Lions confident they can keep up with All Blacks tempo
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBy Gavin MairsOf all the yardsticks that reflect the frightening pace at which the game is played in New Zealand, the work-rate of the Lions scrum-halves is probably the most insightful.The All Blacks...
Rugby: Warren Gatland's massive gamble on the Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThere's no denying that Warren Gatland has taken a massive gamble by calling up six players to join the Lions for the final few weeks of the tour.He's risking the morale of the original squad, the value...
The Roar: Lions tour gets into gear
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWe now have a tour on our hands after a commanding performance by the Lions against the Maori All Blacks.Catch our video analysis in today's episode of The Roar.
UK media: 'This was an emphatic win'
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldCautious optimism has replaced quivering fear of the All Blacks as the British media reacted to the Lions' emphatic win over New Zealand Maori.After delivering headlines to their audiences such as "Be...
Lions Tour 2017: Midfield minefield - Three into two difficult equation
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe identities of the All Blacks midfielders to play the Lions are now clear, but the question is in which order they will be trotted out.The Sonny Bill Williams and Anton Lienert-Brown combination, after...
Jack Tame: Forget the von Trapps and Jacksons, the Barrett brood is superior
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBeauden Barrett is a chiropractor's dream.He's obviously a marketer's dream. He's clearly a dream five eighth for any All Blacks or Hurricanes fan. But the thing I enjoy most about his eviscerating line...
Rugby World Cup: Class of '87 made history
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldTuesday marks exactly 30 years since the All Blacks won the first Rugby World Cup, but for many of the heroes of that historic campaign thrashing France in the Eden Park final feels like only yesterday,...
Herald on Sunday editorial: Barrett brothers light up rugby
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt was remarkable on Friday night to see three brothers in the same All Black team for the first time. We have seen previous families produce a multiple All Blacks, the Clarkes, Meads, Goings, Whettons,...
Is nature or nurture behind the Barrett brothers' rugby success?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldFirst there was one, then there were two, now there are three Barrett brothers in the All Blacks squad. Jane Phare looks at whether nature, nurture or a combination of both is behind their success. There's...
Rugby: All Blacks-Lions set for clash in styles
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe scene setting has been elongated, laboured at times, but a week out from the first test between the Lions and All Blacks there is no confusion about what lies in store.It will be a series of contrasts...
