Recap on top three British and Irish Lions' series finales
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionAs British and Irish Lions take on New Zealand in the series deciding third Test in Auckland on Saturday, here are the top three finales involving them.
Aaron Smith backs Malakai Fekitoa's return to international rugby
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionAaron Smith has backed his New Zealand and Highlanders team-mate Malakai Fekitoa to come good in the final and deciding Test against British and Irish Lions in Auckland on Saturday.
Paul Stridgeon defends off days for Lions ahead of series decider
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionBritish and Irish Lions strengthening and conditioning coach Paul Stridgeon defended the move to hand the players a couple of days off ahead of the series decider against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.
Lions’ Irish players steeled for decider having felt force of wounded All Blacks
9 years ago by The GuardianProp Tadhg Furlong is among the Lions who faced the All Blacks for Ireland last year and knows the physical battle they must win to make history in AucklandIt is cold and clear in beautiful central Otago,...
British and Irish Lions' performances in series deciders previously
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionAs the British and Irish Lions gear up to face New Zealand in the third and final Test in Auckland on Saturday with series level at 1-1, we take a look at how they have performed in the series deciders...
Quirky Lions tour and America's Cup memorabilia surface on Trade Me
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldQuirky bits of memorabilia have sprung up online as Lions tour and America's Cup fever grips the nation.The Lions series will go to a decider this weekend at Eden Park, and Auckland is also gearing up...
Sean O'Brien cleared to play final Test against New Zealand
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionIreland international Sean O'Brien has been cleared to play the final and deciding game against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday after his citing complaint was dismissed.
Auckland prepares for convoy of Lions fans as crucial third test looms
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldLions fans buoyed by a second-test victory will be full of confidence as they make their way in a convoy from Wellington to Auckland for the dramatic final match of the tour.The Lions forced a decider...
HIGHLIGHTS: British & Irish Lions beat All Blacks to keep series alive
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe British and Irish Lions achieved a historic 24-21 win over the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. The Lions scored two tries to zero, as Conor Murray and Taulupe Faletau crossed, after New Zealand...
Lions’ Wellington win stirs memories of 1993 Auckland decider
9 years ago by The GuardianIt was 24 years ago that a Lions win in Wellington was followed by the ‘Black-lash’ at Eden Park, where New Zealand romped to a 30-13 victorySean Fitzpatrick recalls it as the worst week of his life...
