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Rory Best is walking from the Aviva in Dublin to Cong in Mayo

Rory Best on march to raise money for second lodge for children with cancer

Grand Slam-winning Ireland boss Andy Farrell is the “perfect guy” to be the next British and Irish Lions head coach, according to two-time tourist Tommy Bowe.

Andy Farrell 'perfect guy' to lead Lions, says Tommy Bowe

Tom Stewart was voted the Schools' Player of the year in 2019 .

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart in line for maiden European start against La Rochelle

Ulster prop Andy Warwick says scrum dominance will be key against Leinster on Saturday nigth at the RDS in Dublin.

Ulster prop Andy Warwick says scrum will be pivotal for Leinster success

Johnny Sexton of Ireland prepares to take a penalty during the Autumn International match between Ireland and South Africa at Aviva Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Dublin, Dublin. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images)

British and Irish Lions snub is extra motivation for Ireland's Johnny Sexton

The 1937 Queen's senior cup winning team, including Harry McKibbin (1st from right, back row,). Photos courtesy of the McKibbin family.

The chequered career of rugby star Harry McKibbin

Tuesday 15th December 2021 Photo by Declan Roughan 15 December 2021 Pictured are Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust President, television broadcaster, Gerry Kelly with the charitys new ambassadors - Irelands number one country singing star Nathan Carter and former Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions rugby ace Tommy Bowe. Rugby ace Tommy Bowe, music star Nathan Carter and womens footballer Marissa Callaghan join the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust as ambassadors The three top NI personalities will support the local charitys drive to give children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions experiences to remember Former Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions rugby ace Tommy Bowe, Irelands number one country singing star Nathan Carter and Northern Ireland Womens Football Team captain, Marissa Callaghan have signed up as ambassadors for the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT). The

Tommy Bowe, Nathan Carter and Marissa Callaghan team up to back NI kids' charity

Ulster and Ireland's Iain Henderson

Iain Henderson criticises Lions tactics and claims team was not selected on form

New Ulster signing Duane Vermeulen. The back row won the Rugby World Cup with South Africa in 2019

Ulster pull off coup by signing South African World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland. Pic by PA.

The key questions to emerge from British and Irish Lions’ tour to South Africa

Alun Wyn Jones talks to his team following their defeat in the 3rd Test

Alun Wyn Jones in no doubt about the importance of Lions contests

The Irish Lions who featured in the 1938 tour to South Africa

When five Ulster players helped the Lions stun South Africa

British & Irish Lions' coach Gregor Townsend during the captains run at the Cape Town Stadium

Alan Tait backs ‘great thinker’ Gregor Townsend to become next Lions head coach

Conor Murray takes the scrum-half duties from Ali Price

Lions bring in Conor Murray, Chris Harris and Mako Vunipola for second Test

Alun Wyn Jones of the British & Irish Lions looks on during the first Test match between the South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Skipper Alun Wyn Jones warns Lions that the job is not done yet

Lions team-mates have ‘no doubt’ Alun Wyn Jones is ready for action
Jack Conan believes British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones has already “put to bed” any doubts about his remarkable injury recovery.

British and Irish Lions' Dan Biggar. Pic by PA.

Dan Biggar knows Lions need to match South Africa’s physicality in first Test

Luke Cowan-Dickie of the British and Irish Lions scores a try on Saturday against DHL Stormers. Pic by PA

Luke Cowan-Dickie hopes he has done enough for Lions Test role

Warren Gatland, the British and Irish Lions head coach. Pic by PA.

Lions’ Warren Gatland rejects talk of weekend South Africa meeting

British and Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland during the Castle Lager Lions Series match at the Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Lions head coach Warren Gatland reflects on ‘chaotic’ week

Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher. (Photo by DONALL FARMER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Andy Farrell hails Ronan Kelleher as Ireland thrash USA in Dublin

British and Irish Lions' Jamie George (left) and Courtney Lawes during the captains run Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Green light for Lions to face Sharks after Covid tests

Warren Gatland, the Lions head coach, looks on during the British and Irish Lions captain's run at Emirates Airline Park on July 06, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images).

Two British and Irish Lions players self-isolating in South Africa

Warren Gatland, the Lions head coach talks to Gregor Townsend

Lions boss Warren Gatland defends selection of Luke Cowan-Dickie after criticism

Iain Henderson

Iain Henderson to lead the Lions into clash with the Sharks

Ireland’s James Ryan

James Ryan thanks physios for getting him ready to captain Ireland

Stuart Hogg charges upfield during the game against Sigma Lions

Stuart Hogg wants Lions to dominate the ‘no-talent battles’ on South Africa tour
Stuart Hogg insists the British and Irish Lions aim to make a virtue of winning in-game moments that require determination over artistry.

This is when the British and Irish Lions tour starts - and how to watch it on TV

Jacob Stockdale is concentrating on Ireland’s summer Tests against Japan and the United States.

Jacob Stockdale focused on Ireland after Lions snub

Stuart Hogg on duty for Scotland. Pic by PA.

Stuart Hogg will seek advice from Alun Wyn Jones before leading out the Lions

File photo dated 05-12-2020 of Wales' Alun Wyn Jones.

British and Irish Lions fixture list confirmed

Stuart McCloskey of Ulster breaks clear before his first half try during the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup match against Edinburgh at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. Photo by Paul Devlin/Dicksondigital

Dan McFarland ‘not biggest fan’ of Rainbow Cup as Ulster sign off with victory

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland.

British and Irish Lions seeking hotel quarantine exemption

Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been selected for this year’s British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa

Iain Henderson eyes Lions Test start

Jared Payne can relate to anxious wait facing Ulster’s Lions hopefuls

Letter to the editor

Foreign travel is unsafe — except for the British and Irish Lions

Ireland’s Jack Conan scores their second try during the Guinness Six Nations match against England

Andy Farrell thinks Ireland players might be in Warren Gatland’s thinking

Ireland's Johnny Sexton. Pic by Getty.

Sexton views Lions boost as part of prize for Ireland win

CJ Stander in action against Wales

Johnny Sexton hopes Ireland can provide fitting send-off for retiring CJ Stander

Ireland’s Johnny Sexton. Pic by PA.

Sexton Issues Lions Warning

Former Ireland captain Paul O' Connell in action. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images).

Former skipper Paul O’Connell becomes Ireland’s forwards coach

Bulls celebrate during the Super Rugby Unlocked match between Vodacom Bulls and Phakisa Pumas at Loftus Versfeld on November 21, 2020 in Pretoria, South Africa. Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images.

PRO14 sides to tackle South Africa four in Rainbow Cup

Jonny Wilkinson of England in 2011. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images).

Flashback: Jonny Wilkinson calls time on England career on this day in 2011

File photo dated 02-11-2019 of Katie Taylor.

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Ireland's Rob Kearney with the Six Nations trophy in 2018.

Ireland stalwart Rob Kearney calls time on glittering career

New Zealand's Andy Haden (middle) is flanked by Maurice Colclough (left) and Steve Bainbridge (right) of the British Lions as he competes for a restart during the fourth test match between New Zealand and the British Lions at Eden Park on July 16, 1983 in Auckland. Pic by Getty.

FLASHBACK: All Blacks tame Lions as final tour test ends in record defeat

USA's Jack Nicklaus waves to the crowds on the eighteenth hole at St Andrews in 2005.

Flashback: Jack Nicklaus brings curtain down on glittering career at St Andrews ...

British and Irish Lions' George North tackles Australia's Isreal Folau in 2013 during the Second Test match at the Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. Pic by PA.

FLASHBACK: George North bid to stop Israel Folau