Faletau Praises England Star
9 years ago by In The LooseThe All Blacks and the Lions fought out a tough draw on Saturday to cap this years series. The tour allowed some of the home nations younger players to show their potential in big occasions; one of them...
Sam Warburton the Lions’ brightest star in series that had everything
9 years ago by The GuardianThe Lions captain did not make the starting XV for the first Test but his influence in the second and third matches against New Zealand was incalculableThere are several defining images from the 2017 British...
Lions 2017: Why Warren Gatland’s insider knowledge was key
9 years ago by Rugby WorldCoach Warren Gatland’s insight into New Zealand culture played a crucial role in the Lions drawing the series with the back-to-back world championsTall order: Warren Gatland in front of the Remarkables...
Warren Gatland says his Kiwi instinct was a crucial factor in Lions series draw
9 years ago by The Guardian• Gatland admits some New Zealand media coverage was hard to take• Wales coach leaves door open for potential role in 2021 tour to South AfricaWarren Gatland has claimed his Kiwi background was the...
Warren Gatland committed as Wales coach after British and Irish Lions tour
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWarren Gatland says he will honour his current contract with Wales after leading the Lions to a drawn series in New Zealand.
The Wrap: Lions draw series, is rugby’s power shift north on?
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAnyone who follows rugby knows that commercial power in the game is held in the northern hemisphere and that, historically, the on-field strength resides in the south. While the drawn series between the...
With the series now done and dusted, it’s clear the Lions were underestimated
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auA few months ago I dared to suggest that the Lions may win the series against the All Blacks in New Zealand. The article was widely ridiculed, not just by Kiwis but many in Britain and Ireland. Lions supporters,...
Gobsmacking, enthralling and here to stay - Guscott's Lions verdict
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWe have witnessed a phenomenal series, and after the slow start to the tour surely no-one now doubts the Lions' future, writes Jeremy Guscott.
The Lions are priceless: meddle too much and they will become an endangered species | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianThe likely reduction of tour matches for the trip to South Africa in 2021 sets a dangerous precedent and overlooks the impact Lions series have both at home and abroadWhen Warren Gatland submits his report...
The Lions earn respect in the toughest rugby environment of all
9 years ago by Rugby WorldWarren Gatland and his squad were written off before the three-Test Series but through sheer force of will they earn the respect of the All BlacksHonours even: The Lions and All Blacks drew their first...
