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Irvine in line to manage Lions

Scotland legend Andy Irvine has emerged as a strong favourite for the manger's job when the 2013 British & Irish Lions tour Australia.

Lions get Honkers date

The British and Irish Lions will begin their 2013 tour of Australia with a match en route in Hong Kong.

Sir Geech not finished yet

Sir Ian McGeechan admits his passion for rugby "remains undimmed" after he was awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours List.

Arise Sir Geech

British and Irish Lions Head Coach and icon Ian McGeechan is to be knighted in the New Year's Honours list for his services to rugby.

McGeechan offered Lions post

British & Irish Lions legend Ian McGeechan has admitted he is in discussions over a potential role in the 2013 tour to Australia.

2013 restructure needed - Geech

Ian McGeechan has called on the home unions to look towards the 2013 tour now to give the Lions the best chance of success.

Geech calls time on Lions career

When the British and Irish Lions head to Australia in 2013, it will not be under the tutelage of Ian McGeechan the iconic coach has revealed.

BOD and Tana face to face

It's just over four years since the British and Irish public saw the tackle that left Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll out of the NZ tour.

Botha exonerated by Adam Jones

If there's one player whose actions have become the unwitting centre of a storm recently, it's South African lock Bakkies Botha.

Former Bok coach hails series win

Former Springbok coach Carel du Plessis has hailed South Africa's 2-1 series victory over the British and Irish Lions.

Lions win back their pride

The British and Irish Lions notched their first win in eight Tests on Saturday, beating South Africa convincingly 28-9 in Johannesburg.

O'Gara opens up on Lions moment

Ronan O'Gara might have good reason to be grateful to Schalk Burger, Bakkies Botha and Peter de Villiers, for their madness outweighed his.

Phillips hails Lions experience

Mike Phillips headed home from South Africa having established himself as Europe's top scrum-half, and admitting: "I've had the time of my life."

Lions future is bright - Smit

The British and Irish Lions must have a place in the modern-day professional era, Springbok captain John Smit said following his side's 2-1 series win.

Preview: South Africa v B&I Lions

The Lions tour comes to an anti-climactic end this Saturday afternoon as they seek to avoid a South African whitewash in Johannesburg.