Let the tours begin: England, Scotland and Ireland launch their summer Tests
9 years ago by Rugby WorldWith more than 40 players away with the Lions, a host of young talents get their opportunity in Argentina, Singapore and the USA this weekendStepping up: Dylan Hartley with his England team at the San...
The Lions will face the ‘next Dan Carter’ Richie Mo’unga tomorrow
9 years ago by In The LooseThe British and Irish Lions will face the Crusaders tomorrow in their third warm up game prior to playing the All Blacks. The Lions have had a poor start to the tour, with one defeat and a rather unconvincing...
Hansen continues to add pressure on the Lions
9 years ago by In The LooseAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen continues to build pressure on the Lions prior to their three fixtures against his side over this month and next. He has said that the Lions have to start winning if...
Lions 2017: To celebrate like Maro Itoje or not to celebrate…
9 years ago by Rugby WorldMaro Itoje got stick for celebrating a penalty award for the Lions against the Blues, but is it worth worrying about? Animated: Maro Itoje is always very vocal on the pitchIt is something that winds some...
Jerome Kaino targets Samoa test return
9 years ago by NZ HeraldMissing the Blues victory against the Lions may have hurt Jerome Kaino's heart but not playing did his knee a power of good. The veteran loose forward, who was named in the All Blacks squad despite his...
Let’s Talk European Rugby Champions Cup Groups
9 years ago by Driving MaulIt’s hard to get excited with club rugby with the Lions tour going on and International rugby kicking off this … More
‘Sonny Boo’ and the Blues give fans a night to savour
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThere were ominous signs. It was steadily raining and we were trudging to the Lions versus Blues match at Eden Park, a stadium often referred to as a concrete jungle. The Lions should relish this. My nephew...
The Maori All Blacks boast the world’s second-best backline
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Maori All Blacks side has just been named and glancing over the players it’s clear that any international team would kill for similar quality in the backs. While the Maori may struggle slightly...
Lions lose first game on their 2017 tour
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe British and Irish Lions have lost their first match of the 2017 tour, falling to the Blues in Auckland’s Eden Park. The Blues won the game 22-16, scoring three tries to the Lions’ sole...
Four new faces in Boks shake-up for France
9 years ago by The RoarSouth Africa coach Allister Coetzee has included four new caps in his starting line-up to face France in the first Test at Loftus Versfeld, including Ghana-born wing Raymond Rhule. The other uncapped players...
