All Blacks: Lions don't take bait from Steve Hansen's needle
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIf Steve Hansen's barbed comment about the British and Irish Lions calling in reinforcements in order to separate their test squad from their mid-weekers struck home, the tourists weren't showing it today,...
Lam: Lions' forwards key
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyPat Lam says the Lions forwards will have a "big part to play" if the tourists are to beat New Zealand in their upcoming Test series, live on Sky Sports.
Maori Men to Watch Against the Lions tomorrow
9 years ago by In The LooseDamian Mckenzie This young talent was one of the surprise omissions from the All Blacks squad that will face the Lions next week. Instead, the 22 year old will have the chance to stand out among a team...
British and Irish Lions 2017: Warren Gatland running out of time - Steve Hansen
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsLions coach Warren Gatland is running out of time to change style before the first Test, says New Zealand boss Steve Hansen.
Fiercely proud Maori All Blacks are a team apart, bound by blood | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianSaturday’s showdown against the Lions represents a career high-point for the gladiatorial Maori players and coachesTo some it generates a shiver down the spine, establishing a connection with the spiritual...
Gatland to boost Lions squad
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWarren Gatland is expected to draft as many as six extra players onto the British and Irish Lions tour next week.
Top referee: The scrums could be shambles when Lions play All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldTest rugby's most experienced referee has revealed he disagrees with a host of key decisions made by whistle-blowers so far on the Lions tour.And Jonathan Kaplan, the now retired South African who has...
Lions are running out of time to be ready for All Blacks, says Steve Hansen
9 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealand coach opens new front in war of words with Lions counterpart• ‘He keeps telling us he’s got something up his sleeve … we’ll wait and see’Steve Hansen told Warren Gatland the...
Hansen: NZ not finished article
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbySteve Hansen believes his New Zealand side "have a lot of work to do" before facing the British and Irish Lions despite dismantling Samoa in a 78-0 victory at Eden Park.
All Blacks put 12 tries on Samoa in 78-0 thrashing
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe All Blacks have tuned up for their Test series against the British and Irish Lions by overpowering Samoa 78-0 in Auckland. In their first hitout of the season, New Zealand produced some expansive rugby...
