LIONS WATCH: Kyle Sinckler impresses despite disappointing tour opener
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Lions made a stuttering start to their tour of New Zealand with a 13-7 victory against a Provincial Barbarians side largely made up from players competing for Super Rugby contracts. Bryn Gatland,...
Player Ratings: Lions vs NZ Provincial Barbarians
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Joe Marler 5/10 The scrum today was solid but Marler failed to dominate the opposition when it came to the set piece. 2. Rory Best 6/10 Best had some solid line out throws in a...
It’s not arrogance but New Zealanders are expecting a 10-0 sweep of the Lions | Nick Evans
9 years ago by The GuardianAll Blacks supporters believe a 10-0 tour whitewash of the Lions is on, starting with Saturday’s game against the Provincial BarbariansThe Lions may have received a warm welcome at Auckland airport this...
Lions new boy Sinckler 'in heaven'
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyLions superfan Kyle Sinckler says he is in "rugby heaven" as he prepares to make his debut this weekend.
Warren Gatland out to make Lions players household names in New Zealand
9 years ago by The GuardianMajority of Kiwis have no idea who touring players are, survey saysTen-game tour begins against NZ Provincial Barbarians XV on Saturday Warren Gatland has challenged his squad to earn the respect of New...
England confirm squad for Argentina tour
9 years ago by England RugbyEddie Jones has confirmed his squad ahead of England’s two-Test series against Argentina next month. Denny Solomona (Sale Sharks) will be assessed today (Monday) after suffering a...
Shane Williams: We need Bomb back coaching OUR props
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperI’ve always had a lot of time for Adam Jones, but he didn’t strike me as a potential coach, not initially at least. That said, it didn’t surprise me this week to hear Kyle Sinckler speak so highly...
Success for unprepared Lions would be despite, not thanks to, administrators | The Breakdown
9 years ago by The GuardianWith club commitments hindering training and preparation, questions must be asked of those responsible for a schedule not fit for the professional eraThere was barely a pack of Lions at Wales’s training...
Kyle Sinckler: Adam Jones? Un grande allenatore, un mentore
9 years ago by onrugby.itDal giovane pilone dei Quins parole di stima per il compagno di squadra "senatore" L'articolo Kyle Sinckler: Adam Jones? Un grande allenatore, un mentore sembra essere il primo su On Rugby.
Premiership Rugby Awards
9 years ago by Premiership RugbyJimmy Gopperth completed an incredible hat-trick of rugby awards as he was named the Premiership Rugby Player of the Season. The Wasps star had already won his club’s Player of the Season title...
