Crotty a doubt for Lions Test Series
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks centre Ryan Crotty suffered a rib cartilage injury during the Crusaders' 25-22 victory over the Highlanders and is in doubt for the Test series against the British and Irish Lions, his Crusaders...
Lions v All Blacks: Clash of the coaches
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAs much as the series is a clash between the All Blacks and the Lions players, it is a conflict between two of the longest serving and most experienced coaches in the international game.Not many coaches...
Weekend Herald editorial: Value of the All Blacks rises to new heights
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhen the Lions open their tour with a match in Whangarei tonight, they will be as close as they will probably come to New Zealand rugby as it used to be. They will be playing a selection of young, largely...
Rugby: Brand All Blacks finally cashes in
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIn the week that the British and Irish Lions arrived in New Zealand, brand All Blacks has given an impressive display of its new-found financial muscularity.As the Lions touched down in Auckland, news...
Sexton up for Farrell battle
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyJohnny Sexton has admitted it will be difficult to beat "world-class" Owen Farrell to the Lions No 10 spot for the Test series against New Zealand.
Matt Mullan stakes England claim as Eddie Jones seeks edge over Argentina
9 years ago by The Guardian• Wasps loosehead prop is vying for a starting spot in two-Test tour• Coach has fostered competitive spirit among squad missing 30 playersMatt Mullan is relishing the chance to lock horns with Argentina’s...
New Zealand Barbarians vs British and Irish Lions start time: When is the opening match of the Lions tour? Date, venue, squads, broadcast information
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe British and Irish Lions will commence their tour of New Zealand with a match against the Provincial Barbarians at Toll Stadium in Whangarei. The match is scheduled to kick-off on Saturday, June 3 at...
Lions 2017: Five players with a point to prove
9 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Lions finally kick off the 2017 tour and for a few it is the chance to give coach Warren Gatland plenty to think about ahead of the TestsUpward trajectory: Ben Te'o is on a fast-track to a Test starting...
Rugby: The five best Lions v All Blacks matches
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWynne Gray gives his verdict on five of the standout clashes between the All Blacks and the Lions. Eden Park, July 29, 1950All Blacks 11 Lions 8 With only a few minutes left the All Blacks were leading...
Who's Your Daddy?
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby take a look at the father son combinations in the coaching and playing world George Ford & Mike Ford Mike became head coach of Bath in May 2013 joining his son, George, at the club...
