Memo to Home Nations: New Zealand can be toppled
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is a toss-up which hemisphere learned the most from this compelling series and, in truth, we won't know for sure until the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. ,
Five Lions who roared:
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnAs the dust settles on the Lions tour of New Zealand, it is worth reflecting on the key men who helped Warren Gatland's side to an admirable draw. ,
Woodward: Head and heart say Lions will down All Blacks
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: So the moment of truth is upon us as the attention of the rugby world lasers in on Eden Park. The Lions can make history — and here’s why I believe they will. ,
Lions must get serious on cutting out penalties, Woodward
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Conceding 13 penalties is unacceptable, with 10 of them resulting in shots at goal. And the majority of them against a team down to 14 men following Sonny Bill Williams' dismissal. ...
Warren Gatland gets it just right with Lions
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions made it difficult for themselves at times on Saturday but nobody should underestimate the size of their magnificent win. They managed the game superbly well. ,
Lions at their best in Wellington, now hard work starts
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Now the really hard work begins! The Lions have earned themselves a chance to make history, but it goes without saying that it is going take another level to clinch the series. ...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Playmaking duo can put the boot in
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The most eye-catching selection for the second Test in Wellington is Johnny Sexton at fly-half with Owen Farrell moving to 12 at the expense of Ben Te'o. ,
Why fly in help to sit on the bench? Lions have to use it
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I have mixed feelings after what was a hugely entertaining spectacle. I loved the Lions' positivity and their willingness to put their bodies on the line but it was frustrating. ...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Gatland has got it wrong over Murray
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Warren Gatland has had a really good tour but he’s got it wrong over this Conor Murray ‘row’. There is no case to answer and the Lions should move on quickly. ,
Sloppy Lions need to sharpen up against New Zealand
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Only your very best will ever beat the All Blacks, especially at Eden Park, and frustratingly we did not see the best of the Lions. They were second best by quite a distance. ...
