Purring Lions leave Warren Gatland bullish before All Blacks showdown | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianA rampant win over the Maoris in Rotorua means the tourists head to Eden Park on Saturday with momentum, confidence and the potential to spring a surpriseIn rugby, as in politics, a week can be a long...
Maori All Blacks vs British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions record a huge win over the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International Stadium with the scores reading 32-10 in favour of the Lions. The first half was bitterly close with sides going in at the break...
Lions coach Warren Gatland to meet referee ahead of first Test
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWarren Gatland has challenged referees to stop New Zealand’s off-the-ball “blocking” in the British and Irish Lions Test series. Coach Gatland revealed the Lions have already raised the...
Lions are peaking at just the right time in New Zealand
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I am flying to New Zealand later this week quietly confident that the Lions will be smiling on Saturday night. Warren Gatland has undoubtedly got his preparation right. ,
British and Irish Lions bounce back against Maori All Blacks
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe British and Irish Lions bounced back from defeat to the Highlanders by putting in a strong performance for a 32-10 win over the Maori All Blacks a week out from the first Test. A penalty try and Maro...
Rugby: Warren Gatland's massive gamble on the Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThere's no denying that Warren Gatland has taken a massive gamble by calling up six players to join the Lions for the final few weeks of the tour.He's risking the morale of the original squad, the value...
Maro Itoje hot off the press and a must for British & Irish Lions Test | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianItoje has proved a vital element in the Lions’ ‘pressing game’ and is key to trying to frustrate Beauden Barrett, so should start in the first Test against All BlacksThe British & Irish Lions...
The Roar: Lions tour gets into gear
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWe now have a tour on our hands after a commanding performance by the Lions against the Maori All Blacks.Catch our video analysis in today's episode of The Roar.
Warren Gatland dreams of having last laugh but Lions must stay tight | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianThe Lions coach has come in for criticism in his homeland yet knows his side must resist the All Blacks’ attempts to provoke an open game in the first TestHistory, ancient and modern, points to the Lions...
Lions team named for mid-week Chiefs clash
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has rung the changes for Tuesday’s clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton, resting a host of Test regulars for Saturday’s first All Blacks clash. Skippered...
