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Four winners and losers as the Lions put Western Force to the sword

Four winners and losers as the Lions put Western Force to the sword

They are starting to find their groove. After the Lions’ 54-7 thrashing of the Western Force on Saturday, we have had a look at those who have moved up the pecking order and increased their chances of being involved in the tests, and those who have fallen off. Winners 1. Joe McCarthy The Leinster second […]

9 months ago

Lions all-time great singles out key area in need of improvement

Lions all-time great singles out key area in need of improvement

He’s been there and done that. The Lions were 54-7 winners against the Western Force in Perth today. It was in the second half where Andy Farrell’s men stretched their lead, with the score 21-7 at the break, and it was also 7-7 after the home side responded immediately to a first-minute try. Last week […]

9 months ago

Player ratings with the Irish shining as the Lions thrash Western Force

Player ratings with the Irish shining as the Lions thrash Western Force

A hammering! The Lions took on the Western Force this morning and dished out a 54-7 thrashing, with many Irish standing out. Pierre Schoeman – 6.5 Good work rate with 10 tackles, but didn’t dominate at scrum and didn’t offer a carry threat. Dan Sheehan – 7.5 Could not have had a more perfect start, […]

9 months ago

Rob Kearney heading for Western Australian outpost in need of serious jolt

Rob Kearney heading for Western Australian outpost in need of serious jolt

“We can’t wait for the sizeable Irish community within WA to see him pull on the Force jersey next season.” Rob Kearney will be packing his bags soon and getting ready to end his playing days under the blazing Australian sun. The former Leinster fullback, who may have also played his last game for Ireland, […]

5 years ago