friendly | Rugby Union
Jun 1, 2013 at 12.30pm UK
59-8
Reaction
![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)
James Robson pleased with injury news
British and Irish Lions doctor James Robson says that the team "did exceptionally well" in tough conditions against the Barbarians on Saturday.
Jun 2, 14:39
![Mike Phillips in action for Wales on February 2, 2013 Mike Phillips in action for Wales on February 2, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mike Phillips: 'Playing for the Lions is a dream come true'
Welsh scrum-half Mike Phillips admits that he still has to pinch himself every time he plays for the British and Irish Lions.
Jun 1, 17:05
![British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on the pitch before the match against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013 British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on the pitch before the match against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Warren Gatland satisfied with Lions win
Lions coach Warren Gatland is happy with his side's 58-9 win over the Barbarians in the opening match of their summer tour this afternoon.
Jun 1, 16:27
![Mike Phillips in action for Wales on February 2, 2013 Mike Phillips in action for Wales on February 2, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mike Phillips plays down man-of-the-match performance
Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips plays down his performance during his side's 59-8 win over the Barbarians this afternoon, despite scoring two tries and being named man of the match.
Jun 1, 16:11
![British and Irish Lions' Paul O'Connell in action against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013 British and Irish Lions' Paul O'Connell in action against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Paul O'Connell happy with set piece dominance
Stand-in Lions skipper Paul O'Connell is happy with how his side dominated set pieces during their 59-8 win over the Barbarians this afternoon.
Jun 1, 15:57
The Match
Match Report
The British and Irish Lions start their summer tour with a 59-8 win over the Barbarians.
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Build-up
![Gloucester Rugby captain Jim Hamilton on December 2, 2012 Gloucester Rugby captain Jim Hamilton on December 2, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jim Hamilton: 'Barbarian call-up on par with British and Irish Lions'
Scottish lock Jim Hamilton says that representing the Barbarians is on a par with selection to the British and Irish Lions.
May 31, 22:46
![Adam Jones Adam Jones](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Adam Jones "chuffed" with British and Irish Lions start
Adam Jones says that he is "chuffed" to be starting for the British and Irish Lions against the Barbarians on Saturday, and is keen to make an early impression.
May 31, 07:59
![Glasgow Warriors' Stuart Hogg in action on May 11, 2013 Glasgow Warriors' Stuart Hogg in action on May 11, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stuart Hogg: 'I've got nothing to lose'
Stuart Hogg says that he can play without fear against the Barbarians due to being selected ahead of favourites Leigh Halfpenny and Rob Kearney.
May 31, 06:28
![Lions coach Warren Gatland at a press conference on May 13, 2013 Lions coach Warren Gatland at a press conference on May 13, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nine Welshmen named to face Barbarians
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland names nine Wales internationals to face Barbarians in his side's opening tour match on Saturday.
May 30, 06:32
![Sam Warburton Sam Warburton](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sam Warburton ruled out through injury
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton is ruled out of the side's opening tour match with a knee injury
May 30, 06:04
![Sam Warburton Sam Warburton](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton 'doubtful for Barbarians encounter'
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton could reportedly sit out of his side's clash against the Barbarians this Saturday after missing training.
May 29, 10:03