Lions Tour 2017: Lions yet to show they could handle Beauden Barrett
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhat is becoming increasingly clear as the British and Irish Lions tour takes another detour into mediocrity is the threat that quick ruck ball poses to them. They won't encounter Beauden Barrett until...
Rugby: Samoa first target for focused ABs
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldEveryone wants the All Blacks to see red but they're not playing the game, preferring to keep a blue-eyed focus on Friday's test in Auckland against Samoa.While most of yesterday's rugby focus was trained...
Gregor Paul: All Blacks halfback squeeze will be as tight as ever
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt was a hard enough business for the All Blacks picking their 33-man squad, but the really big calls will come this week when they have to name their team to start against Samoa.The squeeze will be on...
Player Ratings - Lions vs Highlanders
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler 6/10 The Lions scrum was solid while Marler was on the pitch but he failed to make any real impact around the park. 2.Rory Best 6/10 Best hit all his line outs and the scrum...
Black Boot Legends Gallery comes to Wellington waterfront with historic All Blacks photos
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA new rugby display has opened two weeks before Lions fans invade the capital.The Black Boot Legends Gallery opened on the Waterfront today, featuring 20 historic photos from the All Blacks European Tour...
Rugby: Beauden Barrett says focus on Samoa, not Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldForget the Lions; right now it's all about Samoa for the All Blacks, according to key playmaker Beauden Barrett.The All Blacks have their one hitout before the Lions series starts at Eden Park in a fortnight...
Form Team of the Week - How many Lions make our team?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBy Nigel YaldenWith only one game of Super Rugby played, it seemed pointless to do a NZ Form Team of the Week. So rather than give Radio Sport Rugby Editor Nigel Yalden a relaxing weekend off, we instead...
Rugby: Injury boost for All Blacks ahead of Lions series
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks assembled in Auckland today and received an immediate boost from what had appeared a concerning casualty ward.A number of frontline players came into camp under injury clouds after a bruising...
Warren Gatland in bullish mood after Lions scrum puts squeeze on Crusaders | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianForwards leave coach spoilt for choice and set tourists up well for the tests that lie ahead as they prepare for their match against the Highlanders on TuesdayIt is impossible to understate the fresh sense...
Chris Rattue: Red alert - smashing Lions suddenly reveal All Black squad frailties
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldYou can fret about French referees, but I'll save all the angst for the state of the All Blacks after watching the mighty Lions destroy the Crusaders.Beauden Barrett's thigh injury is at the top of the...
