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Crusaders v British and Irish Lions - Analysis

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

As British and Irish Lions registered their second victory in the ongoing New Zealand tour with a 3-12 triumph over Crusaders, we take a look at few of the key points on the encounter at AMI Stadium.

'Sexton played his way back in'

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Jonathan Sexton has played his way into the British and Lions Test side with his performance against the Crusaders, believes former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick.

Player ratings - Lions vs Crusaders

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mako Vunipola 9/10 Vunipola was one of the standout players in what was a quality performance from the Lions. The bulky prop made some solid hits around the park and was a rock at scrum time.   ...

Much-Improved Lions Lower Crusaders' Colours

9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

The British & Irish Lions produced a much more cohesive performance as Owen Farrell kicked them to a hard-earned 12-3 win over the Crusaders, New Zealand's leading Super Rugby outfit who were on a...

WATCH: Gatland lauds defence

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

The British and Irish Lions produced an impressive defensive performance to beat the Crusaders 12-3 on Saturday, ending the Christchurch-based side's unbeaten record this season, and putting the Lions'...

Tour 2017: i British & Irish Lions battono i Crusaders

9 years ago by Rugby1823

Era, sulla carta, la sfida più dura prima del trittico contro gli All Blacks, ma i British & Irish Lions rialzano la testa dopo il ko con i Blues e superano i Crusaders al termine di un match...

Highlights: Power-packed Lions beat Crusaders

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

Fears the British and Irish Lions will be Test pushovers in New Zealand have been squashed with a muscular 12-3 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch. The tourists played with a mixture of power and precision...

Lions’ stoic defence sets up morale-boosting win over formidable Crusaders

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Crusaders 3-12 British & Irish Lions• Owen Farrell kicks four penalties to help secure victoryThe British & Irish Lions have transformed the mood of their New Zealand tour with an outstanding...

Gatland in frame as next All Blacks’ coach

9 years ago by The Roar

New Zealand Rugby has already turned an eye to appointing the next All Blacks’ coach, with British and Irish Lions mentor Warren Gatland in the frame, according to chief executive Steve Tew. Steve...

Lions mastermind Carwyn James was a rugby visionary beyond compare | Richard Williams

9 years ago by The Guardian

The Lions’ only previous series triumph in New Zealand in 1972 was entirely due to coach Carwyn JamesOne warm evening in the summer of 1971 I got home from work with a copy of the London evening paper...