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Jul 6, 2013 at 11.05am UK
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![Lions Brian O'Driscoll stand dejected after defeat to Australia during the Second Test match on June 29, 2013 Lions Brian O'Driscoll stand dejected after defeat to Australia during the Second Test match on June 29, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Paul O'Connell "disappointed" by Brian O'Driscoll omission
British and Irish Lions lock Paul O'Connell says that he was disappointed to learn that Brian O'Driscoll would miss the final Test against Australia.
Jul 11, 16:30
![British and Irish Lions' Jamie Roberts runs with the ball during their rugby tour match against NSW and QLD combined country on June 11, 2013 British and Irish Lions' Jamie Roberts runs with the ball during their rugby tour match against NSW and QLD combined country on June 11, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jamie Roberts: 'British and Irish Lions success promising for Wales'
Wales international Jamie Roberts believes that the Lions' success against Australia will help the Six Nations champions at the 2015 World Cup.
Jul 10, 17:25
![British and Irish Lions' Mike Phillips scores a try against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013 British and Irish Lions' Mike Phillips scores a try against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mike Phillips considering international future
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips says that he is considering his international future following the British and Lions' win over Australia yesterday.
Jul 7, 16:22
![Australia rugby coach Robbie Deans on May 23, 2013 Australia rugby coach Robbie Deans on May 23, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Robbie Deans unsure of Australia future
Australia coach Robbie Deans admits that his future is unclear following the team's series defeat to the British and Irish Lions.
Jul 6, 17:19
![Jonny Sexton celebrates the second try against Australia on July 6, 2013 Jonny Sexton celebrates the second try against Australia on July 6, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jonathan Sexton: 'It's a dream come true'
Jonathan Sexton describes the British and Irish Lions' series win in Australia as a "dream come true".
Jul 6, 15:30
![Brian O'Driscoll celebrates beating Australia on July 6, 2013 Brian O'Driscoll celebrates beating Australia on July 6, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brian O'Driscoll delighted with series victory
Brian O'Driscoll expresses his delight after the British and Irish Lions clinch a series victory against Australia.
Jul 6, 13:56
![Warren Gatland walks from the pitch after series win over Australia on July 6, 2013 Warren Gatland walks from the pitch after series win over Australia on July 6, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Warren Gatland admits 'mixed emotions' following Lions triumph
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland reacts to his side's momentous victory over Australia.
Jul 6, 13:34
![The Lions celebrate series victory over Australia on July 6, 2013 The Lions celebrate series victory over Australia on July 6, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
British and Irish Lions series triumph: Twitter reaction
Sports Mole takes a look at the reaction on Twitter following the Lions' historic series win in Australia.
Jul 6, 13:25
![Australian James Horwill in action against the Barbarians on November 26, 2011 Australian James Horwill in action against the Barbarians on November 26, 2011](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
James Horwill: 'We let ourselves down in the scrum'
Australia captain James Horwill reacts to his team's defeat to the British and Irish Lions.
Jul 6, 13:22
![British and Irish Lions' Alun Wyn Jones during the British and Irish Lions Tour match on June 11, 2013 British and Irish Lions' Alun Wyn Jones during the British and Irish Lions Tour match on June 11, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Alun Wyn Jones overwhelmed by British and Irish Lions triumph
Alun Wyn Jones admits that the British and Irish Lions' series win in Australia is "indescribable".
Jul 6, 13:12
The Match
Match Report
The British and Irish Lions clinch a historic series win against Australia with a 41-16 victory in the third and final Test in Sydney.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from Sydney where the British and Irish Lions take on Australia.
Head to Head
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Jun 22, 2013 11.05am
Form Guide
Build-up
![Lions' Manu Tuilagi trains on June 3, 2013 Lions' Manu Tuilagi trains on June 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manu Tuilagi: 'I want to have impact from bench'
British and Irish Lions centre Manu Tuilagi admits that he was "over the moon" to be selected in the squad to face Australia in the final Test match.
Jul 6, 07:55
![Tommy Bowe scores a try for the Lions against Force on June 5, 2013 Tommy Bowe scores a try for the Lions against Force on June 5, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tommy Bowe: 'British and Irish Lions want to win for Brian O'Driscoll'
British and Irish Lions wing Tommy Bowe says that the team want to win the final Test of their tour of Australia for Brian O'Driscoll.
Jul 5, 23:00
![Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013 Lions' Brian O'Driscoll in action against NSW on June 11, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ian McGeechan: 'Lions will miss Brian O'Driscoll's leadership'
Sir Ian McGeechan believes that the British and Irish Lions will miss the leadership of Brian O'Driscoll against Australia on Saturday.
Jul 5, 11:55
![Australia rugby coach Robbie Deans on May 23, 2013 Australia rugby coach Robbie Deans on May 23, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Robbie Deans: 'We're confident'
Robbie Deans says that Australia are confident heading into tomorrow's deciding Test of the British and Irish Lions tour.
Jul 5, 05:04
![Graham Rowntree during a press conference at Carton House on May 21, 2013 Graham Rowntree during a press conference at Carton House on May 21, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Graham Rowntree: "There's one huge performance left in us"
Graham Rowntree says that the British and Irish Lions are looking forward to the series-decising clash with Australia in Sydney.
Jul 5, 04:50
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Jonathan Davies relishing Lions reunion with Jamie Roberts
Jonathan Davies says that he is looking forward to lining up alongside Jamie Roberts against Australia on Saturday.
Jul 4, 12:58
![Lions Brian O'Driscoll stand dejected after defeat to Australia during the Second Test match on June 29, 2013 Lions Brian O'Driscoll stand dejected after defeat to Australia during the Second Test match on June 29, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brian O'Driscoll "totally gutted" by British and Irish Lions snub
Brian O'Driscoll says that he is "totally gutted" after being left out of the British and Irish Lions squad to face Australia.
Jul 3, 07:06