Anger management: Why the All Blacks aren't happy
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt's becoming obvious that the All Blacks aren't happy about a number of things that happened in the second test against the British & Irish Lions.They have a sense of grievance and frustration that has...
Tickets still available for final All Blacks-Lions test at Eden Park
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldTickets are still available just days out from this weekend's All Blacks-Lions test at Eden Park.The crucial third test will decide the series between the sides and bring an end to the month-long tour.Keen...
All Blacks: How the Lions are able to control the pace of the game
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAny wonder the Lions have concerns about their ill-discipline. Ten penalties within kicking range in Wellington could easily be interpreted as cynical infringing. And with Romain Poite, the French referee...
All Blacks: Beauden Barrett is not a poor goal kicker
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions would love to believe that the All Blacks have a problem with their goalkicking. They would love to think that Beauden Barrett is coming to Eden Park a bag of nerves, plagued by demons and ready...
Lions prop fully aware of facing a hurting All Blacks side
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldTadhg Furlong is perfectly placed to assess the kind of response the All Blacks will inevitably bring to Eden Park's third deciding Lions test on Saturday.With his strong carries and solid scrummaging,...
Lions legend Brian Moore believes All Blacks need experience over youth
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt is no secret that All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen and his assistants are in the midst of a selection dilemma in the midfield department heading into the third and final test of the British and Irish...
Mako Vunipola - Lions villain or a risk worth taking?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldOne of Warren Gatland's biggest decisions this week before what must rank as the most important test of his career is what to do about Mako Vunipola.The 26-year-old, a son of Tonga international Fe'ao,...
Roger Moroney: It's fun, and easy, to play spot the Lion as rugby fans tour
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldI like playing games so last Tuesday and Wednesday was the perfect opportunity to spot the English visitor . . . or the Welsh, or the Scottish or the Irish.For this mid-week spell for some of them, rather...
Ref alert - Clive Woodward says Frenchman will help whistle up Lions series win over All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThird test referee Romain Poite gives the Lions a "big advantage" in the Eden Park series decider according to Clive Woodward.Writing for the Daily Mail , Woodward said the Lions must reduce their penalty...
Lions fan slumbers blissfully despite Napier needling
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIrishman Lucas Mac Eachrain found himself in bed with the opposition on Sunday night thanks to "needling" Napier hosts.The travelling British and Irish Lions fan found his Napier host's bedroom decor was...
