Laidlaw comes to Gatland's defence
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyGreig Laidlaw has come up to the defence of British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland after he was criticised by Eddie Jones earlier this week.
Sam Warburton: 'If we won every game 3-0 I'd bite your arm off' – video
9 years ago by The GuardianBritish & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton describes his relief that the 2017 tour of New Zealand is finally under way. The players landed after a long journey and received a traditional Maori welcome.Lions...
Money talks as Louis Picamoles agrees to leave Northampton for Montpellier
9 years ago by The Guardian• Picamoles offered deal to ‘underpin the future financial stability for his family’• Deal for France No8 believed to be worth £900,000Louis Picamoles is to leave Northampton Saints to rejoin...
Jeremy Guscott: Set Faletau loose and he can cause havoc for Lions
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperTaulupe Faletau is in the spotlight following Billy Vunipola’s withdrawal from the Lions tour because No.8 is such an influential position. They are part of the spine of the team and are powerful figures...
Whyte & Mackay smooth things over with the British & Irish Lions stars
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionWhyte & Mackay’s partnership with The British & Irish Lions roars into life today as they announce Stuart Hogg (Scotland), Conor Murray (Ireland) and Elliot Daly (England) have signed up...
Wilkinson: Lions need to avoid chaos
9 years ago by Rugby 365B&I LIONS IN NEW ZEALAND: Jonny Wilkinson has urged this year's British and Irish Lions in New Zealand to avoid the "chaos" that dogged the combined side during their last series against...
British and Irish Lions: Gatland relishing 'daunting' challenge in New Zealand
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsLions head coach Warren Gatland says he is looking forward to taking on New Zealand after the squad arrives in Auckland for the 10-match tour.
Warburton happy to win ugly
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbySkipper Sam Warburton says the British and Irish Lions have not come to New Zealand to entertain ahead of their 10-match tour.
British and Irish Lions: Wales' Ken Owens to miss tour opener
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales and Scarlets hooker Ken Owens will miss the British and Irish Lions tour opener because of an ankle injury.
The 2017 Lions squad have arrived in New Zealand
9 years ago by Rugby WorldWhat happened when the 2017 British & Irish Lions touched down in New ZealandTough prep: Training numbers were limited for the Lions in the first two weeks. Photo: Getty ImagesWhat happened when the 2017...
