Rugby: Fists flew at first sign of trouble for Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldOn the Lions tour of South Africa in 1974, a controversial trip already due to the country's apartheid policy, Willie John McBride's team decided to take matters into their own hands.The South Africans...
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...
Chris Rattue: Stick sick Beauden Barrett in cotton wool, and other All Blacks stars should join him
9 years ago by New Zealand Herald"Fingers crossed" one headline reckoned, over the health of All Blacks ace Beauden Barrett.Why bother with the finger-crossing hocus pocus? There is something practical which can preserve Barrett for the...
Lions Tour 2017: Anton Lienert-Brown promotes All Blacks jersey, now he has to earn it
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt was something of an awkward moment for Anton Lienert-Brown, standing in the new All Blacks jersey not entirely sure if he will be asked to wear it for real in the next month.He'd obviously love for...
Lions Tour 2017: New jersey and new excitement for All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThey've got the new black jersey which embraces the latest technology and which includes a crest which they say is an appropriate nod to the past, now the All Blacks and the rest of New Zealand await the...
All Blacks reveal new $150 jersey for British and Irish Lions series
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks have revealed a new jersey they will be wear for the upcoming test series against the British and Irish Lions.The world's number one side will play the first test against the Lions on June...
All Blacks sign with Swiss watch maker
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBeauden Barrett will star in an advertising campaign alongside David Beckham after a new sponsorship deal between the All Blacks and luxury Swiss watch maker Tudor.Under the deal, the All Blacks will become...
Bytown Blues Update May 30th 2017
9 years ago by Bytown Blues RugbyTraining this week: U6-U10: Wednesday 1800 -1900 Canterbury U12: Monday & Wednesday 1830-2000 Canterbury U14: Monday & Wednesday 1830-2000 Canterbury Senior Men: Tuesday & Thursday 1820-2030 Canterbury...
Rugby: When Lions tours go bad
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldPatrick McKendry recalls three Lions controversies in New Zealand. 1. That spear tackle In the opening minutes of the first test in 2005, Lions midfielder Brian O'Driscoll was dumped on his shoulder by...
Rugby: Brace yourself for the Lions invasion
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA Lions tour is a rugby event like no other. New Zealand should be braced for six weeks of drama, controversy, tension and also warmth and celebration as 20,000 fans invade the country with their unique...
