3 players that could have forced their way into the Lions 23
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions this morning put one of the performances of the tour in as they defeated the Chiefs 34-6 in Hamilton. We take a look at 3 players who may have given themselves a shout in being...
Graham Henry to Lions coach Warren Gatland - drop captain Sam Warburton, Farrell over Te'o
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSir Graham Henry says the Lions should axe tour captain Sam Warburton from the Lions test starting XV.And the former All Blacks, Lions and Wales coach has dropped a few bombshells in the team he thinks...
All Blacks get behind Uber promo to give free rides to anyone called Sam
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe many Sams of New Zealand can thank their common names for some free transport next month.All Blacks Sam Whitelock and Sam Cane are getting behind a promotion by Uber, in which any person whose name...
Blueprint: All Blacks vs the Lions
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Lions came into New Zealand without a roar and more like a cat sound. Slowly their power emerged after the Crusaders game, but then it dimmed again after the Highlanders. It then came back against...
Lions Tour 2017: Andy Farrell relishing upcoming All Blacks attacking challenge
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldEven when the Lions have been bad, their defence has still been good. It has been particularly good on the last two Saturdays when they have fielded what will be close to their test team.They have got...
Patrick McKendry: Warren Gatland losing the off-field battle against Steve Hansen
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIn telling the travelling media pack about his concerns regarding the so-called off-the-ball blocking apparently employed by New Zealand's rugby teams, Warren Gatland appears to have finally realised he...
Cheeky All Blacks fan pokes fun at Lions rugby team by selling "a Lions try" online
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA cheeky All Blacks fan has poked fun at the Lions rugby team by selling "a Lions try" online, prompting a backlash of both banter and abuse. The "rare phenomenon as scarce as a good French referee" was...
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...
British and Irish Lions bounce back against Maori All Blacks
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe British and Irish Lions bounced back from defeat to the Highlanders by putting in a strong performance for a 32-10 win over the Maori All Blacks a week out from the first Test. A penalty try and Maro...
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...
