British & Irish Lions

Rugby: Cherish the Lions while they are here

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

It's a good idea to cherish the Lions while they are here. Who knows if they will be back in New Zealand in 2029 as planned, and if they do, what a tour will look like then.For the older generation, a...

Nick Cain: Of course Billy’s a loss, but others will step in

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

The wailing and gnashing of teeth over Billy Vunipola’s withdrawal from the Lions tour party to New Zealand due to a shoulder injury has been way over the top. When the powerhouse No.8 made himself unavailable...

Brendan Gallagher picks his all-time Lions XV

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

15. JPR Williams Ever present in 1971 and 1974 and a player who took the fight to the ‘enemy’ more than most. Gave the Lions a contagious physicality and competitiveness that even New Zealand and South...

Dane Coles a major doubt for Lions tour opener

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The odds of Dane Coles being fit to feature in the British and Irish Lions rugby series have plummeted. The Hurricanes staff had targeted next Friday's clash with the Chiefs in Wellington to welcome...

Owen is Lions’ key man, not Sexton – Will Greenwood

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

Permutations for the Lions back line are pretty extensive but Owen Farrell must be given a jersey regardless of the number, says Will Greenwood. With the likes of Johny Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and Jonathan...

The British & Irish Lions 2017 Preview/Predictions

9 years ago by Driving Maul

The Lions have arrived in New Zealand and I was there to greet them. The excitement really is ramping up … More

Lions name team for opening game against NZ Provincial Barbarians

9 years ago by Rugby World

We take a look at the Lions team Warren Gatland has named for the opening game of the 2017 tourLeading man: Sam Warburton will captain the Lions in their opening game. Photo: Getty ImagesWe take a look...