Player ratings: All Blacks v British and Irish Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSee who shone and who struggled in the second test between the All Blacks and Lions. All Blacks 15. Israel Dagg - 6 Stifled impact in weather. Excellent covering when Watson got space in 60th min, but...
Liam Napier: Lions roar to set up fitting finale
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBy Liam Napier in WellingtonYou could not have scripted this one. The Lions needed every second of a drama-filled test in Wellington, but this test series has the decider it so deserves. The 12 year wait...
All Blacks v Lions: Sonny Bill Williams sees red! Sent off in second test
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSonny Bill Williams has become the first All Black to be sent off since 1967.Williams was shown a red card midway through the first half of the second test against the Lions after being adjudged to have...
Lions Watch: Second test v Lions, how do I follow it, and what is the latest team news?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhat's happening? It's the second test of three-match series between the British and Irish Lions and the All Blacks. New Zealand lead 1-0 after last Saturday's win at Eden Park. What time is kick-off?...
Rugby fans brave blustery weather to enjoy pre-game atmosphere
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWaves of red are spreading through Wellington today as fans gather for the Lions vs All Blacks game tonight.Many are pushing through the blustery wind and showers to explore the city, some wrapped up in...
Wet weather wallops NZ - rain, rain and more rain everywhere
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAs weekends go, this one's going to be a bit of a write-off.It's going to be wet pretty much everywhere today - including in the capital, where the British and Irish Lions take on the All Blacks at the...
Kris Shannon: Why Sonny Bill Williams is our greatest sports star
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAny objective sports journalist will say they cheer not for players and teams but for the story.And that's certainly true for this correspondent, who in the past week has rooted for the Lions to beat the...
Big cats back All Blacks for tonight's test
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldFeelings of feline favouritism may have blinded our lion soothsayers in the first Test last weekend. The Herald 's pride of match-predicting lions, in the wake of Paul the psychic octopus who guessed...
Rugby: How the All Blacks stopped being chokers
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks have gone from first-class chokers to world domination. And their "brain biologists" can take a lot of the credit. If the All Blacks have indeed become the most dominant side in history...
Rugby: New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew confident Lions tours will continue
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew has hit back at suggestions the current British and Irish Lions tour will be the last to New Zealand.British columnist Stephen Jones told Rachel Smalley on Newstalk ZB...
