Lions legend Brian Moore believes All Blacks need experience over youth
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt is no secret that All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen and his assistants are in the midst of a selection dilemma in the midfield department heading into the third and final test of the British and Irish...
Mako Vunipola - Lions villain or a risk worth taking?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldOne of Warren Gatland's biggest decisions this week before what must rank as the most important test of his career is what to do about Mako Vunipola.The 26-year-old, a son of Tonga international Fe'ao,...
Roger Moroney: It's fun, and easy, to play spot the Lion as rugby fans tour
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldI like playing games so last Tuesday and Wednesday was the perfect opportunity to spot the English visitor . . . or the Welsh, or the Scottish or the Irish.For this mid-week spell for some of them, rather...
Ref alert - Clive Woodward says Frenchman will help whistle up Lions series win over All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThird test referee Romain Poite gives the Lions a "big advantage" in the Eden Park series decider according to Clive Woodward.Writing for the Daily Mail , Woodward said the Lions must reduce their penalty...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have confirmed the return of front rower Kieran Longbottom to the club. Full story Jake McIntyre will leave the Reds at the end of the season & join French Top 14 club Agen for...
Matt Faddes re-signs with Otago
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago have confirmed that Matt Faddes will be in the south until the end of the 2019 season. The Otago Rugby announced Faddes has signed through until the 2019 season. That backs up the outside...
Lions’ Irish players steeled for decider having felt force of wounded All Blacks
9 years ago by The GuardianProp Tadhg Furlong is among the Lions who faced the All Blacks for Ireland last year and knows the physical battle they must win to make history in AucklandIt is cold and clear in beautiful central Otago,...
Lions fan slumbers blissfully despite Napier needling
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIrishman Lucas Mac Eachrain found himself in bed with the opposition on Sunday night thanks to "needling" Napier hosts.The travelling British and Irish Lions fan found his Napier host's bedroom decor was...
Rugby: British and Irish Lions embrace the fear in Queenstown
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe British and Irish Lions embraced the pressure to beat the All Blacks in Wellington to make this Saturday's test at Eden Park a series decider and today they have embraced the fear in Queenstown.Warren...
All Blacks: The most scrutiny Kieran Read has faced
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldNo Ben Smith, Dane Coles, Ryan Crotty. From a leadership perspective, the Kieran Read-led All Blacks face their biggest examination on Saturday.On a personal level alone, Read will be well up for this,...
