Andy Farrell says the Lions are brimming for a big challenge
9 years ago by The Guardian• Assistant coach confident team can show requisite steel against All Blacks• ‘We’re going to have to take ourselves to a place we’ve not been to before’This was the perfect week to unveil...
Blueprint: All Blacks vs the Lions
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Lions came into New Zealand without a roar and more like a cat sound. Slowly their power emerged after the Crusaders game, but then it dimmed again after the Highlanders. It then came back against...
Lions Tour 2017: Andy Farrell relishing upcoming All Blacks attacking challenge
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldEven when the Lions have been bad, their defence has still been good. It has been particularly good on the last two Saturdays when they have fielded what will be close to their test team.They have got...
WATCH: Warren Gatland Touches Down Against The Lions
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Lions arrive in Waikato to take on the Gallagher Chiefs, head coach Warren Gatland will be basking in glory of his side's victory over the tourists with Waikato in 1993. The British & Irish...
British and Irish Lions 2017: Captain Rory Best out to make amends
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsRory Best wants to set the record straight against the Chiefs on Tuesday after the Lions were defeated the last time he captained them.
Cheeky All Blacks fan pokes fun at Lions rugby team by selling "a Lions try" online
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA cheeky All Blacks fan has poked fun at the Lions rugby team by selling "a Lions try" online, prompting a backlash of both banter and abuse. The "rare phenomenon as scarce as a good French referee" was...
Gatland confirms Farrell’s fitness
9 years ago by In The LooseWarren Gatland has now confirmed Owen Farrell’s fitness for the Al Blacks fixtures. Gatland has said; “Owen could have played on Saturday. Had it been a Test match he would have played,”...
LIONS ROAR IN ROTORUA
9 years ago by Green and Gold RugbyBritish & Irish Lions 32-10 Maori All Blacks The Lions have shown that their “A” team, playing their “A” game, are well capable of testing, if not necessarily besting, the All...
'Time for the midweek team to deliver' - Chiefs v Lions preview
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe Lions face the Chiefs on Tuesday and, while Warren Gatland is protecting his Test 23, the coach says players can still force their way into his plans.
Lions confident they can keep up with All Blacks tempo
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBy Gavin MairsOf all the yardsticks that reflect the frightening pace at which the game is played in New Zealand, the work-rate of the Lions scrum-halves is probably the most insightful.The All Blacks...
