British Lions : Rugby

Lions end tour on high note

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:47:39 +0000

Whitewash evaded as tourists win final test.

Rugby Union Third Test Betting: South Africa v British & Irish Lions

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:04:00 +0000

Talk about kicking 15 men when they're down - Geoffrey Riddle rounds off his grim (but deadly accurate) tour predictions by tipping Ian McGeechan's men to become the first Lions side for almost 120 years to be whitewashed by South Africa.

Tom Shanklin: Lions can salvage pride with third Test win

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:45:35 +0000

The series may have gone but there are big positives to take from this Lions tour and a win in Saturday's third test is nothing more than Ian McGeechan's men deserve, says Wales and Cardiff centre Tom Shanklin.

British Lions Betting: Steyn settles series with last kick of an epic contest

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:28:14 +0000

Brave Lions hearts broken as Boks fly-half punishes O'Gara indiscipline to wrap up series win...

Rugby Betting Preview: South Africa v British & Irish Lions

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:17:24 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle provides some much needed objectivity as he weighs up Ian McGeechan's men's chances of becoming only the third Lions side to come back from 1-0 down to win a Test series.

Tom Shanklin: 'Lions must start Second Test as they ended the first'

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:32:37 +0000

Cardiff and Wales centre Tom Shanklin picks his starting XV for Saturday's Second Test and explains why he believes the Lions can win in Pretoria.

British Lions Betting: McGeechan rallies troops after "kicking game in a monsoon"

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:17:51 +0000

Late try means tourists surrender 100% warm-up record as lucky punters land big-priced draw...

Rugby Betting: Emerging Springboks v British and Irish Lions

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:30:53 +0000

Reeling from their humiliation in the scrum and forced to start with two replacement props, the Lions are in for a tough time on Tuesday night against a strong Emerging Springboks side, says Tony Calvin.

First Test Betting: South Africa v British & Irish Lions

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:36:57 +0000

With injuries plaguing South Africa's preparations, including one to the talismanic Schalk Burger, this is the Lions' best chance of winning a Test on this tour. They may not go on to win, but they should go close in a low-scoring affair, says Geoffrey Riddle.

Tom Shanklin: You just know Steyn is going to nail one sooner or later

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:33:42 +0000

Betting.betfair.com's newest recruit - Cardiff, Wales and British Lions centre Tom Shanklin - on injury heartbreak, the key battles in the first test and the Francois Steyn factor.

Rugby Betting: Southern Kings v British & Irish Lions

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:26:23 +0000

Anyone turning out for the British Lions today knows they will probably be missing the First Test on Saturday but that's not to say those who play won't be giving their all against a side that has plenty of experience, but probably not enough class to really test the visitors.

Lions Betting: Cautious tourists victorious again

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:41:22 +0000

Just three points separated the Lions from Western Province in an unimpressive victory.

Lions Tour Betting: Western Province v British & Irish Lions

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:32:40 +0000

This could be tight up to halftime, says Geoffrey Riddle, but expect the Lions to pull clear after the interval.

Rugby Betting: Sharks v British and Irish Lions

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:37:48 +0000

The Lions will be looking to put down a marker on Wednesday as Ian McGeechan fields a side closely resembling the one which will face-off with the Spring Boks on June 20. However, as Tony Calvin explains, punters may want to play the short game...

Rugby Betting: Cheetahs v British & Irish Lions

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:46:13 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle was mightily impressed by the Lions midweek rout. However, Saturday's opponents pride themselves on their massive defensive efforts and, unless McGeechan's men can find a way through early on, this could turn out to be a low scoring affair.