British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on the pitch before the match against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013
Jonathan Davies: 'British and Irish Lions team is very one dimensional'
Jonathan Davies believes that the omission of Brian O'Driscoll has left the British and Irish Lions "one dimensional".
Jul 3, 10:51
 Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013
Denis Hickey: 'Dropping Brian O'Driscoll is emotive decision'
Former Ireland international Denis Hickey says that dropping Brian O'Driscoll from the Lions squad is an "emotive" decision.
Jul 3, 10:35
 Lions Brian O'Driscoll stand dejected after defeat to Australia during the Second Test match on June 29, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll "totally gutted" by British and Irish Lions snub
Brian O'Driscoll says that he is "totally gutted" after being left out of the British and Irish Lions squad to face Australia.
Jul 3, 06:06
 Lions coach Warren Gatland at a press conference on May 13, 2013
Warren Gatland hails "outstanding" Alun-Wyn Jones
Warren Gatland says that Alun-Wyn Jones has been "outstanding" for the British and Irish Lions after picking him as captain against Australia.
Jul 3, 05:47
 British and Irish Lions' Alun Wyn Jones during the British and Irish Lions Tour match on June 11, 2013
Alun-Wyn Jones wants British and Irish Lions captaincy for right reasons
Alun-Wyn Jones says that captaining the British and Irish Lions will be "special" but wants to have been picked for the right reasons.
Jul 3, 05:37
 Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013
Warren Gatland: 'Brian O'Driscoll is disappointed'
Warren Gatland says that Brian O'Driscoll is "disappointed" after missing out on the British and Irish Lions squad to face Australia.
Jul 3, 05:25
 Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll British and Irish Lions career over after squad axe
Brian O'Driscoll's British and Irish Lions career looks to be over after being axed from the matchday squad to face Australia.
Jul 3, 05:15
 Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll expects mind games
Brian O'Driscoll says that the British and Irish Lions must be mentally ready to face Australia in the final Test.
Jul 2, 05:14
 Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll: 'British and Irish Lions need 80 minutes of our lives'
British and Irish Lions veteran Brian O'Driscoll challenges his side to produce the '80 minutes of their lives' in Saturday's third and final Test against Australia.
Jul 2, 04:01
 Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll "very disappointed" with British and Irish Lions loss
Brian O'Driscoll admits that he is "very disappointed" with the British & Irish Lions' narrow defeat to Australia in the second Test of their tour.
Jun 29, 12:10
 Lions coach Warren Gatland at a press conference on May 13, 2013
British and Irish Lions team announced for second Australia Test
Coach Warren Gatland names the British and Irish Lions starting XV for Saturday's second Test against Australia in Melbourne.
Jun 27, 03:52
 Lions' Manu Tuilagi trains on June 3, 2013
Manu Tuilagi wants British and Irish Lions Test spot
Manu Tuilagi says that he can still earn a place in the British and Irish Lions team to face Australia in the second Test.
Jun 26, 05:36
 Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll: 'We were worth the win'
Brian O'Driscoll says that the British and Irish Lions were worthy of their 23-21 win over Australia in Brisbane.
Jun 22, 13:50
 British & Lions captain Sam Warburton in action against Queensland on June 8, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll impressed by Sam Warburton
Brian O'Driscoll says that Sam Warburton has impressed him with his role as captain of the British and Irish Lions.
Jun 22, 05:13
 Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll: 'Australia are a smart team'
British and Irish Lions centre Brian O'Driscoll believes that Australia are one of the smartest rugby teams in the world.
Jun 21, 18:55
 British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on the pitch before the match against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013
Warren Gatland: 'British and Irish Lions midfield not lacking physical edge'
Warren Gatland says that his British and Irish Lions side for the match with Australia does not lack a physical edge.
Jun 20, 05:39
 Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013
Adam Ashley-Cooper hails "absolute freak" Brian O'Driscoll
Adam Ashley-Cooper labels Brian O'Driscoll as a "soldier" and an "absolute freak" ahead of Australia's Test series against the British and Irish Lions.
Jun 18, 06:29
 British and Irish Lions' Jamie Roberts runs with the ball during their rugby tour match against NSW and QLD combined country on June 11, 2013
Jamie Roberts: 'Back-row selection impossible'
Jamie Roberts says that head coach Warren Gatland faces a tough task of picking his British and Irish Lions side for their opening Test with Australia.
Jun 13, 08:02
 Ireland's Simon Zebo scoring his side's first try during the RBS 6 Nations match against Wales on February 2, 2013
Simon Zebo to make British and Irish Lions debut in latest lineup
The British and Irish Lions make a number of changes prior to their match with the Waratahs on Saturday, with Simon Zebo, Sam Warburton and Johnny Sexton all starting.
Jun 13, 05:30
 British and Irish lions player Brian O'Driscoll tries to break through a tackle from South Africa's Adi Jacobs on June 27, 2009
Brian O'Driscoll laments British and Irish Lions finish
Brian O'Driscoll says that the British and Irish Lions' second-half display against the Combined Country needed to be better on Tuesday.
