Three men survived four hours floating in rough seas off the north west Australia coast after their boat collided with a whale and sank.

Irish people are exposing themselves to too much sun. The Irish Cancer Society is urging people to be sun-smart and avoid the possibility of skin cancer.

WALES forward Ryan Jones has been summoned to join the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand amid growing concerns over Simon Taylor’s fitness.

Wales forward Ryan Jones was today summoned to join the Lions in New Zealand amid growing concerns about Simon Taylor’s fitness.

It remains the most famous Irish try of them all. Everyone who was at Twickenham in 1982 swears the Irish pack pushed Gerry McLoughlin over the line. ‘Ginger’ sees it differently! Diarmuid O'Flynn reports.

Tipperary forward Declan Browne is expected to miss the first game of the International Rules series against Australia on Friday.

Phil Greening today finally abandoned all hope of pulling on a Lions jersey in Australia.

Lawrence Dallaglio will make his comeback from a tour-threatening knee injury when the Lions tackle Australia ‘A’ in Gosford on Tuesday.

The Lions produced some brilliant attacking rugby to dominate Super 12 semi-finalists Queensland Reds at Ballymore and take a comprehensive half-time lead.

Lions coach Graham Henry today set his sights on a showdown with Super 12 semi-finalists Queensland Reds, and claimed: ‘‘We are going to be really tested.’’

Austin Healey is determined to battle on in pursuit of a Lions Test place - despite landing a bench role for the third successive tour match.

Wounded Lion Simon Taylor reckons there is no way the side will underestimate the scale of their task in returning home with a series victory, despite the ease of their first two wins.

Graham Henry was sweating over another possible injury setback today following the Lions’ 83-6 romp against a Queensland President’s XV.

Lions manager Donal Lenihan has admitted the squad faces a much tougher battle in the up-coming clash against Queensland President's XV

The Lions could tackle a weakened Queensland Reds side when they face their first major test in Brisbane on Saturday.

The British and Irish Lions team to face the Queensland Presidential XV has been named by coach Graham Henry.

Lions coach Graham Henry will be keeping his fingers crossed that his players avoid any further injury blows when they tackle a Queensland President's XV this week.

Martin Corry will make his Lions debut against the Queensland President’s XV on Tuesday after being called up as a replacement for stricken Scottish forward Simon Taylor.

Simon Taylor was today confirmed as the Lions’ latest injury casualty.

The Lions squad strode off the pitch at Perth with an historic victory under their belts.

More than 100 points separate the Western Australia and Lions squads in the thrilling Perth match.

The Lions squad have reached a three-digit score in the clash with Western Australia.

Iain Balshaw has put another try over the line for the Lions.

Western Australia have touched down with a second try in their match against the Lions squad.

The Lions have added a further seven points to their tally against Western Australia.

A total of 71 points separates the sides in the match between the Lions and Western Australia.

Western Australia have put their first score on the board in their clash with the Lions squad.

The Western Australia/Lions match is fast turning into a rout for the home side.

The Lions have made it 36 points against a scoreless Western Australia thanks to a flurry of tries.

Lions all over Western Australia.

The Lions have increased their lead over Western Australia.

The Lions have stretched their lead in the match against Western Australia.

The Lions have scored the first try in their clash with Western Australia.

Play has kicked off in the Lions clash against Western Australia.

The Lions are aiming for a convincing victory in their tour opener against Western Australia in Perth today.

Teams for Western Australia v Lions, the WACA, Perth, Friday, 11.30am (Irish time).

Duncan McRae will relaunch his rugby career against the Lions tomorrow after firing a parting shot at Premiership under-achievers Saracens.

Ireland captain Keith Wood will lead the Lions in Friday’s tour opener against Western Australia at the WACA.

Jonny Wilkinson once again sat out Lions training in Perth today - but Graham Henry’s injury problems are easing ahead of Friday’s tour opener against Western Australia.

Lions coach Graham Henry is expected to unveil his first major surprise of the tour when he names Irish centre Brian O'Driscoll at full back for the opening match.

Lions manager Dónal Lenihan admitted that the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the UK, which effectively cost Ireland three internationals, has not helped the chances of players from these shores.

The Lions squad to tour Australia this summer will not be revealed until after the Heineken Cup semi-finals on April 21.

The Australian Rugby Union have announced that the first match of this year’s British Lions tour has been brought forward by a day to June 8.

British and Irish Lions chiefs have drawn up a provisional list of 67 players who have been asked to confirm their availability for this summer’s tour to Australia.