Ireland captain Rory Best’s honourable year
9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.ukAs if captaining Ireland and the Lions wasn’t enough, Rory Best made the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Where will this rank on his impressive resume? Credit – World Rugby The post Ireland...
Player ratings - Lions vs Chiefs
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler 7/10 Marler was one third of a seriously impressive front row. The big man executed a world-class scrum display, the only negative thing Marler did was a late dangerous tackle that earned...
British and Irish Lions 2017: Captain Rory Best out to make amends
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsRory Best wants to set the record straight against the Chiefs on Tuesday after the Lions were defeated the last time he captained them.
Lions looking for 'real positivity' before New Zealand Test series – video
9 years ago by The GuardianAndy Farrell insists the British & Irish Lions’ tour additions are blending seamlessly into the squad, as all six of them are among the replacements for the game against the Chiefs on Tuesday. Rory...
Best To Captain Lions Against Chiefs
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsRory Best will be the second successive Ireland player to captain the British & Irish Lions on their 2017 tour, leading the side for Tuesday's clash with the Chiefs at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton...
Lions team named for mid-week Chiefs clash
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has rung the changes for Tuesday’s clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton, resting a host of Test regulars for Saturday’s first All Blacks clash. Skippered...
Gatland hails Best's character
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWarren Gatland has hailed Rory Best's character after the Ulsterman was recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Honours for Best, Murray and Noble
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyRory Best, Judy Murray and Brian Noble are among a number of UK sportsmen and women to be recognised in the Queen's birthday honours list.
Best 'frustrated' by officiating
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyIreland captain Rory Best thinks the refereeing of the scrum during the Lions 23-22 loss to Highlanders was "very, very frustrating".
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...
