Patrick McKendry: Hard road back for Warren Gatland now
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSteve Hansen spoke the morning after his team's first test victory over the Lions about being sore just watching it, and he was probably only half joking.He, along with the rest of his management group,...
All Blacks don't cross the line, says Robbie Henshaw
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldRobbie Henshaw knows what's like to be hit with a dose of All Black physicality - he was left concussed by an accidental high tackle by Sam Cane when playing for Ireland in Dublin last year.But the British...
Impending departure of Charlie Faumuina will hit All Blacks hard
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe impending departure of Charlie Faumuina is one the All Blacks are going to take hard. The giant Blues prop has been an established part of the All Blacks game day squad since 2014, but he will be joining...
Gregor Paul: The painful unravelling on Warren Gatland
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWarren Gatland seems to be on a one-man crusade to sabotage the carefully planned British & Irish Lions charm offensive campaign.He was supposed to be in New Zealand to kiss babies, be an unpaid promoter...
All Blacks: Steve Hansen fires back at Warren Gatland
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks-Lions test series has erupted with Steve Hansen firing a massive shot at opposing coach Warren Gatland.Hansen was so angry at Lions coach Gatland's claim that All Blacks were deliberately...
Lions need to score at least three tries to beat All Blacks - McGeechan
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldFormer Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan believes the Lions will have to score more tries to beat the All Blacks. "I think the Lions are going to have to score three tries, which is why I think they've go...
Justin Marshall: Second test will go up another notch
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhat an occasion and what a perfect start for the All Blacks.For me, 2011 was a real eye opener in terms of the influx of supporters and excitement of the World Cup here, but I really got the feeling that...
Rugby: Warren Gatland concerned at All Blacks targeting of halfback Conor Murray
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWarren Gatland will talk to the match officials before Saturday's second test about the apparent actions of several All Blacks' defenders in targeting halfback Conor Murray's legs after he cleared the...
Gregor Paul: The All Blacks will improve - can the Lions?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThere was always going to be one undeniable truth to emerge from the first test - the All Blacks have the ability to raise their performance in Wellington.That much was never in doubt. As good as the tight...
Dylan Cleaver: Eden Park has become a result rather than a venue
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhether at the park or a nearby pub the prevailing mood was the same: the All Blacks will win this series, no matter what absolutely positively happens in Wellington this week.The reason was not that Beauden...
