Lions win thriller to level series after All Blacks’ Sonny Bill Williams is sent off
9 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealand 21-24 British & Irish Lions• Sonny Bill Williams off for shoulder in Anthony Watson’s face in 25th minuteThe British & Irish Lions dramatically kept alive their chances of series...
Kris Shannon: Why Sonny Bill Williams is our greatest sports star
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAny objective sports journalist will say they cheer not for players and teams but for the story.And that's certainly true for this correspondent, who in the past week has rooted for the Lions to beat the...
Lions 2017: Warren Gatland gambles for must-win Second Test
9 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Lions have never won at the Westpac and with the All Blacks unbeaten at home since 2009, the odds are stacked against Warren Gatland's men...Standing together: The Lions know it's win or bust this...
Lions’ pairing of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell is brave not desperate | Nick Evans
9 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland’s selection for the second Test gives the Lions balance, the ability to get the ball wider, quicker – plus it’s another kicking optionBrave? Yes. Desperate? Absolutely not. It has...
World U23 XV: The next generation
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've compiled our best XV of U23 players from across the world after a busy season finally draws to a close. Did we miss anyone? If so let us know on twitter (@ultimaterugby)! 1. Ellis Genge...
All Blacks v Lions: tactical pointers and key clashes for second Test | Paul Rees and Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianFrom the breakdown to kicking, through Waisake Naholo v Elliot Daly and Beauden Barrett v Johnny Sexton, plus New Zealand’s Wellington formSam Warburton and Maro Itoje will give the Lions not only greater...
All Blacks revolve around Beauden Barrett’s slow-motion mastery of No10 | Andy Bull
9 years ago by The GuardianThe last time the Lions were in New Zealand the second Test belonged to Dan Carter and all eyes are on his apprentice, whose skills were honed the family wayA bouncing ball is a wild and unpredictable...
Emerging Springboks vs Lions where are they now?
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Lions gear up for their second Test match against New Zealand, we take a look back to when the tourists visited South Africa and faced the Emerging Springboks and see how those Emerging Springboks'...
Mako Vunipola Vows To Restore Lions Pride
9 years ago by In The LooseEngland and Lions man Mako Vunipola has said that he and the Lions are going to restore their pride in the second test against the All Blacks tomorrow. He has responded to Gatland’s harsh comments...
Farrell Backs Lions To Give Their All
9 years ago by In The LooseBritish and Irish Lions Assistant Coach Andy Farrell has said to the media that the Lions are going to show their true potential in their second test against the All Blacks in Wellington. A week and a...
