Lions’ tactics likely to change: Hansen
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAll Blacks boss Steve Hansen has tipped the British and Irish Lions to mix up their defensive strategy for Saturday’s second Test in Wellington, having been flummoxed by his side’s tactics...
Sloppy Lions need to sharpen up against New Zealand
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Only your very best will ever beat the All Blacks, especially at Eden Park, and frustratingly we did not see the best of the Lions. They were second best by quite a distance. ...
Sloppy Lions need to sharpen up against New Zealand
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Only your very best will ever beat the All Blacks, especially at Eden Park, and frustratingly we did not see the best of the Lions. They were second best by quite a distance. ...
Kieran Read spearheads enigmatic New Zealand’s latest surprise against Lions | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianThe All Blacks proved themselves masters of the unexpected during their 30-15 victory, dominating possession and reducing the Lions to counterattacksWhen it comes to the All Blacks, what you see is not...
Steve Hansen struggles to find tingle in the face of Sky’s epic Lions buildup | Simon Burnton
9 years ago by The GuardianThe All Black coach was not buying TV’s relentless pre-match excitement but at the end the New Zealand audience seemed to get what it was yearning forIn the moments before the action got under way Scott...
Rugby: Ten crucial questions ahead of All Blacks-Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe time is now, the day is here.All the talk stops as the sporting world turns its gaze to Eden Park, Auckland for the first test match of the 2017 series between the All Blacks and the British & Irish...
Liam Williams’ 19 seconds of magic inspires Lions but proves false dawn | Andy Bull
9 years ago by The GuardianThe Lions full-back’s moment of brilliance hurt the All Blacks but profligacy from sustained pressure cost Warren Gatland’s side dearlyThe Lions started the first Test in a great gushing rush of rugby,...
Steve Hansen hails All Blacks' scrum as the 'highlight' in win over Lions – video
9 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen was hard-pressed to narrow down the list of reasons why his team beat the British and Irish Lions 30-15 in Saturday’s first test of the series, but he chose to highlight...
Analysis - All Blacks rise to knock out Lions hype
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFor a moment, the Lions seemed to have New Zealand on the ropes - but then reality overcame hype, writes Tom Fordyce.
HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.ukWatch highlights from the first Test. A sensational try sparked by Liam Williams and finished by Sean O’Brien was not enough for the Lions, with New Zealand running out winners by 30-15. Credit –...
