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Gatland could eclipse Lions coaching legends

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

You can't really argue with the appointment of Warren Gatland as head coach for a second successive Lions tour.

Team of the Week: Running wild

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

CURRIE CUP SPOTLIGHT: The Golden Lions produced some exceptional rugby in their 58-32 win over Western Province and that is why they dominate rugby365's famous Team of the Week for Round Six.

Lions MUST break away duck

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Golden Lions may be back in the Currie Cup race, but they still face a steep uphill if they are to retain their title.

Gareth Thomas: Lions need mental strength in New Zealand

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Gareth Thomas underlines the qualities the 2017 side will need when they tour New Zealand.

Ex-Wales & Lions captain Thomas backs Hartley for 2017 tour

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas says England's Dylan Hartley should lead the 2017 Lions to New Zealand.

Dobson lambastes 'atrocious' defence

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

  REACTION: Western Province coach John Dobson did not hold back when he shared his feelings on his side's 32-58 hammering at the hands of the Golden Lions in Johannesburg on Friday

Revealed! Lions players set to pick up a tasty salary for their trip to New Zealand in 2017

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

The British and Irish Lions’ players are set to receive £70,000 (€82,000) each as their basic tour fee for the tour of New Zealand next year – a 40 per cent rise on the £50,000 they were paid for...

Gatland eager to avoid Woodward errors

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: Warren Gatland is determined there will be no repeat of the mistakes made by the last British and Irish Lions team to tour New Zealand when the combined side face the All Blacks next year.

Assistants will set the tone for Gatland's Lions

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

So, Warren Gatland has been officially appointed head coach of the British and Irish Lions. That was no surprise to anyone, but what will be intriguing now is the identity of the assistants he takes with...

Warren Gatland: There’ll be no repeat of Lions tour in 2015

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Umpteen video crews, photo journalists and rugby scribes all gathered in the plush offices of Standard Life in Edinburgh’s city centre after coming from all corners of the country to hear news that...