Blues v British & Irish Lions Preview/Prediction
9 years ago by Driving MaulThe Lions got a win over the NZ Provincial Barbarians even if it wasn’t by the margin expected. The tour … More
‘If people can’t put it behind them they never will’ says Umaga on 2005 BOD spear tackle
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperTwelve years on from the spear tackle which ended Brian O’Driscoll’s Lions tour to New Zealand, Blues head coach Tana Umaga has faced questions over his role in the infamous first Test of 2005....
Stuart Barnes' talking points
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyStuart Barnes checks in from New Zealand as he reflects on the Lions' opening game, takes in Blues training and reveals his cure for jetlag...
Gatland names new XV for Blues fixture.
9 years ago by In The LooseWarren Gatland and the Lions were successful on their first step to a tour clean sheet after beating the Provincial Barbarians 13-7 on Saturday. Although the initial XV showed promising signs at the weekend,...
British & Irish Lions opt for completely fresh line-up to face Blues
9 years ago by The GuardianLions to field entirely new starting XV for second match at Eden ParkWelsh hooker Ken Owens will lead a team containing 11 debutantsThe 2017 British and Irish Lions are not in a position to sit around...
Lions name the team to take on the Blues
9 years ago by Rugby WorldWe run the rule over the squad picked for the second game of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour, against the Blues in AucklandKey figure: Ken Owens will captain the Lions against the Blues. Photo: Getty...
Blues name a strong side to face the British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have the honour of becoming the first New Zealand Super Rugby team to play the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Wednesday. The Blues will have eight current or former All Blacks in their...
British & Irish Lions want rethink on schedule for future tours
9 years ago by The Guardian• Lions played opening game within 80 hours of arriving• Tour manager John Spencer calls for more preparation timeThe British & Irish Lions management have called for a rethink on tour scheduling...
Picking the bones from the Lions’ disappointment
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Lions will no doubt be disappointed with their first match, as they should be. However, let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves on the basis of this one match. British and Irish rugby is better...
Poor Lions fail to impress in opening fixture
9 years ago by The RoarWell, the 2017 Lions have won their opening fixture in New Zealand but it was a close run thing. The New Zealand Provincial Barbarians actually were leading into the second half, before winger Anthony...
