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Lovell Rugby’s Rugby World Cup 2011 First XV

With the Rugby World Cup now over for another four years, it is time to look at back at the tournament and pick out the 15 players that have stood out in their position and those that would feature in our Rugby World Cup First XV. With … Continue reading

Henson Has No Intention Of Retiring

Gavin Henson has blasted back at rumours circulating that he is planning to retire. The Ospreys, Wales and Former British and Irish Lions centre is, at 27, in the prime of his career and retirement would have been a big surprise to many. Following a meeting with … Continue reading

British And Irish Lions Regain Pride Smashing Boks At Coca Cola Park

The British and Irish Lions notched their first win in eight Tests on Saturday, beating South Africa convincingly 28-9 at Coca Cola Park in Johannesburg. The Lions had been widely-tipped to fall flat on their faces in the third match, but played with the passion and energy … Continue reading

British And Irish Lions Vs Sprinboks 3rd Test Preview

With the Series already lost the British and Irish Lions are fighting for pride as they prepare for the 3rd Test Against the world champion Springboks in Johanesberg. The game in Ellis Park will have a slightly different look to it with both teams making changes to … Continue reading

British And Irish Lions VS Springboks 2nd Test Preview

The British and Irish Lions have made five changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s second Test against the Springboks in Pretoria. Full-back Rob Kearney, wing Luke Fitzgerald, hooker Matthew Rees, prop Adam Jones and lock Simon Shaw all gain call-ups for a game the Lions must … Continue reading

Rugby Match Report from South Africa: British and Irish Lions v Sprinboks 1st Test From Durban

Lovell Rugby was lucky enough to have the chance to head of to Durban for the First test Between the Brtish and Irish Lions against the reigning world champions South Africa. The match was a fight to the death, and high drama as the tourists produced a … Continue reading

British and Irish Lions Get Off The Hook

The British & Irish Lions retained their 100 per cent record on Saturday with a 26-23 win over Western Province in squally Cape Town. The local men had predicted thunderstorms, an end to the lovely sunny weather Cape Town had been basking in all week. In the … Continue reading

Lions Empty Shark Tank

The British and Irish Lions won their fourth tour match on Wednesday, beating the Sharks 39-3 in Durban with an excellent second-half display. After a poor and disjointed first half, the Lions turned things around, producing a third quarter of power, pace and guile like we hadn’t … Continue reading

Ferris and Halfpenny Ruled Out Of Tour

Captain Ryan Jones has been called up to the British and Irish Lions squad, after Stephen Ferris was ruled out with injury on Tuesday. Ferris was left on crutches after sustaining the injury at a training session in Durban, and a subsequent scan has revealed a grade … Continue reading

Lions survive Late Cheetahs Comeback In Bloemfontein

The British and Irish Lions roll on to Durban for Wednesday’s match with a 26-24 win over the Cheetahs under their belts. The tourists put in a good display without hitting the heights of Wednesday, but failed to put the game to bed when they ought to … Continue reading