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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.

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.

Justice for all, not just Bakkies

Across the globe, much of the excitement created by some thrilling rugby this year has been soured by an inconsistent judicial system in desperate need of an overhauling.

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.

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.