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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:54:18 +0100 O'Connell: 'Savage competition' for Test places Paul O'Connell believes there is "savage competition" for places in the British and Irish Lions squad as the countdown continues towards next Saturday's first Test against Australia.

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:11:27 +0100 McFadden and team-mates driven to make impact Ireland's hat-trick hero Fergus McFadden said that players who impressed on the tour to the USA and Canada were driven by the desire to keep the jersey.

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:43:28 +0100 Kiss singles out McFadden for praise Ireland interim coach Les Kiss paid tribute to hat-trick hero Fergus McFadden after his crucial role in the tourists' 40-14 win over Canada in Toronto.

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:13:24 +0100 Williams gets surprise call-up to Lions The Lions have drafted former Wales wing Shane Williams into their team for Tuesday's clash against the Brumbies in Canberra.

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:43:57 +0100 McFadden on fire in victory over Canada Fergus McFadden scored a hat-trick for Ireland as they finished a difficult season on a high with a comprehensive 40-14 victory over Canada.

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:36:48 +0100 Brumbies to test Lions' hastily assembled backline The Lions' hopes of victory in their last tour match before facing Australia will be tested by a hastily assembled backline and an ACT Brumbies side keen to inflict a timely psychological blow in Canberra on Tuesday.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:09:05 +0100 Lions impress against tough Waratahs Leigh Halfpenny produced a command performance as the unbeaten British and Irish Lions delivered their best display Down Under just seven days before tackling Australia.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:29:00 +0100 England wrap up series win in Argentina Marland Yarde marked his international debut with two tries as England stormed to a seven-try victory and their first ever Test series clean sweep in Argentina.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:36:02 +0100 Wade set to link up with the Lions Christian Wade is understood to have been called up by the British and Irish Lions and withdrawn from the England side to play Argentina in Buenos Aires today.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:32:52 +0100 Warburton hails perfect preparation Sam Warburton believes today's 47-17 victory over a tough Waratahs team provided the perfect preparation for the Lions' first Test match against Australia.

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