Justin Marshall: Second test will go up another notch
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhat an occasion and what a perfect start for the All Blacks.For me, 2011 was a real eye opener in terms of the influx of supporters and excitement of the World Cup here, but I really got the feeling that...
Wounded Lions seek to reclaim pride in crucial week for Warren Gatland
9 years ago by The Guardian• Gatland: ‘There are potentially a couple of changes we need to make’• Match against Hurricanes to determine final selection for second TestIt does not take a genius to work out the British &...
Hurricanes v British & Irish Lions Preview/Prediction
9 years ago by Driving MaulAfter the loss of the first test the Lions face their final Super Rugby opponents in the Hurricanes. With wins … More
Rugby: Warren Gatland concerned at All Blacks targeting of halfback Conor Murray
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWarren Gatland will talk to the match officials before Saturday's second test about the apparent actions of several All Blacks' defenders in targeting halfback Conor Murray's legs after he cleared the...
Gregor Paul: The All Blacks will improve - can the Lions?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThere was always going to be one undeniable truth to emerge from the first test - the All Blacks have the ability to raise their performance in Wellington.That much was never in doubt. As good as the tight...
Dylan Cleaver: Eden Park has become a result rather than a venue
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhether at the park or a nearby pub the prevailing mood was the same: the All Blacks will win this series, no matter what absolutely positively happens in Wellington this week.The reason was not that Beauden...
Rugby: All Blacks fullback Ben Smith doubtful for remainder of Lions series
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt would seem unlikely that Ben Smith is going to play for the All Blacks in Wellington. It wouldn't be a surprise if he didn't line up in the third either as concern is growing within the All Blacks as...
Chris Rattue: All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick turned Lions into pussycats
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldOkay. Time to come up with a rugby World XV. First name picked - Brodie Retallick for me.The man is the business. He proved it again against the Lions, the leading figure in a pack - and particularly a...
Steve Hansen: This is just the start for All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe morning after the night before and the All Blacks' dominant performance in going one-up in the test series against the Lions had coach Steve Hansen reasonably satisfied but already searching for improvements...
Final Lions Midweek Team Announced With Best As Captain
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsUlster and Ireland's Rory Best will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday (kick-off 7.35pm local time/8.35am Irish time).
