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Book on 1997 Lions tour up for top award

This Is Your Everest, by Tom English and Peter Burns, is on the shortlist for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Awards that take place in London on Thursday The 1997 Lions celebrate their incredible series win after the third Test at Ellis Park (Getty Images)A story that British & Irish Lions fans will never tire of

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Will the Lions tour Australia in 2025?

It looks like plans are already fixed in place for the next tourMatch balls from the Lions tour of Australia 2013 (Getty Images)Will the Lions tour Australia in 2025? It is now a recognised pattern for every 12 years of a British …Continue reading »

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South Africa pip Lions 19-16 to win the series

History repeats itself as Morne Steyn lands a last-gasp winning penalty to give the Springboks a 2-1 series victory and leave the Lions lamenting wasted chances South Africa celebrate sealing the series after a third Test that swayed this way and that (Getty)Morne Steyn's late kick brings heartache for the tourists all over again

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Finn Russell on after 11 minutes in Lions decider

Starting fly-half Dan Biggar helped off the field earlyFinn Russell kicks three points against the Springboks (Getty Images)Finn Russell on after 11 minutes in Lions decider The selection of Finn Russell on the bench for the series …Continue reading »

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