Owens leads Lions v Blues
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyKen Owens captains a British and Irish Lions side containing 11 debutants for Wednesday's clash with the Blues in Auckland, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 8am.
Lions 2017: Which heroes will emerge from match against the Blues?
9 years ago by Rugby WorldKyle Sinckler has impressed on and off the field so far. But with their squad selection against the Auckland Blues, there are some British & Irish Lions players capable of winning over the local fansCrowd...
Lions name the team to take on the Blues
9 years ago by Rugby WorldWe run the rule over the squad picked for the second game of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour, against the Blues in AucklandKey figure: Ken Owens will captain the Lions against the Blues. Photo: Getty...
Blues name a strong side to face the British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have the honour of becoming the first New Zealand Super Rugby team to play the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Wednesday. The Blues will have eight current or former All Blacks in their...
Rugby: Brand All Blacks finally cashes in
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIn the week that the British and Irish Lions arrived in New Zealand, brand All Blacks has given an impressive display of its new-found financial muscularity.As the Lions touched down in Auckland, news...
It’s not arrogance but New Zealanders are expecting a 10-0 sweep of the Lions | Nick Evans
9 years ago by The GuardianAll Blacks supporters believe a 10-0 tour whitewash of the Lions is on, starting with Saturday’s game against the Provincial BarbariansThe Lions may have received a warm welcome at Auckland airport this...
Codie Taylor on standby as uncertainty around All Blacks hooker Dane Coles continues
9 years ago by stuff.co.nzPlonking Codie Taylor's name into a conversation is inevitable when discussing the health status of Dane Coles. Here's the latest oil on the Coles situation. The All Blacks hooker, removed from Super...
Best, Henderson And Sexton To Start For Lions In Tour Opener
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsThe British & Irish Lions team to play their opening 2017 tour match against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians in Whangarei on Saturday (kick-off 7.35pm local time/8.35am Irish time) was announced...
Rugby: Warren Gatland chasing hearts and minds
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWarren Gatland has arrived in Auckland, happy to be "home" and stressing the need to win hearts and minds - not only among New Zealand rugby supporters but within his British and Irish Lions squad as well.The...
British & Irish Lions greeted by haka on arrival in New Zealand
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe British and Irish Lions are greeted at Auckland airport by a traditional Maori welcoming ceremony, before responding with the Welsh hymn Calon Lan
