2009 British & Irish Lions Tour

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:concert_tour
gptkbp:broadcasts televised globally
gptkbp:captain gptkb:Paul_O'_Connell
gptkbp:cultural_impact increased interest in rugby
gptkbp:famous_match first test
second test
third test
gptkbp:fan_engagement social media presence
gptkbp:fan_events high
gptkbp:first_flight 20 June 2009
27 June 2009
4 July 2009
gptkbp:first_test_result lost 26-21
gptkbp:head_coach gptkb:Ian_Mc_Geechan
gptkbp:historical_significance part of rugby history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2009 British & Irish Lions Tour
gptkbp:legacy influenced future tours
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:merchandising official merchandise sold
gptkbp:notable_case fan interactions
post-match celebrations
controversial refereeing
injuries to key players
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:Lee_Byrne
gptkb:Ronan_O'_Gara
gptkb:Gethin_Jenkins
gptkb:Jamie_Roberts
gptkb:Brian_O'_Driscoll
gptkbp:number_of_matches gptkb:3
gptkbp:number_of_players 37
gptkbp:opponent gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:preparation_matches played against local teams
gptkbp:result lost series 2-1
gptkbp:safety_measures implemented for fans and players
gptkbp:second_test_result lost 28-25
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Standard_Life
gptkbp:team gptkb:British_&_Irish_Lions
players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
gptkbp:third_test_result won 28-9
gptkbp:tour gptkb:2005_British_&_Irish_Lions_Tour
gptkb:2013_British_&_Irish_Lions_Tour
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:Gerald_Davies
6 weeks
discussed in rugby media
first test close score
second test comeback
third test victory
gptkbp:training_programs held in Wales and England
gptkbp:venue_for_first_test gptkb:Ellis_Park_Stadium
gptkbp:venue_for_second_test gptkb:Loftus_Versfeld_Stadium
gptkbp:venue_for_third_test gptkb:Ellis_Park_Stadium
gptkbp:year gptkb:2009
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mark_Cueto
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6