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British Lions — Two rugby teams may be known as the British Lions, though it is not the current correct title for either:* The British and Irish Lions are a touring side playing rugby union. * The Great Britain side, nicknamed The Lions are a full test playing… … Wikipedia
The Carved Lions — Infobox Book | name = The Carved Lions title orig = translator = image caption = 1964 Edition, J.M. Dent Sons, Ltd., London author = Mary Louisa Molesworth illustrator = cover artist = country = United Kingdom language = English series = subject … Wikipedia
1980 British Lions tour to South Africa — In 1980 the British Lions rugby union team toured South Africa. The tour was not a success in terms of international results, the Lions losing the first three tests before salvaging some pride with a win in the fourth. The team did however win… … Wikipedia
1971 British Lions tour to New Zealand — In 1971 the British Lions toured New Zealand, also playing two matches in Australia. Despite losing the first match to Queensland the tour was a great success, the Lions winning the test series against the All Blacks. They are still the only… … Wikipedia
1974 British Lions tour to South Africa — In 1974 the British Lions toured South Africa. The tour was a great success, the Lions winning 21 of their 22 matches and drawing the other. After winning the first three test matches, the Lions drew the final test to preserve their unbeaten… … Wikipedia
1993 British Lions tour to New Zealand — In 1993 The British Lions toured New Zealand. The Lions lost the first test match, but won the second to level the series, with the All Blacks taking the deciding third test. The tour was managed by Geoff Cooke, coached by Ian McGeechan and Dick… … Wikipedia
1989 British Lions tour to Australia — In 1989 the British Lions toured Australia for the first time since 1971. Despite losing the first test, the Lions won the remaining two to take the series 2 1. The side was captained by Finlay Calder. quadBacks* Rob Andrew (Wasps and England) *… … Wikipedia
1997 British Lions tour to South Africa — The 1997 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa was the first after the end of apartheid in that country, and the first professional tour. South Africa were world champions, having won the World Cup, but were in decline at the time.… … Wikipedia
2001 British Lions tour to Australia — In 2001 the British and Irish Lions rugby union side toured Australia. The team was captained by Martin Johnson, who became the first and so far only man to lead the British and Irish Lions on two tours, they were coached by New Zealander Graham… … Wikipedia
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Order of the British Empire — For other uses, see disambiguations CBE, DBE, GBE, KBE, MBE, or OBE Order of the British Empire Grand Cross s star of the Order of the … Wikipedia
