Warren Gatland to experiment early on Lions tour
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland admits losing a mid-week game or two “isn’t the end of the world” as his Test selection focuses on claiming their second ever series win on...
British and Irish Lions: New Zealand captain Kieran Read confident of being fit
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Zealand captain Kieran Read says he is confident he will be fit to play in the first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Why the British & Irish Lions are rugby's biggest brand
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe British and Irish Lions are one of the biggest sporting names in rugby union, and they are also one of its premier brands.
BRITISH & IRISH LIONS NEW ZEALAND TOUR PREVIEW – PART 1
9 years ago by Green and Gold RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have arrived in New Zealand intent on avenging a 3-0 drubbing on their last visit in 2005. History and a tough itinerary suggest they’ve got their work cut out for them....
British & Irish Lions tour 2017: Greig Laidlaw can 'drive' Lions - Vern Cotter
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsVern Cotter says Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw "won't sit and let things happen" in the British and Irish Lions' New Zealand tour.
Jonny Wilkinson warns Lions to keep things simple or risk chaos of 2005
9 years ago by The Guardian• Wilkinson says Lions can prosper in New Zealand if they heed errors of past • Tour led by Clive Woodward ended in whitewash and derisionJonny Wilkinson has labelled the disastrous 2005 British &...
Lions potential excites North
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyGeorge North feels "the potential is pretty exciting" of a British and Irish Lions squad arriving for its six-week mission in New Zealand.
Rugby: When Lions tours go bad
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldPatrick McKendry recalls three Lions controversies in New Zealand. 1. That spear tackle In the opening minutes of the first test in 2005, Lions midfielder Brian O'Driscoll was dumped on his shoulder by...
All Blacks musings leading into Lions Tests
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWith the Lions Test coming up, there are many talking points surrounding the All Blacks. Dan Coles’ fitness is up in the air, Sonny Bill Williams’ Super Rugby form is shaky, while many are...
Jones: Gatland jibe was in jest
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEddie Jones has played down his comments from earlier this week which suggested the British and Irish Lions will struggle to beat the All Blacks because of Warren Gatland's tactics.
