Rugby: Lions test win ends in insults and tunnel scuffle between players
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA post-match scuffle last night marred the thrilling second test between the All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.The Lions managed to force a decider in the series...
Rugby: Warren Gatland's moment to savour against All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAfter an agonising wait, Warren Gatland finally has his moment to savour against the All Blacks.Thirteen attempts Gatland needed - 10 with Wales, one with Ireland and two with the British and Irish Lions....
Richard Loe: Mako Vunipola deserved to see red
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions deserve congratulations for levelling the series against the All Blacks and, as countless northern hemisphere chums quickly pointed out to me by text, "you need to score tries to win test matches".My...
Rugby: Foul play back on the agenda after cards and niggle
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA red card for Sonny Bill Williams and a yellow card for Mako Vunipola. The issue of foul play will be firmly back on the agenda over the next week which is likely the most intense build-up to a test here...
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?...
