Warren Gatland gets it just right with Lions
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions made it difficult for themselves at times on Saturday but nobody should underestimate the size of their magnificent win. They managed the game superbly well. ,
Lions at their best in Wellington, now hard work starts
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Now the really hard work begins! The Lions have earned themselves a chance to make history, but it goes without saying that it is going take another level to clinch the series. ...
The All Blacks' first home defeat in 2849 days
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe British and Irish Lions handed the All Blacks a 24-21 defeat on Saturday night to square the three match series.It was the first time the All Blacks have lost at home in 2849 days - going back to their...
Player ratings: All Blacks v British and Irish Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSee who shone and who struggled in the second test between the All Blacks and Lions. All Blacks 15. Israel Dagg - 6 Stifled impact in weather. Excellent covering when Watson got space in 60th min, but...
Liam Napier: Lions roar to set up fitting finale
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBy Liam Napier in WellingtonYou could not have scripted this one. The Lions needed every second of a drama-filled test in Wellington, but this test series has the decider it so deserves. The 12 year wait...
All Blacks v Lions: Sonny Bill Williams sees red! Sent off in second test
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSonny Bill Williams has become the first All Black to be sent off since 1967.Williams was shown a red card midway through the first half of the second test against the Lions after being adjudged to have...
Five talking points from All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions second Test
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Lions threw absolutely everything at the All Blacks on Saturday night, squeaking home with a 24-21 win in Wellington. The result keeps the series alive heading into next week’s Eden Park decider,...
Even during a rare defeat, the depleted All Blacks looked a formidable force | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianDown to 14 men, Steve Hansen’s side still managed to turn the screw on the Lions, taking the game to them and provoking a high number of errorsFronting up to the TV cameras cannot be easy after a defeat...
Oh, what exquisite drama
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auI sent a text to my Auckland-based Eden Park season-ticket-holding brother on the Saturday afternoon prior to that epic All Blacks vs Lions second Test saying. “A very small part of me wouldn’t...
Lions captain Sam Warburton: 'I'll only be happy with a series win' – video
9 years ago by The GuardianThe British & Irish Lions edged a tense contest in Wellington, with Owen Farrell landing a late penalty to keep the series alive with a 24-21 win over the All Blacks. Despite the historic victory –...
