Rugby: Lions' pack to face toughest test against All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions' trip up State Highway 1 would have been a good one last night after their win over the Chiefs. There's nothing like a victory, and a convincing one at that, to bring a team closer.The celebrations...
Dan Carter back to terrorise Lions fans
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIf Lions fans thought they had seen the last of Dan Carter, they can think again.The All Black legend is back in New Zealand to reminisce on his masterclass performance against the Lions in 2005. He will...
Justin Marshall: Why TJ Perenara could be in mix for first test
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions have well and truly restored their pride in the jersey leading into the first test. They had a rocky start but since then they've pieced together very good wins against the Crusaders, NZ Maori,...
Gregor Paul: The most important man at Eden Park
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt's perhaps sad, weird, maybe a little demoralising but definitely true that test football - certainly this first Lions test at Eden Park - so often swings on the performance of the referee.Both the Lions...
Predicted: Lions First Test Starting XV
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is set to announce his squad for the first Test against the All Blacks, tonight at 8pm BST. The Lions selectors met last night to confirm their matchday 23 for the series opener. The...
Does the weakness of South Africa and Australia threaten future of the Lions? | The Breakdown
9 years ago by The GuardianThere is no longer a gap between the hemispheres but one between New Zealand and the rest – a shift that raises issue of the sustainability for the LionsAfter the skirmishing comes the hand-to-hand combat....
Whitelock looking forward to second chance at Lions
9 years ago by In The LooseAll Blacks man Sam Whitelock has said that he is looking forward to another crack at Gatland’s Lions at the weekend. He has faced the Lions previously this tour for his club side Crusaders, but this...
Let’s Talk – Who’s Starting The First All Blacks v British & Irish Lions Test?
9 years ago by Driving MaulWe are only a few days away from the first test between the All Blacks and the Lions. Both sides … More
Wednesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have made 7 changes to face Samoa with Rory Thornton earning his debut Four players are set to make their Test debut for Manu Samoa against Wales, among seven changes to the match-day...
The Hurricanes will not perform a haka against the Lions on Tuesday
9 years ago by stuff.co.nzThe Hurricanes will not perform a haka, ahead of Tuesday's clash with the British and Irish Lions in Wellington. The Super Rugby champions will instead make some sort of presentation to the touring side. The...
