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...
Rugby: British and Irish Lions embrace the fear in Queenstown
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe British and Irish Lions embraced the pressure to beat the All Blacks in Wellington to make this Saturday's test at Eden Park a series decider and today they have embraced the fear in Queenstown.Warren...
All Blacks: The most scrutiny Kieran Read has faced
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldNo Ben Smith, Dane Coles, Ryan Crotty. From a leadership perspective, the Kieran Read-led All Blacks face their biggest examination on Saturday.On a personal level alone, Read will be well up for this,...
Punters flogging Lions tickets outside stadiums are breaking the law
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldCrafty punters seeking to make a quick buck off the back of the Lions tour are scalping tickets outside the ground before games - and breaking the law in the process.The tour reaches a crescendo this weekend...
All Blacks focused on sharpening their attack
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWarren Gatland got it half right when he claimed the All Blacks have failed to stretch the Lions in this series. It may also be a comment he lives to regret. Why would you further poke the bear? Of all...
How the All Blacks will likely shape up
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldFixing their attacking game is the All Blacks' priority this week but when it comes to picking their midfield, the emphasis may be placed on defensive security.Whatever else happens at Eden Park, the All...
Quirky Lions tour and America's Cup memorabilia surface on Trade Me
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldQuirky bits of memorabilia have sprung up online as Lions tour and America's Cup fever grips the nation.The Lions series will go to a decider this weekend at Eden Park, and Auckland is also gearing up...
