Seven Irish make our predicted Test XV for the 2029 Lions Tour
We’ll have a look back in four years…. With the Lions over for another four years, why not keep the buzz going with a predicted Test team for the 2029 Tour of New Zealand. The likelihood is that our selection will be relatively far off, but there should still be a strong Irish contingent. Front […]
7 months ago
The Lions’ best ever coach has three shock Irish omissions in ultimate XV
In fairness it’s very hard to question Geech! As a two-time tourist, in 1974 and 1977, and a four-time head coach, Ian McGeechan is Mr. Lions. Writing for the Telegraph, he has selected his ultimate XV of players he coached with the side. However, there are three rather surprising Irish omissions, with Brian O’Driscoll, Paul […]
7 months ago
Unseen footage shows lightning mix up leading to undercooked Lions
Somebody messed up! The third Test in the recent Lions Tour was unique to say the least, with a 38 minutes pause in the game due to thunder and lightning. Australia led 8-0 going into the enforced break, and finished the game as 22-12 winners. The scoreline coupled with changing room footage during the hold […]
7 months ago
Van der Flier gets revenge for ‘no minutes’ Lions barb with savage teammate roast
He annihilated him! Say what you will about the relative lack of hype surrounding the recent Lions Tour, or the quality of some of the games, but the behind-the-scenes footage recorded by the social media team has been top notch. Their latest YouTube release covers the third Test, as well as some excellent features such […]
7 months ago
Andy Farrell dressed as the ‘Front Man’ in hilarious Lions Squid Game reenactment
The Lions’ preparation for the third Test was… interesting The Lions were kept fully entertained in between training sessions on the tour of Australia to help lighten the mood on what was a gruelling six-week stint Down Under. And before the third Test in Sydney, Lions staff put on a Squid Game-style task for the […]
7 months ago
Ex-referee appalled at leniency of Dan Sheehan ban for Lions foul play
Not a good look…. Dan Sheehan’s reputation as the world’s best hooker was cemented during the recent Lions series in Australia, showing a rounded game with no weaknesses, and a knack for showing up in the biggest of games. However, his Tour has ended on a sour note, with the Leinster man banned for four […]
7 months ago