Jun 12, 05:25
 British and Irish Lions George North slides in to score a try against Combined Country on June 11, 2013
British and Irish Lions thrash Combined Country
The British and Irish Lions hammer a Combined Country XV 64-0 in the fourth match of their Australian tour in Newcastle.
Jun 11, 11:20
 British and Irish lions player Brian O'Driscoll tries to break through a tackle from South Africa's Adi Jacobs on June 27, 2009
Brian O'Driscoll wants fast British and Irish Lions start
Brian O'Driscoll says that the British and Irish Lions must start on the front foot against Combined Country.
Jun 11, 06:16
 British and Irish lions player Brian O'Driscoll celebrates a 29-13 victory over Australia on June 30, 2001
British and Irish Lions centre Brian O'Driscoll: 'No formula for team bonding'
British and Irish Lions centre Brian O'Driscoll says that there is "no formula" for team bonding while on the tour in Australia.
Jun 10, 10:05
 Lions' Manu Tuilagi trains on June 3, 2013
Manu Tuilagi hails "amazing" Brian O'Driscoll
Manu Tuilagi says that playing alongside Brian O'Driscoll for the British and Irish Lions was an "amazing experience".
Jun 6, 07:18
 The British and Irish Lions' Jonathon Sexton runs his way to scoring a try during their rugby union tour match against the Force on June 5, 2013
British and Irish Lions ease past Western Force
The British and Irish Lions win their first tour match in Australia with a 69-17 victory over Western Force in Perth.
Jun 5, 11:54
 Lions' Manu Tuilagi trains on June 3, 2013
Manu Tuilagi honoured to partner Brian O'Driscoll for Lions
Manu Tuilagi says that it is an honour to be picked for the British and Irish Lions and to play alongside Brian O'Driscoll.
Jun 4, 05:25
 British and Irish lions player Brian O'Driscoll tries to break through a tackle from South Africa's Adi Jacobs on June 27, 2009
Brian O'Driscoll relishing Manu Tuilagi partnership
Brian O'Driscoll says that he is looking forward to linking up with Manu Tuilagi in the centre for the British and Irish Lions.
Jun 4, 05:14
 British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on the pitch before the match against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013
Warren Gatland: 'British and Irish Lions can improve'
Warren Gatland wants the British and Irish Lions to reach their full potential against Western Force on Wednesday.
Jun 3, 07:03
 British and Irish lions player Brian O'Driscoll tries to break through a tackle from South Africa's Adi Jacobs on June 27, 2009
Brian O'Driscoll to captain British and Irish Lions
Brian O'Driscoll will captain the British and Irish Lions against Western Force on Wednesday.
Jun 3, 05:43
 Jonathan Davies
Jonathan Davies keen to learn from Brian O'Driscoll
Jonathan Davies says that he cannot wait to play alongside Brian O'Driscoll for the British and Irish Lions.
May 29, 07:27
 Sam Warburton
Brian O'Driscoll keen to support skipper Sam Warburton
Brian O'Driscoll says that the whole British and Irish Lions squad can help out Sam Warburton as captain.
May 29, 07:07
 Ulster's Rory Best stands dejected during the RaboDirect PRO12 Final on May 25, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll backs Rory Best for British and Irish Lions
Brian O'Driscoll says that Rory Best can more than compensate for the absence of Dylan Hartley on the British and Irish Lions tour.
May 29, 06:33
 British and Irish lions player Brian O'Driscoll tries to break through a tackle from South Africa's Adi Jacobs on June 27, 2009
Brian O'Driscoll grateful for British and Irish Lions chance
Brian O'Driscoll says that he wants to win his first British and Irish Lions as he embarks on his fourth outing with the side.
May 28, 06:25
 British and Irish lions player Brian O'Driscoll celebrates a 29-13 victory over Australia on June 30, 2001
Brian O'Driscoll: 'British and Irish Lions desperately need series win'
Brian O'Driscoll says that the British and Irish Lions need to win their upcoming series against Australia.
May 28, 05:28
 Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll in action against France on March 10, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll rules out 2015 World Cup appearance
Brian O'Driscoll says that he won't prolong his retirement until after the 2015 World Cup.
May 23, 07:26
 Brian O'Driscoll
Warren Gatland hopeful over British and Irish Lions duo
Warren Gatland is confident that Brian O'Driscoll and Sean O'Brien will be fit for the opening match of the British and Irish Lions tour.
May 21, 06:28
 Paul O'Connell
Paul O'Connell hails Sam Warburton
Paul O'Connell believes that Sam Warburton is an able skipper for the British and Irish Lions.
May 20, 18:42
 Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll in action against France on March 10, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll signs one-year deal with Leinster and Irish RFU
Brian O'Driscoll signs a new one-year deal with Leinster and the Irish Rugby Football Union.
May 16, 09:08
 Sam Warburton
Warren Gatland names Sam Warburton as British and Irish Lions captain
Wales international Sam Warburton is named by coach Warren Gatland as the British and Irish Lions captain.
Apr 30, 10:15
 Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll in action against France on March 10, 2013
Joe Schmidt hints at Brian O'Driscoll persuasion
Joe Schmidt says that he will try to persuade Brian O'Driscoll not to retire from the game.
Apr 30, 07:37
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