Lions must be 'bold and courageous' against All Blacks, says Gatland – video
9 years ago by The GuardianBritish & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland wants his side to play with positivity and flair in the first Test against the All Blacks on Saturday. Speaking on Thursday in Auckland, Gatland says...
Audacious Warren Gatland picks back three to rival Kiwis
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: That is a very clever Lions selection, with Warren Gatland and his coaches pulling a few rabbits out of the hat. I will hazard a guess that the Kiwis weren't expecting that. ,
Former Scotland rugby player Doddie Weir diagnosed with motor neurone disease
9 years ago by The Guardian• Former rugby union international attempting to raise awareness of condition• Weir is supporting Global MND Awareness Day on WednesdayThe former Scotland international Doddie Weir has revealed he...
Lions head coach Warren Gatland is out to win war of words
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Warren Gatland's comments on New Zealand running illegal blocking lines is an example of what Willie John McBride used to call 'getting your retaliation in first'. ,
Andy Farrell says the Lions are brimming for a big challenge
9 years ago by The Guardian• Assistant coach confident team can show requisite steel against All Blacks• ‘We’re going to have to take ourselves to a place we’ve not been to before’This was the perfect week to unveil...
Lions are peaking at just the right time in New Zealand
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I am flying to New Zealand later this week quietly confident that the Lions will be smiling on Saturday night. Warren Gatland has undoubtedly got his preparation right. ,
Warren Gatland wants crackdown on All Blacks’ illegal blocking
9 years ago by The Guardian• Lions coach to raise issue in meeting with referee of first Test on Friday• ‘There is so much happening off the ball in terms of holding players’Warren Gatland has raised the stakes before the...
Lions team to face Chiefs suggests Sam Warburton will play against All Blacks
9 years ago by The Guardian• Tour captain and Jonathan Joseph among those omitted from Tuesday’s game• CJ Stander and Liam Williams could play way into contention for first TestThe British & Irish Lions have given a clue...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Warren Gatland must start his warriors
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As you may have noticed I am not a huge fan of meaningless replacements but this is an occasion where the Lions could really make the bench work for them. ,
Gregor Townsend proud of Scotland’s hard-fought win over Australia
9 years ago by The Guardian• Scots down Wallabies 24-19 in Sydney Test match• ‘It required a lot of effort,’ says head coach TownsendScotland beat Australia for the first time in more than four years on Saturday, winning...
