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1971 Lions heroes recall how they tamed mighty All Blacks

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Munster’s pride of Lions to receive special honour

THE SURVIVING 22 Munster Rugby Lions - and the three Wallace brothers, Richard, Paul and David in particular - will be honoured at a corporate lunch at the Maryborough House Hotel, Cork, on January 27.

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Williams: Woodward exploiting O'Driscoll injury

Lions legend JPR Williams has accused Sir Clive Woodward of using Brian O’Driscoll’s injury to spin public attention away from Saturday’s first Test defeat to New Zealand.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2005

Ruddock boosted by Rowlands' backing

Wales coach Mike Ruddock has been buoyed by one of the nation’s legendary coaches ahead of today’s second Test in Buenos Aires.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2004

The try to beat all tries

IT IS the try seared into the memory of every rugby fan.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2003

Rugby: Johnson may retain Lions captaincy

Martin Johnson is set to make history tomorrow by retaining the Lions captaincy for this summer’s Australia tour.

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