
England Saxons coach Stuart Lancaster has admitted he had some "tough decisions" before naming his side for the Churchill Cup final.

Ireland A booked a Churchill Cup final showdown against England Saxons after a comfortable 40-5 victory over Georgia in Denver.

Wales captain Ryan Jones has been called up to replace injured flanker Stephen Ferris in the Lions squad.

Brian Carney will make a shock return to rugby league after agreeing a deal with Warrington for the rest of the 2009 season.

Ireland opened up their two-Test tour to North America with a scrappy 27-10 victory over the USA Eagles.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has kept faith with the same matchday squad as his side prepare to face the USA on Sunday.

Pictures from the British and Irish Lions victory in the third and final Test in Johannesburg.
The British and Irish Lions take time out to go on safari ahead of the third test against South Africa.
Pictures from an enthralling second Test between the British and Irish Lions and South Africa.
It's win or bust for the Lions but before they head to Pretoria, there was some last-minute training.
Pictures from the British and Irish Lions victory in the third and final Test in Johannesburg.
| Result |
|---|
| Ireland |
| Sunday 31st May |
| International Match |
| International Match |
| USA 10 - 27 Ireland |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | England | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | France | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | Wales | 5 | 6 |
| 5 | Scotland | 5 | 2 |
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