Lions Tour 2017: Steve Hansen recalls watching 1971 Lions, insists win will remain one-off
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSteve Hansen was taught a rugby lesson by the Lions in 1971 - and now the All Blacks boss is out to school the tourists.He was just 12 years old when he saw the Lions for the first time in Dunedin, and...
All Blacks 30-15 B&I Lions - Player Ratings
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola - 6 A solid performance from the loose head where did little wrong making 7 carries & 11 tackles in his 51 minute stint. 2. Jamie George - 6 George failed...
All Blacks surprised Lions by forgoing ‘champagne rugby,’ says Gatland
9 years ago by The Guardian• ‘We were looking to get the upper hand up front … they got it today’• Lions captain O’Mahony laments missed chances in first halfThe Lions coach, Warren Gatland, suggested his side’s 30-15...
Lions 2017: All Blacks 30-15 British & Irish Lion
9 years ago by Rugby WorldBeginning of the end: Rieko Ioane scored his first try of the matchSometimes you make it easy on the opposition. This was by far the Lions’ most exciting showing, but they met …Continue reading...
New Zealand and Rieko Ioane run away with first Test against Lions
9 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealand 30-15 British & Irish Lions• Liam Williams sparks brilliant first-half try but All Blacks too good after breakThe British & Irish Lions must now win both remaining Tests to deny...
Watch: Unbelievable length of field try from the Lions
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch an unbelievable try from the Lions just before half time in Eden Park. Liam Williams, Elliot Daly, Davies & SOB combined brilliantly to break up field and score.
WATCH: Highlights from All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions First Test
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand’s All Blacks have taken the first step towards winning their Test series against the British and Irish Lions with a 30-15 victory on Saturday night at Eden Park. Rieko Ioane, making his...
Rugby union: Wallabies hold on for tight win over Italy
9 years ago by The GuardianAustralia 40-27 ItalyIsrael Folau scores two triesThe Wallabies have have held off a fast-finishing Italy to escape with a heart stopping 40-27 win in Saturday’s final June Test in Brisbane.Australia...
Lions 2017: A look into All Blacks captain Kieran Read
9 years ago by Rugby WorldAs he prepares for the visit of the Lions and his 100th Test, we find out what makes All Blacks captain Kieran Read tick both on and off the pitch. This interview first appeared in the June 2017 issue...
Gatland: ABs' record at Eden Park is there to be broken
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldJust as Auckland is undergoing a huge makeover with pop-up stalls and temporary bars as it readies itself for the first test tonight, so the Lions have been transformed from a scratch, underwhelming outfit...
