Predicted: Lions First Test Starting XV
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is set to announce his squad for the first Test against the All Blacks, tonight at 8pm BST. The Lions selectors met last night to confirm their matchday 23 for the series opener. The...
O’Mahony to lead the Lions against the Maori
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperPeter O’Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday. The Munster skipper, who will start at blindside, follows Sam Warburton,...
WATCH: #FANVAN - Day 15
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe #FanVan crew were back on the road last night, travelling 570 kilometres and bumping into Ken Owens' family along the way.
Lions 16-22 Blues: The game’s key talking points
9 years ago by Rugby WorldWarren Gatland's men fell to a late Ihaia West wonder-try and while the performance was improved, there is still much to work on ahead of the Crusaders testFrustration: Ken Owens looks ruefully at the...
Player ratings - Lions vs Blues
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack McGrath 6/10 The Lions scrum was solid today and similarly so was McGrath; he made 12 tackles throughout the game however he only had two carries in the 53 minutes that he played. Ken...
Lions slip to disappointing defeat to Blues after stunning Ihaia West try
9 years ago by The Guardian• Blues 22-16 British & Irish LionsThe British & Irish Lions have suffered the first defeat of their New Zealand tour after slipping to a disappointing 22-16 loss to the Blues in Auckland. A...
Blues v Lions: Top Three Battles
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Lions roar into Auckland to face Tana Umaga's Blues side, with eight current or former All Blacks in his side, we take a look at the exciting battles that will commence at Eden Park...
All-new Lions side in tough Blues fixture
9 years ago by The RoarAn all new Lions 23 will take the field on Wednesday, in the second match of the tour against the Blues (KO 8.30 am British Standard Time). Welsh hooker, Ken Owens, leads the side. Jack McGrath and Dan...
Eight Ireland Players Included For Lions' Clash With Blues
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsThe British & Irish Lions team to play the Blues in Auckland on Wednesday (kick-off 7.35pm local time/8.35am Irish time) has been announced with Wales hooker Ken Owens captaining the side.
Ken Owens: Wales hooker 'thankful' to be on British and Irish Lions tour
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsHooker Ken Owens praises the "incredible" efforts of the British and Irish Lions medical team in getting him fit for the New Zealand tour.
