Independent.ie - Lions Tour RSS Feed http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/ Gatland hopes to avoid history repeating itself http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/gatland-hopes-to-avoid-history-repeating-itself-29263934.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/gatland-hopes-to-avoid-history-repeating-itself-29263934.html While Joe Schmidt and Warren Gatland have done their best to soothe concerns about Brian O'Driscoll's fitness, the fact that the most celebrated tourist of the 21st century could not even board a plane to London for yesterday's first official Lions gathering must raise eyebrows. Lions Tour Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 Healy determined to earn Test spot despite delayed arrival http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/healy-determined-to-earn-test-spot-despite-delayed-arrival-29263929.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/healy-determined-to-earn-test-spot-despite-delayed-arrival-29263929.html Cian Healy may slip down the pecking order for the Lions over the coming weeks but insists he wouldn't have it any other way. Lions Tour Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 I would have learned from Wilkinson's experience, insists Sexton http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/i-would-have-learned-from-wilkinsons-experience-insists-sexton-29263936.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/i-would-have-learned-from-wilkinsons-experience-insists-sexton-29263936.html Leinster out-half Jonny Sexton has revealed he would have loved the opportunity to learn from Jonny Wilkinson had the Englishman been selected to tour with the Lions this summer. Lions Tour Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 Schmidt hopes O'Driscoll will resolve future before Lions http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/schmidt-hopes-odriscoll-will-resolve-future-before-lions-29263927.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/schmidt-hopes-odriscoll-will-resolve-future-before-lions-29263927.html JOE SCHMIDT believes Brian O'Driscoll will make a decision on his future before the Lions tour to Australia. Lions Tour Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 Lions boss defends under-fire Farrell http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/lions-boss-defends-underfire-farrell-29263938.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/lions-boss-defends-underfire-farrell-29263938.html Warren Gatland leapt to the defence of Saracens out-half Owen Farrell, saying that he had the utmost confidence that the 21-year-old would flourish in the Lions environment over the next fortnight ahead of their departure for Australia. Lions Tour Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 Troubled Beale unlikely to get Australia call http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/troubled-beale-unlikely-to-get-australia-call-29263932.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/troubled-beale-unlikely-to-get-australia-call-29263932.html Kurtley Beale's chances of playing for Australia against the Lions took another significant hit yesterday when the Melbourne Rebels said their backline star would take an indefinite leave of absence from Super Rugby and enter a private health clinic. Lions Tour Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 Life with the Lions could prove key to O'Driscoll future http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/life-with-the-lions-could-prove-key-to-odriscoll-future-29255644.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/life-with-the-lions-could-prove-key-to-odriscoll-future-29255644.html BRIAN O'DRISCOLL is edging ever closer to committing to at least one more year with both Leinster and Ireland. Lions Tour Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 O'Driscoll: I'm not going to Australia for the T-shirt http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/odriscoll-im-not-going-to-australia-for-the-tshirt-29255647.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/odriscoll-im-not-going-to-australia-for-the-tshirt-29255647.html THE enduring ambition of Brian O'Driscoll represents one of the most remarkable chapters in Irish and Lions sporting history. Lions Tour Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 'Coaches want guys who produce in the big games' -- Kearney http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/rabodirect-pro12/coaches-want-guys-who-produce-in-the-big-games-kearney-29255649.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/rabodirect-pro12/coaches-want-guys-who-produce-in-the-big-games-kearney-29255649.html HE says making the plane was the hard part, but Rob Kearney's battle for the Lions No 15 shirt begins tomorrow night. Rabodirect PRO 12 Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 Schmidt would have improved Lions chances, insists Barnes http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/schmidt-would-have-improved-lions-chances-insists-barnes-29253249.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/schmidt-would-have-improved-lions-chances-insists-barnes-29253249.html LEINSTER will win the Amlin Challenge Cup, but to do so they must negate the considerable influence of Sergio Parisse, according to Stuart Barnes. Lions Tour Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100