Justin Marshall: All Blacks selectors loyal when pressure on
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhat a dramatic test that was, and I say dramatic because, thanks to the weather conditions, some of the rugby wasn't vintage but it sure had its moments of drama and physicality and it was a genuine contest.The...
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...
Rugby: Four-match ban for Sonny Bill Williams as Lions take high road
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldFrom the disappointment of last week to the high of a victory over the All Blacks on their home turf, Sonny Bill Williams' four-match suspension, and the prospect of a few days of R and R in Queenstown,...
Rugby: World Rugby gets the game it craves as Lions set up epic All Blacks decider
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWorld Rugby has what it craves. It has the winner takes all, monumental series decider between the world's number one side and a credible, authentic, genuine challenger that represents four key pillars...
Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams cops four week suspension
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has been suspended for four weeks after pleading guilty to unnecessary contact to the head at a judicial hearing this afternoon.Williams became the first All Black...
Lack of sign language national anthem before All Blacks-Lions 'insulting'
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe boss of Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand is disappointed videos showing the national anthem being performed in NZ Sign Language aren't being broadcast before All Blacks games.Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand chief...
Clive Woodward: Lions used brains, brawn to beat All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions made it difficult for themselves at times on Saturday, but nobody should underestimate the size of their magnificent win - and the key to everything was remembering rugby is an 80-minute game.I...
Liam Napier: Lions discipline not a good look
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions ought to be careful. They can't have it both ways.Last week Warren Gatland made a real song and dance about the All Blacks targeting Conor Murray; specifically the claim that players - Jerome...
All Blacks call in cavalry in wake of Sonny Bill Williams red
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSonny Bill Williams' impending suspension means the All Blacks will bring in a midfielder for the series decider against the Lions at Eden Park, with Malakai Fekitoa the favourite to join the squad.Fekitoa...
Chris Rattue: Blame SBW...but deserved Lions victory sets up the decider we should crave
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions won a glorious mess, and Sonny Bill Williams created one.Years of code hopping, boxing, boxing clever by SBW has produced one of the most remarkable careers in New Zealand sport.But it also produced...
