Lions’ Irish players steeled for decider having felt force of wounded All Blacks
9 years ago by The GuardianProp Tadhg Furlong is among the Lions who faced the All Blacks for Ireland last year and knows the physical battle they must win to make history in AucklandIt is cold and clear in beautiful central Otago,...
Get ‘Inside the Lions’ with the new issue of Rugby World
9 years ago by Rugby WorldIn the August issue of Rugby World we go behind the scenes on the Lions tour of New ZealandIn the August issue of Rugby World we go behind the scenes on the Lions tour of New Zealand
The most controversial moments from All Blacks vs Lions 2nd Test
9 years ago by Rugby DumpLast Saturday's Test match between the All Blacks and the Lions has certainly provided a heightened level of drama. Conditions were appalling in Wellington and the Lions came from behind to claim an epic,...
Lions level series in thriller
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe British and Irish Lions have levelled the 2017 series, after beating New Zealand in a thriller, 24-21, in the Westpac Stadium, Wellington. The game was one full of drama and intrigue. All Black Sonny...
All Blacks copping all the pressure in third Test
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe red card to Sonny Bill Williams turned the All Blacks’ series against the British and Irish Lions on its head. The referee had no choice but to send Williams off and, with that, the Lions were...
Punters flogging Lions tickets outside stadiums are breaking the law
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldCrafty punters seeking to make a quick buck off the back of the Lions tour are scalping tickets outside the ground before games - and breaking the law in the process.The tour reaches a crescendo this weekend...
All Blacks focused on sharpening their attack
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWarren Gatland got it half right when he claimed the All Blacks have failed to stretch the Lions in this series. It may also be a comment he lives to regret. Why would you further poke the bear? Of all...
Quirky Lions tour and America's Cup memorabilia surface on Trade Me
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldQuirky bits of memorabilia have sprung up online as Lions tour and America's Cup fever grips the nation.The Lions series will go to a decider this weekend at Eden Park, and Auckland is also gearing up...
All Blacks: Who will start in the midfield against the Lions?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldTwo weeks ago Ryan Crotty and Sonny Bill Williams were the starting All Blacks midfield against the Lions. When the All Blacks return to Eden Park on Saturday neither of the two will be there.Crotty suffered...
Five key issues ahead of decider between New Zealand and the Lions | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianThe British & Irish Lions have momentum after their memorable win in Wellington, but the All Blacks will be charged up by defeatNew Zealand rarely lose and hardly ever at home. Just as the British...
