Tuesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have confirmed the return of front rower Kieran Longbottom to the club. Full story Jake McIntyre will leave the Reds at the end of the season & join French Top 14 club Agen for...
Matt Faddes re-signs with Otago
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago have confirmed that Matt Faddes will be in the south until the end of the 2019 season. The Otago Rugby announced Faddes has signed through until the 2019 season. That backs up the outside...
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...
All Black-out: Warren Gatland muzzles his Lions so they don't provoke the angry bear
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldLions coach Warren Gatland has warned his players against provoking the All Blacks with ill-chosen words before the deciding third test at Eden Park on Saturday.In an interview with the British media,...
