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O’Brien believed to be backing possible Super 15 franchise

BILLIONAIRE businessman Denis O’Brien is strongly believed to be the Irish backer of a possible Super 15 franchise on Australia’s Gold Coast.

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Bulloch to stake Test claim at Bay of Plenty

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Three tour games for Scotland

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Lions: Balshaw faces first Test misery

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Lions Tour: Henry frustrated by poor show

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Lions Tour: Lions win in unconvincing fashion

Lions: Morris - Lions are winners

Darren Morris tonight underlined the Lions’ determination to erase memories of a disastrous week by declaring: ‘‘This is a squad of winners - not losers.’’

Fri, 22 Jun, 2001

Lions: Robinson unhappy with league-style scrums

Andy Robinson today defended the Lions from stinging criticism fired by Wallabies coach Rod Macqueen and New South Wales boss Bob Dwyer.

Fri, 22 Jun, 2001

Lions Tour: Luger - my injury heartache

Dan Luger this evening faced up to his Lions heartache, and admitted: ‘‘It is one of the worst things that has ever happened to me.’’

Thu, 21 Jun, 2001

Lions Tour: Catt on his way home

Mike Catt is out of the Lions tour to Australia and will be replaced by Wales centre Scott Gibbs.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2001