Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams' red card a terminal blow
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSonny Bill Williams has long been a divisive figure. He's a player who has taken much of traditional New Zealand outside of its comfort zone, asked people to accept his differences.It has been a long slow...
The All Blacks' first home defeat in 2849 days
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe British and Irish Lions handed the All Blacks a 24-21 defeat on Saturday night to square the three match series.It was the first time the All Blacks have lost at home in 2849 days - going back to their...
Player ratings: All Blacks v British and Irish Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSee who shone and who struggled in the second test between the All Blacks and Lions. All Blacks 15. Israel Dagg - 6 Stifled impact in weather. Excellent covering when Watson got space in 60th min, but...
Liam Napier: Lions roar to set up fitting finale
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBy Liam Napier in WellingtonYou could not have scripted this one. The Lions needed every second of a drama-filled test in Wellington, but this test series has the decider it so deserves. The 12 year wait...
All Blacks v Lions: Sonny Bill Williams sees red! Sent off in second test
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSonny Bill Williams has become the first All Black to be sent off since 1967.Williams was shown a red card midway through the first half of the second test against the Lions after being adjudged to have...
Lions Watch: Second test v Lions, how do I follow it, and what is the latest team news?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhat's happening? It's the second test of three-match series between the British and Irish Lions and the All Blacks. New Zealand lead 1-0 after last Saturday's win at Eden Park. What time is kick-off?...
Rugby fans brave blustery weather to enjoy pre-game atmosphere
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWaves of red are spreading through Wellington today as fans gather for the Lions vs All Blacks game tonight.Many are pushing through the blustery wind and showers to explore the city, some wrapped up in...
Wet weather wallops NZ - rain, rain and more rain everywhere
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAs weekends go, this one's going to be a bit of a write-off.It's going to be wet pretty much everywhere today - including in the capital, where the British and Irish Lions take on the All Blacks at the...
Kris Shannon: Why Sonny Bill Williams is our greatest sports star
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAny objective sports journalist will say they cheer not for players and teams but for the story.And that's certainly true for this correspondent, who in the past week has rooted for the Lions to beat the...
Big cats back All Blacks for tonight's test
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldFeelings of feline favouritism may have blinded our lion soothsayers in the first Test last weekend. The Herald 's pride of match-predicting lions, in the wake of Paul the psychic octopus who guessed...
