'I haven't enjoyed the last 72 hours and I'm not taking a lot of pleasure in feeling vindicated,' says Lions coach after triumph in deciding Test by record score secures first series win in 16 years
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British and Irish Lions 2013: Victorious coach Warren Gatland unable to enjoy win after 'vitriolic' criticism
Saturday 06 July 2013
New Zealander admits that it's hard to enjoy win following reaction to his selection for deciding Test
British and Irish Lions 2013: Australia coach Robbie Deans pleased Lions have lost Brian O'Driscoll's experience
Friday 05 July 2013
Australia were planning O'Driscoll strategy but have also made big call in dropping Hooper
British and Irish Lions 2013: Will Carling says decision to drop Brian O'Driscoll has 'no logic'
Thursday 04 July 2013
The Irish centre will play no part in the final Test
British and Irish Lions 2013: 'James Horwill will get my congratulations for winning his appeal,' says Alun Wyn Jones
Thursday 04 July 2013
New Lions skipper admits cut he got from Aussie rival has not been forgotten
British and Irish Lions 2013: Analysis - the controversial end for Brian O'Driscoll will be the making or breaking of coach Warren Gatland
Wednesday 03 July 2013
The Irishman had been tipped to captain the side but instead will play no part
British and Irish Lions 2013: Brian O'Driscoll admits he is 'gutted' after being dropped for decisive Lions Test against Australia
Wednesday 03 July 2013
Ireland centre had never previously been dropped in a 14-year test career
British and Irish Lions Tour 2013: Australia captain James Horwill relieved at chance to play in third Test
Tuesday 02 July 2013
Australia captain James Horwill watched the Tour de France during a sleepless night spent agonising over whether he would be permitted to lead the Wallabies in Saturday's series decider against the British and Irish Lions.
British and Irish Lions Tour 2013: Jamie Roberts, Mike Phillips and Alex Corbisiero making good progress in bid to be fir for third Test against Australia
Tuesday 02 July 2013
The British and Irish Lions are hopeful that Jamie Roberts, Mike Phillips and Alex Corbisiero will be passed fit for Saturday's series decider against Australia at ANZ Stadium.
British and Irish Lions 2013: Sam Warburton facing long lay-off after grim scan results
Monday 01 July 2013
Hamstring injury may rule skipper out ‘for months’ and has forced Gatland into a rethink
Lions Tour 2013: coach Rob Howley challenges his 'test match animals' to make rugby history by clinching 2-0 series triumph
Friday 28 June 2013
But he warns 'If you dare to dream it turns into a nightmare'
British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland relieved with victory after Kurtley Beale slip sees Lions home
Saturday 22 June 2013
Coach Warren Gatland admitted he was relieved not have succumbed to another last-minute defeat to Australia as Lions take first Test win
Lions 2013: Scrum king Alex Corbisiero named in Warren Gatland's side for First Test against Australia on Saturday
Thursday 20 June 2013
Mako Vunipola had been expected to start but will be used as an impact substitute instead
British and Irish Lions 2013: George North passes fitness test to provide huge boost ahead of first clash against Australia
Wednesday 19 June 2013
The news a welcome boost following this week's defeat
The Lions: Manu Tuilagi and George North knocks give Warren Gatland a headache
Thursday 13 June 2013
Centre and wing are doubts for Test opener so Zebo to make debut against Waratahs
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