tale: this complete history of the touring team has been produced on an equally massive scale.
		All the surviving captains of the British and Irish Lions and their Test opponents - 27 of them in total - have contributed an introduction to the chapters on their tours to offer a unique insight into some of the greatest of all Test series.
		He toured with The Lions five times, was a member of the famous 1971 tour to New Zealand, and captain in South Africa in 1974 when his team were the first to tour the country undefeated.
	www.rugbyrelics.com /Books/book/lions.htm (1278 words)

	British & Irish Lions Tour to New Zealand in June/July 2005
		The featured Lions tour will be operated exclusively by The Sporting Traveller and has been arranged in association with Official Lions Agent, Gullivers Sports Travel.
		The 2005 Lions tour promises to be a supercharged affair both on and off the field, with up to 10,000 fans from all over the British Isles expected to watch the games live.
		Our 3 Test Lions tour has been designed to ensure that you experience the country as well as the rugby, taking in the many highlights that this beautiful country has to offer.
	www.thesportingtraveller.com /rugby_offers/lionstour.html (307 words)

	British and Irish Lions Tour 2005, British & Irish Lions Rugby Holiday Tour Tickets New Zealand 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		We are pleased to present the British and Irish Lions 2005™ tour to New Zealand.
		The options are endless and if you can’t find a British Lions tour on our website that suits you – we’ll tailor-make it for you.
		FreeWheeler packages are for the dedicated rugby supporter who wishes to follow the 3 Lions Test Matches, with the freedom to make your own accommodation and travel arrangements within New Zealand.
	www.connectionsworldwide.co.uk /british-lions (262 words)

	Rugby Relics - British Lions memorabilia - programmes, books, autographs, jerseys etc
		"British Lions 1980" published immediately after the tour, this is the account of the tour by John Hopkins, the rugby correspondent of the Sunday Times.
		"Lions Down Under" published immediately after the tour, this is the account of the tour by John Reason, the rugby correspondent of the Daily Telegraph.
		On their return from NZ the British Lions played a match against the Barbarians at Twickenham to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee and raise funds for the Jubilee charity.
	www.rugbyrelics.com /b-lions.htm (5316 words)

	Ananova - Sport - British Lions
		The Scottish Rugby Union have revealed that Murrayfield is in the running to host the British and Irish Lions next year.
		The British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in the summer of 2005 will consist of 10 matches, including a three-Test series against the All Blacks.
		Sir Clive Woodward's appointment as coach of the 2005 Lions is expected to be confirmed on Friday.
	www.ananova.com /sport/?keywords=British+Lions&menu=sport.story (159 words)

	CBBC Newsround \| Guides \| Sport \| Rugby \| The British and Irish Lions
		The British and Irish Lions are a touring team selected from all four home unions, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
		A Lions tour takes place every four years and they play against South Africa, Australia and New Zealand in turn, so each country hosts the Lions once every 12 years.
		It's a honour to be selected for the Lions and the best-of-three series are often very exciting.
	news.bbc.co.uk /cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4070000/newsid_4077400/4077456.stm (124 words)

	British and Irish Lions Rugby tour of New Zealand
		The British and Irish Lions Rugby tour of New Zealand features 3 test matches against the All Blacks.
		Tickets and accommodation are amongst a package being offered by Rugby tour operator Bottom Bus of Dunedin including the rugby internationals between the All Blacks (NZ) and the Lions in Auckland, Wellington and Auckland in June and July 2005.
		Join the Bottom Bus tour on a 27 day supporters tour following the 2005 British and Irish Lions rugby tour of both islands of New Zealand.
	www.bottombus.co.nz /lions (233 words)

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