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Last Updated: Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 14:38 GMT

All Blacks captain Tana Umaga scored twice against the Lions Captain Umaga lauds losing Lions
All Blacks captain Tana Umaga pays tribute to the Lions and their fans.

Sir Clive Woodward reflects on the 3-0 series defeat Woodward claims tour a 'success'
Lions head coach Sir Clive Woodward says the tour to New Zealand was a success despite the series whitewash.

Defeated Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward Defeated Lions arrive back home
The Lions receive a muted reception as they return home from New Zealand.


Lenihan calls for Lions rethink
The concept of the Lions must change if they are to survive, says former manager Donal Lenihan.

Henson in dark on 'secret' photo
Lions centre Gavin Henson confirms claims he was an unwitting participant in a staged photograph on tour.

Probyn blames Woodward for loss
Jeff Probyn says the Lions' heavy defeat by New Zealand is the fault of coach Sir Clive Woodward.

Bulloch questions tour's timing
Scotland's Gordon Bulloch believes the rugby calendar must change to avoid a repeat of the Lions' whitewash by the All Blacks.

McGeechan set to end Lions career
Former Lions head coach Ian McGeechan says he is unlikely to be involved in future tours with the team.

Flak flies but Woodward defiant
Sir Clive Woodward says the Lions should select an even bigger squad for future tours.

Lions lessons 'will help England'
England boss Andy Robinson says the knowledge he has picked up with the Lions will benefit England.


LIONS IN NZ HIGHLIGHTS AND FEATURES

Josh Lewsey's column
"Sir Clive Woodward doesn't deserve all the stick he's getting"

Martin Bayfield column
"There's more to the Lions than winning Test matches"

Legend or loser?
He got it wrong with the Lions but how will history judge coach Sir Clive Woodward?

Zinzan Brooke column
"The All Blacks played well but haven't really been tested yet"

Media mauling
How British & NZ papers reflected on the Lions' series defeat

Shining light
Wales number eight Ryan Jones is one of the Lions players to emerge with credit

Lions tour timeline
All the key dates and incidents from the 2005 Lions tour

End of tour report
How did the Lions rate on their tour of New Zealand?


FIRST TEST, CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand 21-3 Lions
Lions lose captain Brian O'Driscoll to injury as well as the first Test in Christchurch.


SECOND TEST, WELLINGTON

New Zealand 48-18 Lions
Dan Carter scores a record 33 points as New Zealand wrap up the series against the Lions with a stunning victory.


THIRD TEST, AUCKLAND

New Zealand 38-19 Lions
New Zealand complete a 3-0 series win over the Lions with a 38-19 win in Auckland.


TRI-NATIONS EXTRAS

Fixture list for Lions tour to NZ
Dates and venues for the Lions 11 matches, including three Tests, in New Zealand.


LIONS HISTORY

Early history of the Lions
The British Isles' rugby stars take their game to all corners of the Empire.


SQUADS IN DETAIL

All Blacks profiles - Forwards
Profiles of New Zealand's forwards for the Lions tour.

Lions profiles - Front row
Profiles of the British and Irish Lions front row.


TOUR REACTION

Blame players as well - O'Connell
Paul O'Connell says responsibility for the Lions failure in New Zealand must not be completely pinned on the coaches.

Hansen sure of Lions' resilience
All Blacks assistant Steve Hansen says Lions tours will continue to excite despite the 2005 failure.

Happy Henry returns fire
All Blacks coach Graham Henry enjoys his series victory over Lions counterpart Sir Clive Woodward.

Silence observed at Lions Test
A minute's silence was held before the third Test between the Lions and New Zealand.

Wilkinson 'will overcome injury'
Lions doctor James Robson has insisted Jonny Wilkinson's latest injury problems are not serious.

Brooke pays tribute to Marshall
All Blacks legend Zinzan Brooke says scrum-half Justin Marshall will be sorely missed by New Zealand.

McGeechan's midweek pride
Lions coach Ian McGeechan hails his midweek side after they hold off Auckland to retain their unbeaten record.

Lewsey rejects dominance
Josh Lewsey dismisses claims that the southern hemisphere has stolen a march on the rest of the rugby world.

Woodward reveals tour frustration
Sir Clive Woodward admits struggling with the concept of a Lions tour after his side's Test series defeat.

Henry attacks Campbell role
Graham Henry criticises the role Lions media consultant Alistair Campbell has played since Saturday's first Test.

Umaga yet to apologise for tackle
Lions coach Eddie O'Sullivan says All Blacks skipper Tana Umaga failed to say sorry over Brian O'Driscoll's injury.

Woodward defends Wilkinson
Sir Clive Woodward says he has no doubts Jonny Wilkinson is the right man to play at fly-half for the Lions.

O'Driscoll fumes at 'cheap shot'
Lions skipper Brian O'Driscoll expresses his anger at the tackle which ended his tour.



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