Boks edge out spirited Lions: South Africa 26 British and Irish Lions 21

Two tries from Leicester’s Tom Croft and a rousing late rally weren’t enough to stop the British and Irish Lions slipping to their first defeat of the 2009 tour in Durban, as South Africa edged ahead in the three-match series.
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Hook keeps the Lions rolling on: Western Province 23 British and Irish Lions 26

An assured James Hook penalty three minutes from time maintained the Lions’ 100% tour record as the tourists marched on in Cape Town. Read more

Lions cling onto unbeaten start by the skin of their teeth

Ian McGeechan’s British and Irish Lions got out of jail in Bloemfontein, as they hung on to overcome the Free State Cheetahs 26-24 in the battle of the big cats. Read more

Brilliant Byrne Salvages Lacklustre Lions

A wonderfully improvised try from man-of-the-match Lee Byrne helped spark a British and Irish Lions revival, as the tourists battled their way to an unconvincing 37- 25 win against the Royal XV in Rustenberg. Read more