New Zealand 15-15 British & Irish Lions: third Test player ratings
9 years ago by The GuardianMaro Itoje was immense for the Lions and Owen Farrell held his nerve, but Beauden Barrett was wasteful and Jerome Kaino could have cost the All BlacksJordie Barrett, full-back 9/10 Beauden’s little brother...
Woodward: Head and heart say Lions will down All Blacks
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: So the moment of truth is upon us as the attention of the rugby world lasers in on Eden Park. The Lions can make history — and here’s why I believe they will. ,
Premiership Fixtures announced
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2017-18 Aviva Premiership Rugby season will kick off on Friday 1 September and it promises to be another enthralling campaign as the 12 teams plot their journey that they hope will end at Twickenham. The...
London Irish Premiership Fixtures announced
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish will kick-off the 2017/18 Aviva Premiership season against Harlequins in the traditional London Double Header on Saturday 2 September (kick-off 4.30pm). The...
Lions relishing chance to carve slice of history and leave a large legacy | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianThe third Test offers the defining moment of the 2017 tour, with the All Blacks seemingly packing their side with players specifically to stop the LionsEven a week ago few fans of the All Blacks would...
Mulchrone keen to play his part as London Irish prepare for life back at the top level
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionAhead of the 2017/18 Aviva Premiership fixture announcement on Friday, London Irish's Fergus Mulchrone believes his side can compete on their return to the top level.
Lions centre Jared Payne faces further tests as migraines continue
9 years ago by The Guardian• ‘While he still has a headache he won’t be training,’ says Lions head doctor• Jared Payne suffered blow to head in Lions’ tour match against ChiefsJared Payne faces an uncertain recovery...
Lions must get serious on cutting out penalties, Woodward
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Conceding 13 penalties is unacceptable, with 10 of them resulting in shots at goal. And the majority of them against a team down to 14 men following Sonny Bill Williams' dismissal. ...
Lions’ Wellington win stirs memories of 1993 Auckland decider
9 years ago by The GuardianIt was 24 years ago that a Lions win in Wellington was followed by the ‘Black-lash’ at Eden Park, where New Zealand romped to a 30-13 victorySean Fitzpatrick recalls it as the worst week of his life...
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. ,
